Need to know in advance
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Deadlines
Preliminary information 2022
August 12.- Change of Bib pick up place
August 26.
- Registration and reregistration all races at 21.00 if available spots
- Booking bus at 20.00
- Ordering cycle license
Note:
- No registration/entry on race day
- Registration after August 23. 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
Other 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
Information 2021
Bus transport is available for participants (incl. bikes) from Lillehammer to the start at Rena in the morning and return after the race. You can pre-order bus transport from week 32, through My Page before 20.00 the day before you depart at the latest. There is no refund for unused tickets.
Cycle transport are included when ordering bus
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Mattress accommodation Rena
Mattress accommodation in Rena
Accommodation in Rena is available in schools and other suitable buildings for Birkebeinerrittet.
The mattress is provided, but you must bring your own sleeping bag, and sheet. In the evening, you can purchase food at, or close by, the facility.
If you wish to stay in the same facility as a friend, or you team, make sure you all choose the same site.
Breakfast is included in the fee.
Booking is available when entering or through your My Page.
Price:
• Booking in advance until Tuesday in race week: NOK 445,-
• Booking on site: Birkebeinerrittet August 28th: NOK 600,-
There is no refund for any reason.Groups (more than 15):
Please contact Arve at arve.lund66@gmail.com
Deadline:
Birkebeinerrittet 2019: August 11thAccommodation sites:
Åmot Ungdomsskole (Ungdomsskolen)
800 meters north west of the center of Rena. You can walk or bike. Parking available. Breakfast is served on site and you can buy a warm evening meal if you wish.Rena skole (Barneskolen)
1 km north west of the center of Rena. You can walk or bike. Parking available. Breakfast is served on site and you can buy a warm evening meal if you wish.Berget Arena
Berget Arena is a new gymnastic building, and close to Rena skole. You can walk or bike. Parking available. Breakfast is served on site and you can buy a warm evening meal if you wish.Høgskolen in the center of Rena
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Race rules
The race is run according to the UCI's MTB rules and NCF's laws and regulations. In addition there are also special regulations for Birkebeinerrittet.
Note: Additional rules for the Elite classes and UltraBirken cycle
General traffic regulations and road signs must be observed. Please pay attention to the environment, the public and co-racers. Parts of the route will be closed for ordinary traffic, and supporter vehicles are not permitted.- Participants in the age classes may use the service stations.
- The organizers reserve the right to stop late racers from completing the race.
- You may not start using another person's entry/bib or in an earlier wave than assigned.
- For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the race.
Backpack/clothing
All participants, regardless of class, must carry a 3,5 kilo backpack during the entire race, until crossing the finish line. The backpack must be visible, and can not be worn underneath clothing or bib.
For safety reasons the pack must contain- wind-/water resistant jacket and pants
- Gloves
- Hat or buff headwear
- Extra food
- Tools and hose kit
- We recommend that you bring dry underwear and socks.
NOTE: Special rules for the content for UltraBirken cycle
Participants who has not got the requierd contents in their backpack before start, will not bee allowed to start until this is provided.
Packs will be checked.
Participants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified or given a time penalty.
If the participants have to put on a lot of the clothing/equipment throughout the race, due to bad weather conditions, the organizer will judge this with a common sense regarding the weight of the backpack.Equipment
- A certified helmet is compulsory.
- All bikes used in any terrain competition, should have only propulsion by human power. (Exception: the El-bike class)
- EL-bike is allowed in the EL-bike class in Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle.
- It is prohibited to install equipment for time trial (ITT), road races or any kind of modification. (Exception: All-road classes)
- In the All-Road classes (men and women in Birkebeinerrittet 86 km), you can race on a bike with drop bars. NOTE: This is the only classes for drop bars. It is no Birkebeiner Medal in these classes. The tires must be at least 25 mm.
Environment
Littering along the route is not allowed. Please bring your own litter to the nearest food station or use the drop zones along the course. Littering along the course can be penalized with 15 minutes added to your time.
Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified or given a time penalty.
Complaints- The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 300 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.
- Against race conditions: 15 minutes after the last competitor has crossed the finish line.
- Against the list of results: 30 minutes after the list and results have been published.
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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.
