The track is 86 km. Starting area is in the centre of Rena and finish line at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.

The food stations are all organized with bananas, pastry, Maxim sports drink and water served in that order. Refill of water is available on the end table.

The track separates in two "lanes" before entering the food station arean. Keep to the left if you want to continue the race, without stopping for food and drinks..

If you need special food due to allergies, we strongly recommend that you bring your own food.

Keep Birken clean
littering along the track is not allowed. Bring your litter to the nearest food station or use the drop zones along the track.

Bike guide in Birkebeinerrittet

The bike guides will offer information about the track, technical aid if needed, extra motivation and good company over the mountains.

The bike guides will be available in some of the unseeded waves and you will easily spot them with their yellow helmets and vests.

Do you wish to join a wave with a cycle guide ? Enter here and send us an e-mail at info@birkebeiner.no

All participants will be seeded independent of class.

Exceptions are:

• The classes for Physically disabled, tandem, tandem disabled, Women 70+ and Men 80+ will start in wave 23.
• The classes for All-Road men and women will start together in wave 14.

All even numbered waves enter the green sluice before start. Odd numbered waves enter the red sluice.

Classes
Birkebeinerrittet use age classes for both female and male contestants, elite classes F/M Jr./Sr., All-Road men and women, tandem, tandem FH (disabled), disabled (FHM og FHK) and "Without time keeping". To participate in the classes for disabled you must provide a classification certificate from the Norwegian Handicap Association (NAD).

Age classes are divided as follows: F/M 17 yrs, F/M 18-19 yrs, F/M 20-24 yrs, F/M 25-29 yrs, F/M 30-34 yrs etc.
Age as per 31.12.2019.

Tandem
In the tandem class both contestants may  get their results registered. Both cyclist must then pay and register their participation, they must also carry a back pack weighing at least 3,5 kg.

Assistance in tandem FH and FHK/FHM
Participants assisting  physically disabled,  which do not wish to have their results registered - does not pay for their participation. Assistants without time chip, may participate without complying to the back pack-weight limits, they must, however, bring extra clothes, foods, drink, tools and repair outfit.
For more information about tandem cycling/assistance please contact info@birkebeiner.no

Without time keeping and EL-bike
In the class "Without time keeping"  and "EL-bike Without time keeping" will the result not be shown. The participants will be shown in the result list as participated.
Participants in the class "EL-bike Without time keeping" starts in the last unseeded wave. The EL-bike must not have more that 250w motor power and not more than 25 km/h max speed.

All-Road
There will be one class for men and one class for women All-Road. These two classes will all start in wave 14. It is not allowed to start in any other class or wave with cyklocross or gravel bikes.
The rules for the Birkebeiner medal does not apply in these two classes. Prizes will be given to the three best women and men.
The number of participants in these two classes togheter are limited to 200.

Dynamic seeding
Competitors will be seeded in waves according to results obtained in previous Birkebeinerrittet races or in races sanctioned for qualification.The fastest competitors will start first. Our intention is that all competitors should start in a wave where they qualitatively belong and thus compete with their equals.
The seeding will change regularly until the second/third week in August. After this date the information regarding wave and starting time will be final. All participants must log in to My Page, and print/download their starting card, which holds all information about wave and starting time. You need to show this card to retrieve your bib.

Allocation of wave 2019
Waves will be allocated on the basis of results in Birkebeinerrittet 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 or 2014 or from races sanctioned for qualification in 2019.

Start togehter ?
It you want to start together with friends or family we can offer this in one of the un-seeded waves. Please send a message stating names and Birken ID's to seeding@birkebeiner.no

Elite classes
Note that there are special rules for qualification for the Elite classes

For participants outside of Norway,
results from other races will also be assessed for qualification. Such results must be from 2019. If you want to reseed due to results from other races please send an e-mail including your Birken ID and link for the results to: seeding@birkebeiner.no as early as possible, but by August 16th at the latest.

If you want seeding from one of the qualifiaction races in Norway you must enter your Birken ID number when you register for one of these.
Participants with no confirmed qualification will be placed into one of the unseeded waves.

All re-seeding must be submitted by August 27.

Information and special rules for the Elite Classes

Age division
Senior elite: Age minimum 19 years old by 31.12.2019
Junior elite: Age 17 or 18 years old by 31.12.2019

Entrants in the elite classes and/or junior elite classes must hold a valid licence issued by a National Federation affiliated to the UCI, which must be presented on registration. If the licence cannot be used as identification, the participant must show another type of identification.

