32nd annual seeley hills classic

Jan 16, 2022  >  Hayward Wisconsin > Seeley Hills Classic

The Seeley Hills Classic, started in 1992, is the second-largest annual classic cross-country ski event on the Birkebeiner Trail. The 42K race is an American Birkebeiner qualifying race.
Steeped in history and local ties, the race has served as a major fundraiser for the Seeley Ski Club, allowing it to promote skiing in a number of ways. The club was responsible for lighting the Birkie Trail at the Highway OO area, and developed 15K Sawyer County Ski Trail in the Seeley area, which it maintains and grooms. Today, with the help of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, the Seeley Hills Classic legacy will continue to keep skiing strong in the Seeley area.

registration

May 1 - Sept 9	Sept 10 - Nov 18	Nov 19 - Jan 27	Jan 28 - Jan 29
$75	$85	$95	$110

Participants must be 15 years of age or older on race day to compete in the 42K event.  Participants must be 10 years of age or older on race day to compete in the 22k event.

race changes

Races changes may be made until 7:00pm Friday, January 28.

• To change your race event/technique (ALL EVENTS):
  • Log in to your RunSignUp Profile HERE
  • Scroll down to your event and click on “Manage Registration”
  • Click on “Transfer Event” (along both top and bottom menus).
  • Then select which new race you want to transfer to and complete new registration. You will be charged any differences and/or associated fees in the final cart.

Please email registration@birkie.com with registration questions.

venue

All races will start and finish at the Hwy OO Trailhead in the Kortelopet Stadium in Seeley, WI.
Parking is available at OO in the north and south lots at the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center.  Please use the Key Log Crossing to access the Kortelopet Stadium from the north side and do not cross directly on the road. Porta-potties will be located in the parking lots and at the start/finish line.

race day schedule

• 7:00 – 9:00am: Bib pickup at the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center at the Hwy OO Trailhead.  No in-person registration, please register online before arriving!
• 10:00am: Race starts! Stay tuned for more details.
• 12:00pm: Soup at the Sawmill for participants
• 2:00pm: Awards Ceremony at the Sawmill

course maps

The 42K race will start at OO in the Kortelopet start area and make its way over Hwy OO on the Key Log Crossing.  The course will go north on the Birkie Skate Trail, turn around at Fire Tower, and head south on the Birkie Classic Trail.  The race will continue on at OO, heading south beyond Gravel Pit for 2K before skiing 180 degrees and heading north to OO and the finish in the Kortelopet stadium.

The 22K is returning to its roots!  From the Kortelopet stadium, the course will go south 11K, turn around, and head north to finish in the Kortelopet stadium.

Aid stations will be found at Boedecker and Gravel Pit for the 42K race.  The race will travel through each station twice.  The 22K race will have an aid station at Gravel Pit.  Aid stations will offer water, Nuun Endurance, and GU products.  Consider going green and carrying your own hydration vessel!

42K Course Map
22K Course Map

awards

Overall winners for the 43K and 23K races will receive an award, as well as the top two in each age group category.  Awards will be presented following the race at the Sawmill Saloon at 2 pm.
Penman Award for the top 3 male and female finishers in the 43K!  Special thanks to Pioneer Midwest for supporting classic skiing and Gary Penman’s hope that classic skiing live on and be celebrated.
1st place:  $1000
2nd place:  $250
3rd place: $125
Age Group Categories42K Race– 29 years and under
– 30 – 39 years
– 40 – 49 years
– 50 – 59 years
– 60 – 69 years
– 70 + years
22K Race– 19 years and under
– 20 – 29 years
– 30 – 39 years
– 40 – 49 years
– 50 – 59 years
– 60 – 69 years
– 70 + years

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