UltraBirken sykkel
Welcome to UltraBirken cycle!
UltraBirken MTB will be held for the 14th time on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
This is mountain biking at its toughest – a demanding journey across trails, varied terrain, and technical challenges, all set against the backdrop of stunning mountain scenery. The adventure starts at Pellestova and finishes at Håkons Hall in Lillehammer.
Important information: All participants must download and follow the official GPS track once it is published. Each rider is responsible for navigating correctly and ensuring their equipment – whether watch, phone, or bike computer – has sufficient battery life for the entire race.
UltraBirken cycle is a part of Birkebeinertrippelen. Anyone aged 17 or older by December 31, 2026, is eligible to participate.
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UltraBirken cycle
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Track
Track information for UltraBirken cycle 2025
Start at Pellestova and finish at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer, appr. 110 km. NOTE: There can be changes in the track due to weather conditions
Note:
All competitors must download correct GPS-track and follow the correct track. It is the competitors own responsibility to cycle the correct UltraBirken track and see to that their navigation equipment has sufficient power during the race.
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Starting times and classes
Seeding
Competitors will be seeded in waves according to results obtained in: from races sanctioned for qualification for UltraBirken cycle 2025.- UltraBirken 2021,2022,2024 and 2025
- Birkebeinerrittet 2021-2025
- races sanctioned for qualification for Birkebeinerrittet 2026
- races sanctioned for qualification for UltraBirken cycle 2026:
Classes
Age classes: W/M 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79. Age by 31.12.2026
EL Bike: EL Bike open class. Results in alphabetical order.Prelimiary starting times
All waves start at start shot.starting time wave 08.00 1 08.10 2 08.20 3 -
Food, drink and service
Preliminary Place Preliminary Km Preliminary Serving Start Pellestova Refill Maxim sports drink and water Snultra 19,7 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water Hita 29 + 40 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water Korsen 66,6 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water Elgåsen 84 Maxim sports drink, Pepsi cola, water, bananas, pastry, refill water Mesnasaga 107 Maxim sports drink, water, refill water Finish 110,4 Water, Red Bull, Vørterøl (beer) and Gilde sausage Bike Service
Self-service boxes with bike tools, tubes, and other essentials are available at Snultra, Hita, Korsen, and Mesnasaga.Water Refill
You can refill your own bottles with water at all food and drink stations.Be Environmentally Friendly
Use the trash bins at the food stations and dispose of waste in the designated drop zones! - Race rules UltraBirken cycle
Need to know in advance
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Deadlines
August 15.- Change of Bib pick up place
August 28.
- Registration and reregistration at 21.00 if available spots
- Ordering cycle license
Note:
- No registration/entry on race day
- Registration after August 27. for Birkebeinerrittet: You must pick up your Bib in Rena
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Travel and accommodation
Birkebeinerrittet
Start: Rena and Finsih: Håkons Hall, Lillehammer
Travel and accommodation
Bus transport for participants and bicycles is also available for these events, from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena.
Bus transport
Accommodation Rena and LillehammerBuses and trains
Buses from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena is available for booking through your My Page from two weeks prior to the race. Booking must be made before 20.00 the evening before the race, or you can buy your ticket in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
Train: Check departures and order at VYNearest airport:
Oslo airport, GardermoenIf you are arriving by car, please view recommended driving pattern in Rena and Lillehammer.
Travelling by car from Oslo is not difficult. Follow the E6 north. If you are going to Rena, take the exit to Elverum, and follow the road signs from there. Rena is approximately 2,5 hours from Oslo. Travelling to Lillehammer - follow the E6 until Lillehammer is on your right, this takes about two hours.
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Bus
Bus transport incl. bikes
Bus transport for participants (incl. bikes) - see bus table for dates, times and departures. You can pre-order bus transport through My Page , until 20.00 the day before your departure. There is no refund for unused tickets.UltraBirken and HalvBirken - bus to start at Pellestova
- from the roundabout v/ Håkons Hall to the start UltraBirken: Departure "Lhmr (HH Rundkjøring)"
- from Sigrid Undsets road to the start HalvBirken
GravelBirken 100 and GravelBirken 200 - bus to start at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium
- from the roundabout v/ Håkons Hall to the start GravelBirken: Departure "Lhmr (HH Rundkjøring)"
PS: there are no return buses back to Pellestova or Birkebeineren Ski Stadium, we recommend parking at Håkons Hall and taking the bus to the start.