Preliminary Starting time
Women elite and women elite jr.: August 31. at 09:30
Men elite and men elite jr.: August 31. at 15:30

Registration
At stage in Rena Torg (Rena town square).
You will be given an extra timing chip for your helmet and also recieve important information from the jury.
• Women elite / Women elite jr.: 08:00-09:00
• Men elite / men elite jr.: 14:00-15:00

Distribution of bibs
Please see information about distribution of bibs.
Your race packet contains two start numbers. The one that includes your time chip must be fastened on your handle bars according to instructions, the other must be fastened on your backpack.

Please note: If you are not wearing a timing chip, your results will not be registered.

Elite garment
Participants in the elite classes must wear garment approved by their team, and the NCF. UCI teams may use their official cycle garment.

The track
The course is appr. 86 km. See track description and map
Towards the finish area there will be special tracks for Men elite Sr./Jr. and Women elite Sr. / Jr. + women in wave 17.
Men Elite Sr./Jr.: The special track will close 45 minutes after the winner in Men Elite Sr. has passed the finish line.
Women Elite Sr./Jr + Women in wave 17: The special track will close 30 minutes after the winner in Women Elite Sr. has passed the finish line.

Technical assistance/feed zones
Feed zones are placed close to the ordinary food and drinking stations. Skramstadsetra, Bringbusetra, Kvarstad and Elgåsen. They are marked with signs – "start feeding zone" and "end feeding zone".

Technical assistance during a race is permitted subject to the conditions below. Technical assistance shall only be given in the feed/technical assistance zones. Authorized technical assistance during a race consists of the repair or the replacement of any part of the bicycle other than the frame.

Bike changes are not permitted and the rider must cross the finishing line with the same handlebar number plate that he had at the start. Spare equipment and tools for repairs must be kept within the technical assistance zones. Repairs and equipment changes can be carried out by the competitor himself, or with the help of a team-mate or team mechanic within the technical assistance zones. Outside the zones technical assistance is only permitted between competitors in the same team.

Competitors may carry tools and spare parts provided that these do not involve any danger to themselves or the other competitors.

Backpack 3,5 kg
All competitors mus carry a backpack weighing at least 3,5 kg. The backpack must be visible, and can not be worn underneath clothing or bib.
For safety reasons there are rules about what the pack must contain: Find details in the Race Rules

Ceremony
Flower ceremony for the three best shortly after finish at Håkons Hall.
Prize giving ceremony:
Women Elite Sr. /Jr: 13.00
Men Elite Sr./Jr.: 19.00

Please read all the Race rules thoroughly before start

There is a time limit based on the average time of the top 5 competitors starting in age classes (not elite classes) plus 25%, worked out separately for each class. Participants finishing within the limit for
the first time will receive a diploma and the "Birkebeiner Medal" silver pin.

Note: Competitors starting in Men and Women Elite, does not affect the Birkebeiner Medal time limit.

Birkebeiner Medals "Merker"

• 1. merke: SMK (Silver pin)
• 5. merke: GMK (Golden pin)
• 10. merke: FAT 10 (Cover plate)
• 15. merke: FAT 15 (Cover plate)
• 20.merke: FAT 20 (Cover plate)
• 25.merke: FAT 25 (Cover plate)

No medals are given at the 2nd, 3th, 4th, 6th, 7th an so on.

All participants finishing the race recieves a participation pin just after the finish line. A diploma stating your time is also available. You must retrieve this inside Håkons Hall at the race day.

25% of participants starting in each class recieves a prize.

Ceremony
The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage in Håkons Hall. Retrieve your other prizes, pins and diplomas at the prize desk inside Håkons Hall.

Participated 10 and 20 times
Participants that have reached the milestones of entering 10 or 20 times in Birkebeinerrittet recieve one gourmet dinner plate from our prize collection. The plate is ingraved

Prize ceremony for the elite classes and junior classes take place outside Håkons Hall, Lillehammer, Saturday.  Ceremony for women is at 13.00, and the ceremony for men is at 19.00. Anyone who wins the mountains prizes or the finish prizes must meet in order to receive prizes.

Results and the Birkebeiner medal
Participants in the elite classes will get results in both elite classes, and their age classes.
Exceptions: Participants in M45 and older, and W55 and older, will only receive results in elite classes.
Results in the elite classes do not affect the time limit for receiving the Birken medal. Participants in these classes will gain the medal if their results are within the time limit set by de top 5 participants in each age class.

Prize ceremony for the elite classes
From stage outside Håkons Hall.
Women Elite Jr. and Sr.: 13.00
Men Elite Jr. and Sr: 19.00

Transportation of luggage from start to finish is included in the entry fee.

