2007 Race Highlights

Birkebeiner 25K

Zack Simons, USA 1:09:05
Kate Whitcomb, USA 1:18:02

Kortelopet 18K

No declared winners

Entrants

6,600 (Birkebeiner 4,599; Kortelopet 2,001)

Race Summary

For several weeks prior to race day, much work was done to repair and prepare the course. On Wednesday of race week, temperatures reached 52 degrees and rain fell.

Out of concern for the safety of participants, race organizers decided to have a timed race for Birkebeiner elite skiers only and an untimed “Open Track” event for everyone else. All finishers received credit for completing their respective event.

After the event, the ABSF organizers received many comments from skiers who appreciated the efforts that were put forth to allow them to ski. In addition, many said that they enjoyed the non-competitive atmosphere!