Cycle transport are included when ordering bus
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License
All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in cycle events in Norway. If you have a valid license through national cycling federetaion, please bring your license card when retrieving your BIB.
Purchase
The license is not included in the entry fee. It can be purchased when entering, through your My Page, or at the race office when retrieving your BIB.
Prices
One time license 17-79 years old: NOK 220,-
One time license UngdomsBirken cycle (13-16 years old): NOK 50,-
The Norwegian Cycling Federation
The license is an insurance through the Norwegian Cycling Federation, and should you be injured while participating in an Birken cycle event, this license makes sure that your treatment is covered. Please find more information regarding the license: -
GPX files Birken Cycling
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GPX Birkebeinerrittet 84 kmDownload
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GPX HalvBirken sykkel 41 kmDownload
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GPX GravelBirken 100Download
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GPX GravelBirken 200, 27.08.25Download
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GPX GravelBirken 200 part 1Download
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GPX GravelBirken 200 part 2, 27.08.25Download
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GPX UltraBirken sykkel 110 km, 28.08.25Download
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GPX UltraBirken cycle 110 Part 1Download
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GPX UltraBirken sykkel 110 Part 2, 27.08.25Download
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GPX YouthBirkenDownload
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GPX Birkebeinerrittet 84 km
On Race day
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What happens when ?
Thursday August 28.
- 15.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 market in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer
Friday August 29.
Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg- 11.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
- 15.30 - Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken cyckle.
- 17:00 - Social ride with Steffan Repshus
- 17.00-18.00 - Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
- Activities for kids
Lillehammer
Håkons Hall- 10.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
- 10.00-21.00 Sport 1 market
- 17.00 - Women’s Social Ride
- 17.00-17.50 Start BarneBirken sykkel
- 18.00 - Scott Social Ride
Saturday August 30.
Rena, Åmot kulturhus og Rena Torg
- From 07.00 Distribution of Bibs in Åmot kulturhus
- 07.00-13.00 Sport 1 market
- 09.00-12.00 Start Birkebeinerrittet
- 09.00 start Men Elite
- 09.10 start Women Elite
Lillehammer
Birkebeineren skistadion
- 05.00-06.00 distribution of Bibs GravelBirken 200
- 06.00 Start GravelBirken 200
- From 07.30 distribution of Bibs UngdomsBirken sykkel and GravelBirken 100
- 08.45 Start GravelBirken 100
- 09.00-09.30 start UngdomsBirken sykkel
Pellestova, Hafjell
- From 06.30 distribution of Bibs UltraBirken and HalvBirken cycle
- 08.00-08.20 start UltraBirken cycle
- 13.00-13.15 start HalvBirken cycle
Håkons Hall
- 09.00-19.00 Sport 1 market
- 09.00-20.00 Race office, diplomas and prizes
- 09.00-20.00 shower and wardrobe
- appr. 09.30 first participant UngdomsBirken
- appr. 10.45 Prize ceremony UngdomsBirken and Ungdomstrippelen
- appr. 11.30 first Men Elite expected to the finish
- appr. 12.05 first participant GravelBirken 100
- appr. 12.10 first Women Elite expected to the finish
- appr. 12.15 first paticipant GravelBirken 200
- 13.00 Prize ceremony Men and Women Elite
- appr. 13.15 First participant UltraBirken cycle
- appr. 14.05 First participant HalvBirken cycle
- appr. from 14.00-18.00 Prize ceremonies Birkebeinerrittet, Birkebeinertrippelen and GravelBirken
- appr. from 15.30-18.00 Prize ceremonies UltraBirken cycle and HalvBirken cycle
Sunday 01.09
- 12.00 - 15.00 Lost and found in Haakons Hall
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Distribution of Bibs
Lillehammer, Håkons Hall
Birkebeinerrittet, UltraBirken cycle, HalvBirken cycle, GravelBirken, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken- Friday August 29th: 10.00-21.00
Pellestova
UltraBirken cycle and HalvBirken cycle- Saturday August 30th from 6.30
Birkebeineren Skistadion
GravelBirken 200- Saturday August 30th 05.00-06.00
UngdomsBirken and GravelBirken 100
- Saturday August 30th from 7.30
Rena, Åmot kulturhus
Birkebeinerrittet- Friday August 29th: 11.00 - 21.00
- Saturday August 30th: 07.00 - until the last start
Birkebeinerrittet
Race packets that is ordered to Lillehammer and not been retrieved in Lillehammer the day before the race, may be picked up in Åmot kulturhus Rena, on race day.On the race day
Race packets must be collected at least 1 hour before your starting time. Allow for some extra time as traffic will be heavy.