It is your 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.

The trucks are on the parking area (Sømoen) east of Åmot kulturhus, Rena.

You will receive your luggage north of Kristins Hall (at the finish) in Lillehammer.

The organizers accept no liability for loss of baggage.

Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons

Kvarstad by 17.00
Elgåsen by 18.30

All participants are expected to cross the finish line by 20.30

Free shuttles are provided for participants that are cut off from the race.

• Start area to Lillehammer at 10.00, 13.00 and 17.30
• Kvarstad to Lillehammer at 12.00, 14.00, 16.00 and 17.00

Seeded wave start in HalvBirken cycle.
You choose which wave to start in when entering the race. You can change the wave later on (August 29th at the latest) at your My Page if there are available spots.

Wave 1: Start shot, the other waves start at real time.

Preliminary waves and starting times

• 14.00: Wave 1, better than 1.30
• 14.05: Wave 2, 01.31-01.45
• 14.10: Wave 3, 01.46-01.50
• 14.15: Wave 4, 01.51-2.00
• 14.20: Wave 5, 02.01-02.15
• 14.25: Wave 6, more than 2.15 and Physically disabled

Classes
M/F 17-19 years old, M/F 20-29 years old, 30-39 years old and so on. There are also classes for Physically disabled men and women, Without time keeping and EL-bike Without time keeping. Age as per 31.12.19.

Without time keeping and EL-bike
In the class "Without time keeping"  and "EL-bike Without time keeping" will the result not be shown any place. The participants will be shown in the result list as participated.
Participants in EL-bike Without time keeping start in the last wave.

All participants finishing the race recieves a participation pin just after the finish line. All participants will also recieve a diploma stating your time is also available. You must retrieve this inside Håkons Hall on race day.

Ceremony
The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage in Håkons Hall.

Luggage transport
You can deliver your luggage at either at Håkons Hall before entering the bus to the start or in the starting area.

Luggage labelled with your name and start number, will be brought from the start area to the finish area.

Luggage claim is north of Kristins Hall, Lillehammer. If it is raining we will provide plastic bags to keep your luggage dry.

Transport of luggage is included in the entry fee.
The organizers accept no liability for loss of luggage.

Bus to the starting area
Bus to the starting area departs from Sigrid Undsets veg below Kristins Hall (Håkons Hall) Saturday morning at 12.15.
The ticket costs NOK 50,- and must be preordered at your My Page
Preorder opens in August
Please park your car by Håkons Hall, and use the bus transport to the starting area.

Note: All participants must retrieve their BIB in Håkons Hall before leaving for the starting area.

Return bus
From Lillehammer to Pellestova: 19.00

Cycle transport
Cycles are transported in trucks following the bus

Parking
Parking is available northeast of Håkons Hall and on Randgaardsjordet. Follow the signs to the designated parking area. There is a fee of NOK 75,- Parking tickets are sold on site.

Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons

Elgåsen by 18.30

The track varies each year.
Start at Pellestova, Øyer and finish line by Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
The track is approx 112 km. Start and finish in the Lillehammer area.

The track for 2019 will be revealed Monday August 26th

Track 2018
The track was 112 km, 44% gravel, 4% asphalt and 52 % mountain track . Estimated winner time were set to 5.15-5.30.
Cut-off time at Kuåsen at 16.30.

Refill of water to private bottles is on the last table in the row (self service).

Do not litter the nature
Throw your litter in the drop zones or bring it to the fninsh.

UltraBirken cycle has seeded wave start.

In addition to UltraBirken cycle 2017 and 2018 there will also be some special seeding races for UltraBirken cycle:

• Å i Heiane 68 km, 11.05.19
• Terrengsykkelrittet 2 runder, 25.05.19
• Trans Østerdalen, sammenlagt 28.06-30.06.19
• Furusjøen Rundt Pathfinder 73 km, 06.07.19
• Offroad Valdres 85 og 150 km, 28.07.18
• Offroad Finnmark 150, 300 og 700 km. 27.07-03.08.19

All races that are sanctioned for seeding for Birkebeinerrittet 2019 will also be seeding races for UltraBirken cycle 2019.

Men qualified for the Men Elite class group A in Birkebeinerrittet will start in wave 1
Women qualified for Women Elite class group A in Birkebeinerrittet will start in wave 3
Wave 3-6 Time seeding according to seeding as mentioned above.

