Your Birkie Saturday in-person ski event registration includes:
- Up to 55 km classic technique ski tracks in majestic Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, approximately 48 km east of Edmonton
- Race bib, timing chip, and results/ranking uploaded to Zone4
- Food and drinks at finish line
- Water, snacks, and nutrition at 13, 31, and 55 km food stations
- Bus shuttles between Sherwood Park, Ukrainian Village and Waskahegan
- Medals for top three M/F in 13, 31 and 55 km events and age category medals description here
- Hand-made birch wood medals for short events
- Pin for 55 km skiers for each year of completion; medal for first time 55 km skiers
- Ski Patrollers along the course and Sweeps at the end
- Certified medical personnel at food stations and finish line
- Love and admiration of dedicated volunteers
Birkie Saturday, Feb 11 |
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Dec 2022 |
Jan 2023 |
Feb 2023 |
55 km with pack Torskeklubben Birkebeiner |
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$160 |
55 km Madshus Birkie Lite |
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$160 |
31 km Imperial Oil Birkie Tour |
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$150 |
13 km Global Edmonton Mini Birkie |
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$75 |
4/8 km Mud Sweat and Gears Birkie Fun Ski |
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$25 |
2/4 km Ole’s Tour |
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$10 |
| Vikings’ Feast |
Adult (12+): $40 / Child: $15 |
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| Birkie Sunday, February 12, 2023 | ||||
| Barnebirkie family ski | $10 | |||
| Virtual Canadian Birkie 13 – 27, 2023 | ||||
| Virtual Canadian Birkie | $20 | |||
| Full and New Moon Birkies | ||
| Full Moon Birkie, January 7, 2023 | $15 | |
| New Moon Birkie, February 18, 2023 | $15 |
NOTE: There is an extra processing fee, which includes a registration system fee and credit card fee.
Refunds and insurance
NO REFUNDS.
Non transferable.
Birkie Saturday in-person participants who purchased Secure your Spot Insurance at time of registration will have their registration carried forward to the next year, if event is cancelled due to extreme weather or ski conditions.
Deadlines
Birkie registration cut off dates are at the end of each month. The final cut off is at Noon on the Wednesday the week of the festival.
- October 31 at 24:00 Midnight (MST): First cut-off
- November 30 at 24:00 Midnight (MST): Second cut-off
- December 31 at 24:00 Midnight (MST): Third cut-off
- January 31 at 24:00 Midnight (MST): Fourth cut-off
- February 8 at Noon (MST): FINAL CUT-OFF
Age limits
The Canadian Birkie Ski Festival takes place in a remote provincial park. Our organization provides substantial signage, patrols, food stations, volunteers and medical staff. Safety for our volunteers, spectators and skiers is our number one priority. As such age limits are part of our critical effort to ensure everyone stays out of harms way and gets home safely. See details of age limits for all events here.
Event changes
Event changes will only be accepted at the Nordic Fair or in person at the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival. There will be no fee for downgrading your event to a shorter distance, and a $10 fee + the difference in registration cost to upgrade your event to a longer distance.
World Loppet
Those registering for 31 and 55km distances will have the option to have their results posted to the World Loppet for a $5 administration fee.
Got questions?
Click here for the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers.