1999 Race Highlights

Birkebeiner 52K

Johann Muhlegg, Germany 2:03:06
Laura McCabe, USA 2:22:59

Kortelopet 25K

Joshua Tesch, USA 1:00:06
Christ Farrand Case, USA 1:13:04

Entrants

6,942 (Birkebeiner 5,228; Kortelopet 1,714)

Race Summary

Telemark Resort was closed due to bankruptcy proceedings. Bib pick-up, the ski expo and awards ceremonies were moved to the LCO Casino.

Improvement were made to the Cable Union Airport start area of 1998 and it became the permanent start location.

Honorary Starter of the Year award was instituted and given to Libby Parod, manager of the Cable Union Airport since 1949!