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Luggage
Transportation of luggage from start to finish is included in the entry fee.
Deliver your luggage
Birkebeinerrittet:
Deliver your luggage at the starting area - the trucks will be on the parking area, east of Åmot kulturhus, Rena.
HalvBirken and UltraBirken cycle
You can deliver your luggage at either at Håkons Hall before entering the bus to the start or in the starting area at Pellestova.
GravelBirken 100 and GravelBirken 200
You can deliver your luggage at either at Håkons Hall before entering the bus to the start or in the starting area at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium.
Luggage claim
At the finish outside Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.It is your own responsibility to tag your luggage and hand it in to the truck labelled with your wave. Tags are included in your race packet. In the event of heavy rain, you will be given plastic bags to keep your luggage dry.
Note: All transportation of luggage is at your own risk.
- Stadium maps
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Traffic / parking
Parking at Rena and Lillehammer at Birken Cycle
Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards.
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Time keeping
Timing / Bib
The bib must be fastened to the handlebar according to instructions.
Your result is registered in the chip that is integrated in your start number.
Time keeping starts when crossing the start mat.
Exeption: Start at start shot
Start shot (the start time is registered by start shot) applies for:Birkebeinerrittet:
- The elite classes, Men and Women Elite Jr. and Sr.
- Wave 1
UngdomsBirken cycle: All classes and waves.
UltraBirken cycle: All waves
HalvBirken cycle: All waves
GravelBirken: All waves (GravelBirken100: neutral start)
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Prizes
All participants in Birkebeinerrittet, HalvBirken cycle and UltraBirken cycle receives a finisher pin at the finish line.
Participations in UngdomsBirken cycle and GravelBirken recieves a finisher medal at the finish line.
A diploma stating your time can be picked up inside Haakons Hall at race day or downloaded from your My Page.
Ceremony
The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage/Håkons Hall. Retrieve your other prizes, pins and diplomas at the prize desk inside Håkons Hall.
Prizes and Diplomas must be picked up inside Håkons Hall on race day.For Birkebeinerrittet 84 km
Participated 10, 20 and 30 times in total
Participants that have reached the milestones of entering 10, 20 or 30 times in total: Birkebeinerrittet 86, FredagsBirken cycle and/or TurBirken cycle 86 recieve a plate from Birken's prize collection (Magnor Glassverk).Prizes Birkebeinermerke (Medal)
1. merke: Silver pin (SMK)
5. merke: Golden pin (GMK)
10. merke: Cover plate (10MK)
15. merke: Bronze pin (15MK
and so on..
10,20,30 Birkebeinermerke (Medals): Cover plate form Birken's prize collection (Magnor Glassverk)
15, 25 and so on: Bronze pin
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Cut Off times
Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons
- Pellestova by 13.00 (UltraBirken cycle)
- Ytre Reina kl 14.30 (GravelBirken 200)
- Kvarstad by 16.00
- Elgåsen by 18.00
All participants are expected to cross the finish line by 19.30
If you need to abandon the race please try to get to the nearest food station, alert the MC patrols, call ti abandon the race +47 90 55 90 03. It will be limited possiblities for transporation in the track.
Tansport for competitors abandoning the race
From Rena
Departuer from the Birken office, Fabrikkveien 2, Rena to Håkons Hall, Lillehammer approximately 11.00 and 15.00From Kvarstad
Departure form Kvarstad to Håkons Hall, Lillehammer
approximately 13.30 and kl. 17.00If you need medical assistance call alarm number: +47 911 08 707.
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Cycle service
We offer simple service such as changing of hose, chain, brake pads, as well as adjusting the gears and brakes before start and at the service stations along the track.
- Bringbusætra
- Kvarstad
- Mesnasaga (Youth)
The service is performed by experienced mechanics.
It will be possible to clean (flush) dirt off your bike at the service stations.
We recommend that your bike is well maintained and checked before you arrive at Rena. It is also important to bring some equipment for bike care in your backpack, such as hose, small tools and a pump. -
Bike parking
Bike Parking
Bike parking is free after the finish line until 8:30 PM. We encourage everyone to use the bike parking. Please note that it is not permitted to bring bikes into Håkons Hall.When collecting your bike:
Your start card/wristband/luggage tag confirms that the bike belongs to you. Do not remove the wristband or the bike’s race number, as these are used to identify the owner and the bike.
