Friday September 26 11:00 am- 2:00 pm Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center at OO Trailhead near Seeley RSVP requested: Please sign up using the link above so we can plan for the number of picnic and meeting attendees. All BLC members, Birchleggers and Korteloppet 20-year finishers, family and friends are invited to this FREE fun gathering. Our annual meeting will conduct club business that will include a review of the past year's club activities and accomplishments, introduce and solicit ideas for the upcoming year, conduct voting for important club decisions and conduct the election of Birchleggings Club Board of Director members. The event will begin with a picnic at the Johnson Center at OO near Seeley with meat and veggie grill items, potato salad, garden salad, loads of condiments and “Birkie Bars” from Bob Britz for a sweet finish. Birkie brews and non- alcoholic beverages served. This will be a zero-waste event, and participants are encouraged to bring their own picnic utensi
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Birchleggings Club Annual Meeting 2026 — Hayward, WI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 25.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Hayward, WI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
