Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation as we host North America's Largest Cross Country Ski Race - the Slumberland American Birkebeiner, taking place Saturday, February 21, 2026.  

Beginning at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI; participants ski the 50K Skate or 54K Classic trails all the way to Hayward's Main Street.

We need YOUR HELP with several Aid Stations, Start and Finish Lines, Announcing, Birkie Green, Baggage, Lost and Found, Parking, Road Control AND MORE options from Cable to Hayward.  Every volunteer position helps make skier dreams come true. Choose your spot (or SPOTS) to watch all the Birkie action unfold. It's sure to be a FUN filled day. 

Some locations may require a special Access or Vehicle Pass ahead of your shift.  You will be notified, when and where to pick one up; otherwise, some passes may be emailed to you and need to be printed.  

Please scroll down to see available shifts for the Slumberland American Birkebeiner.  To select a shift, click the checkbox beside the date and time detail.  Then scroll down to enter your personal information.  Be sure to click the "Register to Volunteer" button to submit your request.  You will receive regular emails leading up to the volunteer shift and event.  Any changes or important information will be emailed ahead of time, so please make sure we are in your 'approved senders' email list, to receive those messages within your Inbox, and not a junk folder or spam filter.  

All volunteers receive a 2026 Birkie Volunteer hat and pin as a THANK YOU gift.  All volunteers receive a Volunteer bib to wear during your shift.  Volunteer bibs must be returned at the end of the shift.  

Please reach out if you have questions, comments or concerns about volunteering with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, by emailing Volunteer Coordinator, Jane Flygstad at : jane.flygstad@birkie.com

Upon Registering to Volunteer at ANY American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation Events or Programs, Volunteers Agree to Abide by the Code of Conduct