January 17, 2026
Bristlecone Birkebeiner 2026
Ward Mountain Rec Site
Hwy 6 Ely, NV 89301
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About this event
The Bristlecone Birkebeiner Winterfest is a cross-country ski, snowshoe, and fat tire bike race. It was historically a cross country ski event held outside of Ely, Nevada on Ward Mountain Recreational Area (North Trailhead) throughout the 1980's. Today, multiple types of snow events provide for all skill levels with a short course (1.5 miles), long course (4.1 miles), and kid's race (<1 mile). The rolling hills and tree-lined course is fun for the novice and expert alike.
If snow conditions are insufficent for a ski race on, we will hold a foot trail and fat tire/mountain bike races instead.
If snow conditions are insufficent for a ski race on, we will hold a foot trail and fat tire/mountain bike races instead.
Event details and schedule
Estimated Start Times
8:00am - Long Course X-Country Ski
8:10am - Short Course X-Country Ski
8:30am - Fat Tire Bike
8:35am - Snowshoe
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Categories
Winterfest Events - Fat Bike 5 miles
$40.00
Winterfest Events - Long Ski (4.1 miles)
$40.00
Winterfest Events - Short Ski (1.5 miles)
$30.00
Winterfest Events - Snowshoe (1.5 miles)
$30.00
Winterfest Events - Kid's Birkie Winter Games
$10.00
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