The race starts west of Hayward, proceeding down Main Street toward Lake Hayward and the Birkie trail.
1988 Race Highlights
Birkebeiner 55K
Orjan Blomquist, Sweden 2:20:55.2
Kelly Kimball, USA 2:52:38.6
Kortelopet 29K
John Bauer, USA 1:22:00.2
Amy Cichanowski, USA 1:40:36.2
Entrants
5,621
Race Summary
Eight Russian skiers participated as part of the Ski for Peace program.
In the first year of Soviet participation, Lilia Romaneneko, USSR, finishes 5th among Birkie women.
Designed and constructed by local business owner and skier, Gordie Penman, the Kortelopet finish line log cabins built.
