Walmart signs on as for American Birkebeiner
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. , branded as Walmart since 2008 and Wal-Mart before then, is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of large discount department stores and warehouse stores. The company is the world's 18th largest public corporation, according to the Forbes Global 2000 list, and the largest public corporation when ranked by revenue. It is also the biggest private employer in the world with over 2 million employees, and is the largest company in the world.
About Property:
The American Birkebeiner is the largest, and one of the longest cross country ski races in North America. The two premier events are the 54km classic and the 50km freestyle race from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin. Each year approximately 10,000 skiers participate in the Birkie, 26km Kortelopet, and 12km Prince Haakon events. The 2013 race was held on February 23. The 41st Birkie will be held on February 22, 2014. The Birkie is a member race of the Worldloppet Ski Federation.