SykkelBirken continues to grow — GravelBirken combines gravel, mountains, and pure pedal power, offering a whole new way to experience the mountain wi

We’re listening – SkiBirken gets even better in 2026
First and foremost – thank you to everyone who took the time to provide us with feedback after this year's SkiBirken. We deeply appreciate your eng…

Norwegian Chief of Defence completed the Birkebeinerrennet with international colleagues
Text: Birken / Photo: Sportograf   Among the many participants who strapped on their skis for this year's Bir…

We’re introducing a new app for live tracking of participants during our events. Stay updated in real-time and never miss a moment!

Snow Conditions Update: No Need to Worry – The Race is On!
No need to worry – conditions over the mountain are excellent! In the lowlands, we are monitoring two areas:
Text: Birken 05.03.25 / Photos:…

On Friday, March 14, 2025, SkøyteBirken celebrates its fifth edition! This iconic freestyle ski race spans 54 kilometers from Rena to Lillehammer, through breathtaking scenery and across three majestic mountains. SkøyteBirken has seen steady growth in recent years, and we’re thrilled to offer an even better experience for recreational participants and elite athletes alike.

Do you need accommodation for SkiBirken 2025? Here you will find status November 2024 and advice from Birken

Training program Birken ski - part 2: December, January and February

Birken AS and Right To Play Norway: Happy to announce our collaboration

The calendar says September and Birkebeinerrennet is only 6 months away.
It is time to prepare for the winter season.

Sign up for Birken cycle 2025 before September 16th and get a discount.

Welcome to UltraBirken cycle, which is back and will be held for the 12th time on Saturday August 31st.
You can look forward to trail cycling in beautiful nature starting at Pellestova and finishing at Håkons Hall.

Here is what you need to know for Birken cycle 2024

Birken cycle 2024. Different distances: 84, 41 or 110 km. It is your choice. There are classes for competition in your age-class or elite or in the All-Raida/gravel calss. There are also Tour classes for MTB bike or EL bike

Check out the check list for LøpeBirken 2024. What you need to know before starting at Saturday

Our sponsor, Maxim, gives their best tips on what you should eat and drink before and during the Birkebeinerløpet, HalvBirken, UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton

Sign up for Birkebeinerrennet 2025 before April 2nd and get NOK 590.- discount. EarlyBird also applies for TurBirken 54, SkøyteBirken and HalvBirken ski!

See updated information about buses and parking. We have to close the bus booking. We encourage carpooling, parking in the center of Rena and taking shuttle buses up to the start.

Very strong winds and a lot of snow are reported in the mountains on Saturday. The event will be postponed Sunday 17 March.

Get the latest weather forecast for SkiBirken. Please use our buses to the start area in Rena, no private cars.

When you throw litter into the track you will both harm the environment and your fellow competitors. This year we increase the number of environmental

Race info
Updated 12/03/2024 Text and photo: Birken Rena - where do you pick up your bibs? On the race day, it is only possible to pick up the start number at start/ Tingstadjordet. If you want to pi…

Birken, all the skiers and Birken’s partner Rode, will all work for a SkiBirken free of fluor. How will the testing of skis be done in Birken?

All participants must carry a backpack weighing at least 3,5 kg (7.7 lbs) throughout the race.

Order your Birken products at your My Page and collect them at the SkiBirken Expo in Haakons Hall, Lillehammer March 15th - 17th.

Did you know that SkiBirken has 7 different ski-races? Find the race and distance that suits you and sign up!

More than 7000 already entered for Birken ski, run or cycle in 2024. These are very good numbers compared to last year.

What can Birken offer to your company or group ?

Sign up for Birkebeinerrittet 2024 before September 5th and get a discount.

Birkebeinerrittet celebrates 30 years. Read all about Birkebeinerrittet 2023

Sign up for Birkebeinerløpet 2024 before June 22 and get a discount. EarlyBird also apllies for HalvBirken, UltraBirken og Birken fjellmaraton

Choose between our different distances: 5, 12, 21, 42 and 60 km. Shuttle buses between start at Birkebeineren ski stadium and the finish area at Haakons Hall. Simple logistics for you as a participant.