Price 2021
One time license 13-16 years old: NOK 50,-
One time license 17-79 years old: NOK 220,-
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:
On race day
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What happens when ?
Preliminary infromation 2022
August 25.Lillehammer Håkons Hall
- 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 marked
August 26.
Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg- 15.00-22.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
- 17.00-18.00 BarneBirken (children race)
Lillehammer Håkons Hall
- 10.00-21.00 Distribution of Bibs and registration
- 10.00-21.00 Sport 1 market
BarneBirken
- 15.00 - Registration and distribution of bibs BarneBirken cyckle at Rena Park.
- 17.00 - Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
- Activities for kids
Lørdag 27.08
Rena- 06.30-13.00 Distribution of Bibs in Åmot kulturhus
- 07.00-15.00 Sport 1 market
- 08.00-13.00 Start Birkebeinerrittet
- 08.00 Start women elite Jr. and Sr.
- 08.20 Start men elite Jr. and Sr.
Lillehammer Håkons Hall
- 10.00-20.00 Sport 1 market
- 10.00-20.00 Race office
- 10.50 Men Elite to the finish
- 11.00 Women elite to the finish
- 12.00 Seremony for Elite classes
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Distribution of Bibs
Preliminary information 2022
Lillehammer, Håkons Hall- Friday August 26th: 10.00-21.00
Rena, Åmot kulturhus - Birkebeinerrittet
- Friday August 26th: 15.00 - 22.00
- Saturday August 27th: 06.30 - until the last start
Birkebeinerrittet
Race packets for Birkebeinerrittet that is ordered to Lillehammer and not been retrieved in Lillehammer by Friday night, may be picked up in Åmot kulturhus Rena, Saturday morning.
On the raceday race packets must be collected at least 1 hour before your starting time. Allow for some extra time as traffic will be heavy.
Please show your starting card to testify paid entry fee, license and bib number.
In your race packet you will find
A tag with your wave number to be fastened at the back of your pack.
Your bib, that must be visible throughout the race.
Luggage tags for one item.
Your personal time-recorder is part of your start number and must be worn throughout the race. - Stadium maps
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Traffic / parking
Birkebeiner.no
Parking is available in the area north east of Håkons Hall, and on Randgaardsjordet. Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards. Tickets for parking on costs NOK 75,- and may be bought both online or on site.
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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.
- Skramstadsetra
- Bringbusætra
- Kvarstad
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.
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Bike parking
Bike parking
Free bike parking is available in the finish area. The parking is in a closed of area, and your bike is insured against theft while in the parking area. The parking area is open until 21.00
The owner of the cycle is identified by the starting number, and to retrieve your cycle from the area, you must bring your starting card, Birken-app, your wrist tag or your luggage tag.
It will be possible to clean (flush) dirt off your bike before you leave the area.
The bicycle park closes at 21.00 saturday.
Birkebeinerrittet 86 km
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Track
The track is 86 km. Starting area is in the centre of Rena and finish line at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
Track profile Birkebeinerrittet
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Food- and drink stations
Place Km Serving Start Refill Maxim sports drink and water Skramstadsetra 13 Maxim sports dring and water Bringbu 26 Kvarstad 44 Maxim sports drink, water, banana, pastry, Gilde Birkebeiner ham, refill water. Coca Cola Rosinbakken 54 Raisins and Vørterøl Elgåsen 60 Maxim sports drink, water, Coca Cola, bananas, pastry and refill water Finish 86 Water, Maxim sports drink, Vørterøl, Maarud Potetgull® (crisps) and Gilde sausage 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
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Bike-guide
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.
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Starting times and classes
Preliminary information 2022
Elite classes starts first of all from Rena Saturday morning.
All participants will be seeded independent of class.
Exceptions:- The classes for Physically disabled, tandem, tandem disabled, Women 70+ and Men 80+ will start in a given wave.
- Unseedet W/M 17 and 18 years old start in a given wave
- All-Road starts in iitd own wave (starting time will be given later on).