Preliminary starting times

• 08.30: Wave 1 -start shot
• 08.40: Wave 2 - real time
• 08.50: Wave 3 - real time men, Start shot women
• 09.00: Wave 4 - real time
• 09.10: Wave 5 - real time
• 09.20: Wave 6 - real time
• 09.30: Wave 7 - real time
• 09.40: Wave 8 - real time

Wave 1 for men and wave 3 for women starts at start shot. All other waves start at real time.

Classes
W/M 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79

Age as per 31.12.2019

Information below is for 2018. Updated information for 2019 will be published during the spring 2019

Bus to the starting area
Bus to the starting area departs from Sigrid Undsets veg below Kristins Hall (Håkons Hall) Saturday morning at 06.30.
The ticket costs NOK 50,- and must be preordered at your My Page
Opens in August

Please park your car by Håkons Hall, and use the bus transportation to the start area.

Return bus
From Lillehammer to Pellestova: 19.00

Cycle transport
Cycles are transported in trucks following the bus

Parking
Parking is available northeast of Håkons Hall and on Randgaardsjordet. Follow the signs to the designated parking area. There is a fee of NOK 75,- Parking tickets are sold on site.

Special rules for UltraBirken cycle
For safety reasons there are special rules for clothes and equipment that you must bring when participating in UltraBirken:

• Longsleeved jacket (wind-/water resistant)
• Long trousers (wind-/water resistant)
• Glowes/mittens with fingers
• Buff headwear
• Long underwear
• Dry socks
• Food
• Tools
• Bicycle pump
• Hose kit
• First aid kit
• Mobile phone

Participants that does not follow these rules might be disqualified.

Please read all the Race rules thoroughly.
 

All participants finishing the race recieves a participation pin just after the finish line. All participants will also recieve a finisher T-shirt and a diploma stating your time. You must retrieve your T-shirt and diploma inside Håkons Hall on race day.

Ceremony
The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage in Håkons Hall.

Luggage transport
Luggage labelled with your name and start number, will be brought from the start area to the finish area.

You can deliver your luggage at either at Håkons Hall before entering the bus to the start or in the starting area.

Luggage claim is north of Kristins Hall, Lillehammer. If it is raining we will provide plastic bags to keep your luggage dry.

The organizers accept no liability for loss of luggage.

Cut of-times
Kuåsen at 16.30

Important phone numbers

Alarm: +47 91 10 87 07
Abandoning the race: +47 90 55 90 03

Participants unable to finish
If you abandon the race, you MUST call or send a text message to +47 90559003. This is very important, to prevent a full scale search for you.  If you are hurt, or need other assistance, please call +47 91108707.

Start and finish outside og Håkons Hall.
The track for the age classes 12-14 years old: 7,5 km
The track for the age classes 15-16 years old: 9,5 km

At Nysveen, at 3 km: Water and Maxim Sports drink.

Finish: Water, lemonade, banana and Gilde sausage.

Prizes UngdomsBirken cycle
All competitors will recieve a pin when finishing. All competitors will also recieve a diploma and a prize in Håkons Hall on race day.

Ceremony
Prize ceremony for the three best in each age class will be held in Håkons Hall after finishing.

Start and finish are at the same area, and therefore there is no transportation of luggage for UngdomsBirken cycle.

We recommend that you put your extra clothes in your backpack.

Please read the Race Rules thoroughly

Online registration is open until August 28.

Late entry Rena
Friday August 30. from 10.00 -16.00 Åmot kulturhus and 16.00 to 15 minutes before start in Rena Park.

Late entry Lillehammer
Håkons Hall
Friday August 30. 10.00-22.00
Saturday August 31. 10.00-20.00
Sunday September 1. 11.30-12.30

Starting fee
NOK 100,-.

Rena
Start and finish by Rena Park in the center of Rena.

Lillehammer
Start and finish outside Håkons Hall.

There will be served drinks and something to eat at the finish

Rena
Preliminary starting times, Friday August 30th

• 17.30, 750 m: Girls and boys 0-6 years old
• 17.45, 1.5 km: Girls and boys 7-9 years old
• 18.00, 3.0 km: Girls and boys 10-11 years old

Lillehammer
Preliminary starting times, Sunday September 1st

• 13.00, 3.0 km: Boys 10 years old
• 13.10, 3.0 km: Girls 10-11 years old
• 13.20, 1.5 km: Boys 7-9 years old
• 13.30, 1.5 km: Girls 7-9 years old
• 13.40, 750 m: Girls and boys 5-6 years old
• 13.50, 750 m: Girls and boys 0-4 years old

Age as per 31.12.19