Race day — the 2026 Birkie Trail Run Nordic Trek is underway.

Birkie Trail Run Nordic Trek

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Comfortable temps, warming through the race, moderate wind

Mild 59°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 71°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Moderate winds around 15mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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Race Info

The Birkie Trail Run Nordic Trek covers 8.5 miles of double-track and logging roads on the American Birkebeiner trail system near Cable, Wisconsin, starting and finishing at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead. Unlike the marathon, half marathon, and 5K, the Trek route has no singletrack and skips the climb to the Mt. Telemark summit, making it the mellowest of the run distances.

Race weekend

Saturday, September 26
8:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)9:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)9:45 AM10K (6.2 mi)
10:00 AMNordic Trek (8.5 mi)
10:20 AM5K (3.1 mi)
12:00 PM1K Kids Dash (0.6 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2026 Birkie Trail Run Nordic Trek?

The 2026 Birkie Trail Run Nordic Trek will be held on Saturday September 26, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Birkie Trail Run Nordic Trek?

The forecast calls for a high of 71°F and a low of 48°F with a 11% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
63°F
L:61° H:65°
RunScore
6
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
2 of 4 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew53°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
clear-day
62°/66°-
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2024
clear-day
68°/78°-
4
2023
rain
63°/63°Light
5
2022
cloudy
51°/52°Light
9