Saturday August 26. Birkebeinerrittet will be organized for the 30th time, and some changes will be made for the 30th Birkebeinerrittet

Sign up for Birkebeinerrennet 2024 before April 3rd and get the 40% discount. EarlyBird also apllies for TurBirken 54, SkøyteBirken and HalvBirken ski!

Congratulations to all Birkebeiners - we are so happy that you are back!

There is strong wind and snow in the mountains, and it is considered unsafe for skiers to be in the mountains.

Due to snow and windy weather in the mountains, start times will be delayed for SkøyteBirken kl. 09.30 and TurBirken 09.45. Bus transport will be scheduled with ordinary start time. Please board the bus that you have booked to get to Rena.

Make a note of these changes in Birken Ski Festival March 17.-19. 2023

The number of participants choosing skin skis increases every year in Birkebeinerrennet

Forgotten to order cycle license, bus or checked your starting card ?
Checklist for Birken Cycle festival 2022

If you are an eager skier, want to move up a notch or two and have not already done so, I would recommend investing in a pair of roller skis.

Birken cycle 2022
Birken offer MTB races for all age groups - Tour, competition, recreational - with or without timekeeping. Choose the race that suits you. Friday August 26th: UltraBirken cycle - a…

Amedia broadcast Birkebeinerløpet June 11th

Birken cycle 2022. Choose your preferred distance - with or without timing. Competition or recreation - the choice is yours!

Birken 5 km run. Start close to Haakons Hall and run through Maihaugen in beatuiful surroundings.

Birken terrain run 2022 coming up. Choose your preferred distance - short or long, half marathon or full terrain marathon.

Birken have decided to not allow Russian or Belarusian athletes to compete in Birken in order to oppose the war in Ukraine.

The Birkebeiner Race administration is on track towards the 2022 Edition of the Birkebeiner races as planned.
The programme of the races remains unchanged both on March 18th and 19th.

Good news: Following meeting and discussions with the Health Authorities, we are pleased to confirm that the Birkebeiner Ski Festival will be organized as planned for alle skiers, elite, advanced, children and youngsters

For an earlier start, or just because you seriously enjoy skiing - choose between 42 seeding races prior to Birkebeinerrennet 2022.

Join us for a weekend packed with ski races, entertainment and good atmosphere in Lillehammer March 18. - 20. 2022

With covid certificate, or negative test on site, we wish you welcome back to Birkebeinerløpet!
Limited number of spots, so sign up in time.

The 12th edition of Visma Ski Classics Pro Tour consist of 15 events on 12 events weekends in 8 different countries.

Sign up for Birkebeinerrennet 2022 and get an exclusive opportunity to prepare for the race with Norwegian skilegends, Marit Bjørgen and Martin Sundby.

This fall Birkebeinerrittet is one of the first big events after lock down. We have missed you, and are really looking forward to seeing you again!

New date in 2021: Saturday September 4th

Birken AS is, due to the strong official covid-restrictions, forced to cancel this years Birkebeinerrennet.

Entry for Birkebeinerrennet 2021 is now closed

Opening weekend for WinterBirken QR a great experience!

What about your entry fee? You have two choices. Move your registration to 2021 or get full refund.

What about your entry fee? You have two choices. Move your registration to 2021 or get full refund.

Birken cycle festival 2020 is cancelled.
The Norwegian authorities have recently postponed the limit of 500 participants for sports and cultural events to September 1st.

Due to the Covid-19 situation Birken run festival is cancelled 2020.

How is this handled by Birken?

Dear friends of the Birken Skifestival. We want to thank you for all the support after the cancellation.

Birken Skifestival 2020 will not take place - due to the spread of the coronavirus.

- That was a tough one:-) Definitely a roadie day out there across the Norwegian plateau. Great atmosphere here at the @birken_no and there was some serious horse power out there.