- El cycle starts in the last unseedet wave
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), El cycle 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 31.12.2022.Tandem
In the tandem class both contestants may get their results registered. Both cyclist must then pay and register their participation, they must also both 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.noAll waves starts at real time, except Women and Men elite Jr/Sr.Preliminary starting time Preliminary Wave Type 08.00 KE/KEJ Women Elite / Women Elite Jr. 08.20 ME/MEJ Men Elite / Men Elite Jr. 08.30-09.40 1-8 Seeded wave start. 10 min intervalls 09.50 9 W70+, M80+, FH, EL-cycle, Tandem and seeded 10.50 10 W/M AllRoad 11.00 11 W/M 17-18 years old unseeded + W/M seeded 11.10-12.20 12-19 Seeded wave start. 10 min intervalls 12.30-13-00 20-23 Unseeded wave start. 10 min intervalls -
Seeding / start waves
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 2021
Waves will be allocated on the basis of results in Birkebeinerrittet 2021 2019, 2018, 2017 or 2016 or from races sanctioned for qualification in 2022.
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 2022. 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 23th 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.
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Elite classes
Women and Men Elite will start first of all Saturday morning.
All competitors in Birkebeinerrittet will have the exact same track from start to finish.Information and special rules for the Elite Classes
Age division
Senior elite: Age minimum 19 years old by 31.12.2022
Junior elite: Age 17 or 18 years old by 31.12.2022
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.: 08.00, August 27.
Men elite and men elite jr.: 08.20, August 27.
Registration after picking up your BIB
At stage in Rena Torg (Rena town square) for registration and also recieve important information from the jury.
• Women elite / Women elite jr.: 07.00-07.30
• Men elite / men elite jr.: 07.00-07.50Distribution 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.
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.
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Birkebeiner Medal (merket)
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.
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Prizes
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.
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 ingravedPrize ceremony for the elite classes and junior classes take place outside Håkons Hall, Lillehammer, Saturday. Ceremony for women and men is at 13.00. 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.
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 and men Elite Jr. and Sr.: 13.00Mountain prizes ElitePlace Sponsor Prize Skramstadsetra Scott NOK 3000,- Bringbusetra Swix NOK 3000,- Kvarstad Sport 1 NOK 3000,- Storåsen Subaru NOK 3000,- Finish prizes elitePlacement Prize . 1. plass NOK 20 000,- 2. plass NOK 17 000,- 3. plass NOK 14 000,- 4. plass NOK 12 000,- 5. plass NOK 10 000,- 6. plass NOK 8 000,- Finish prizes elite jr.Placement Prize . 1. plass NOK 5000,- 2. plass NOK 2500,- 3. plass NOK 1000,- -
Luggage
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.
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Cut-off times
Preliminary information 2021
Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons- Skramstadsætra by 14.30
- 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 must abandon the race.
- Birkebeiner office to Lillehammer 11.00 and 14.15
- Kvarstad to Lillehammer 12.00, 14.30 and 17.00
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Track
Track information for UltraBirken cycle 2021 will be published Monday August 23rd
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Food- and drink stations
Place - preliminary information Km Serving Start Pellestova Refill Maxim sports drink and water 22 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water 40/50 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water 62 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water 70 Maxim sports drink, water, bananas, pastry, refill water 89 Maxim sports drink, water, refill water Finish 100 Maxim sports drink, water, Vørterøl (beer) and Gilde sausage Refill of water to private bottles is on the last table in the row (self service).
Do not litter the nature
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Starting times and classes
UltraBirken cycle has seeded wave start.
All races that are sanctioned for seeding for Birkebeinerrittet 2022 will also be seeding races for UltraBirken cycle 2022.
Preliminaryeding races Birkebeinerrittet 2021
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
- 09.00: Wave 1 -start shot
- 09.10: Wave 2 - real time
- 09.20: Wave 3 - real time men, Start shot women
- 09.30: Wave 4 - real time
- 09.40: Wave 5 - real time
- 09.50: Wave 6 - real time
- 10.00: Wave 7 - 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, 70-79Age as per 31.12.2022
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Bus and parking
Bus to the starting area
Bus to the starting area departs from Sigrid Undsets veg below Kristins Hall (Håkons Hall) Saturday morning at 07.00.
The ticket costs NOK 50,- and must be preordered at your My Page
Please park your car by Håkons Hall, and use the bus transportation to the start area.
Cycle transport
Cycles are transported in trucks following the busParking
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.Bus back to Pellesova in the afternoon: 19.00 (preorder at My Page)
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Rules BackPack
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.
