Perfect weather conditions ahead of Birkebeiner race

HAYWARD, Wis.– Ahead of the Birkebeiner, the energy is already electric, in Hayward, Wisconsin, as racers are conquering the Kortelopet.

Despite all the snow and wind much of the Northland experienced a few days ago, Hayward is in great shape for this weekend.

Both Hayward and Cable, are filling up with more than 10,000 participants.

The event manager for the Birkebeiner, said the conditions for the racers, is perfect.

“We had the best winter that we’ve had in three years leading up to this week. So we were expecting really great things. We’ve got a really strong number of participants,” said Kristy Maki, event manager for the Birkebeiner.

Maki said, as much as the perfect weather and snow is a huge help, it’s the volunteers, that make the race happen.