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Prizes
All participants finishing the race recieves a participation medal just after the finish line. All participants will also recieve a finisher T-shirt, and a diploma stating your time will be available at My Page. You must retrieve your T-shirt inside Håkons Hall on race day.
Ceremony
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Luggage
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.
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Cut-off times
Cut-off times
Storåsen at 18.00Important phone numbers
Alarm: +47 91 10 87 07
Abandoning the race: +47 90 55 90 03Participants that must abandon the race
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.NOTE: If you are hurt, or need other assistance, please call +47 91108707.
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Track
Track profile HalvBirken sykkel
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Food- and drink stations
Place km Serving Start Refill Maxim sports drink and water Elgåsen 16 Maxim sports drink, water, Coca Cola, bananas, pastry, refill water Finish 41 water, bananas, Maxim Sports drink , Maarud Potetgull® (crisps) and Gilde susages -
Starting times and classes
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 25th 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, <01.30:00
- 14.05: Wave 2, <01:45:00
- 14.10: Wave 3, <01:50:00
- 14.15: Wave 4, <02:00:00
- 14.20: Wave 5, <02:15:00
- 14.25: Wave 6, >=02:15:00, 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 31.12.22.
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.
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Prizes
All participants finishing the race recieves a participation pin just after the finish line. All participants will also get a diploma for download at My Page stating your time.
Ceremony
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Luggage
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.
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Bus and parking
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.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. -
Cut-off times
Preliminary information 2021
Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasonsElgåsen by 18.30
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Track
Start and finish outside og Håkons Hall.
New track 2022, updated information will be available by June.
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Food- and drink stations
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Starting times and classes
Preliminary starting times 2022
Age as per 31.12.2022
In addition to the age classes W(K)/M 12-16 years old we also have classes for disabled W(K)/M 12-16 years old. For participants in these classes: Please contact us at info@birkebeiner.no to determine starting time.Preliminary starting time Class Max in wave 1 09.00 M16 20 09.05 M15 40 09.10 K16 10 09.15 K15 15 09.20 M14 40 09.25 M13 40 09.30 K14 15 09.35 K13 10 09.40 M12 40 09.45 K12 10 -
Luggage
Information regarding transport of luggage will be published in May
We recommend that you put your extra clothes in your backpack.
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Race rules UngdomsBirken cycle
The race is run according to NCF's laws and regulations. In addition there are also special regulations for UngdomsBirken cycle.
- All competitors must have the Bib fastened visible on the handlebar.
- You may not start using another person's entry/bib.
- For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the race.
Backpack/clothing
All participants, regardless of class, must carry a 1,5 kilo backpack during the entire race, until crossing the finish line. The backpack must be visible, and can not be worn underneath clothing or bib.
The backpack must contain food, drink, tools and hose kit.Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified. -
Prizes
Prizes UngdomsBirken cycle
All competitors will recieve a pin when finishing. All competitors will also recieve a diploma available at My Page 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. -
Bike park
Bike park at Haakons Hall on race day
BarneBirken cycle (kids)
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Entry BarneBirken cycle
Online registration is open until August 25th.
Late entry Rena
Friday August 27. from 10.00 -15.00 Åmot kulturhus and 15.00 to 15 minutes before start in Rena Park.
Late entry Lillehammer
Håkons Hall
Friday August 27. 10.00-until start
Starting fee
NOK 125,-. -
Track
Rena
Start and finish by Rena Park in the center of Rena.
Lillehammer
Start and finish outside Håkons Hall. -
Food- and drink stations
There will be served drinks and something to eat at the finish
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Starting times and classes
Rena
- 17.00, 750 m: Girls and boys 0-6 years old
- 17.30 1.5 km: Girls and boys 7-9 years old
- 17.45 3.0 km: Girls and boys 10-11 years old
Lillehammer
- 17.00, 750 m: Girls and boys 0-4 years old
- 17.10, 750 m: Girls and boys 5-6 years old
- 17.20, 3.0 km: Boys 10 years old
- 17.30, 3.0 km: Girls 10-11 years old
- 17.40, 1.5 km: Boys 7-9 years old
- 17.50, 1.5 km: Girls 7-9 years old
Age as per 31.12.21
