Birkebeinerløpet 21 km
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Track
21 km terrain run. Start at Birkebeineren ski stadium and finish at Håkons Hall.
Total elevation: 337
Total downhill: 569
Start - Sjøseterlia 6 km
Start at Birkebeineren Ski stadium, Lillehammer 525 meter above sea level. From start to the first food - and drink station at 6 km in Sjøseterlia, you are running in the Olympic XC tracks form 1994. the track will vary between gravel, forest track and grass. This part has some steep downhills.
Sjøseterlia - Mesnasaga 6 - 9,5 km
The track is mostly grass. The track from Sagamyra to Myggbukta is a MTB track (dirt and gravel). From Myggbukta to Mesnasaga appr. 1 km at forest road.
Mesnasaga - Kroken 10 - 14 km
From Mesnasaga the track goes over the bridge over Mesnaelva and then on to Vårsætervegen. 1,5 km before Kroken the track wil leave Vårsætervegen and onto the track for Ingalåmi.
Kroken - mål ved Håkons Hall 14 - 21 km
Be aware of rocks and som wet spots in the track. The track takes you throug 1,5 km in the Maihaugen track to the top of Kleivbakken - around Nybu there may be crossing traffic on the road.
From the top of Kleivbakken the track takes you down to the finish at Håkons Hall.
HalvBirken løp 12 km
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Track
Elevation Gain: 139 meters
Elevation Loss: 371 metersThe course will be marked and open for inspection around May 20.
Start to First Aid Station (6 km)
The race starts at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium (525 meters above sea level), the same location as the Birkebeinerløpet. The first section crosses Sjøseterveien and includes a 2 km loop through the Olympic and World Cup ski trails. Terrain varies from grassy trails to wide ski tracks, with some steep climbs and descents. Be cautious in wet conditions.After 2 km, the course continues on a tractor road past Abbortjern, with rocky and root-filled terrain. At 4.14 km, you reach VIP-veien and the first drink station offering water and Maxim sports drink. The course then follows VIP-veien briefly before turning into a wooded area with uneven terrain, continues onto a gravel road, and crosses a canal.
From there, the course follows a tractor road for about 300 meters, takes a sharp left turn, and continues on a gravel path. After crossing VIP-veien again, the route leads along an easy-flowing trail to the aid station at Kroken (6 km).
From Kroken to the Finish Line (6 km)
After the Kroken station, the course continues on a mostly flat trail with some stones and minor wet sections. You then enter the Maihaugen Trail, which includes 1.5 km of rolling terrain, short steep hills, and a few muddy patches.The course follows the Tverrløypa trail behind Maihaugen, which is flat and easy to run. It continues to the top of Kleivbakken, crossing two local roads in Nybu—please watch for traffic. From the top, the route descends diagonally toward the finish line at Håkons Hall.
Track profile HalvBirken run 12km
UltraBirken run 60 km
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Track
Run in a beautiful mountain terrain
Start at Sjusjøen ski stadium and finish outside Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
The track takes you over Sjusjøfjellet to Lunkefjell after 7 km. After 7 km you run on the road to Norseter for 2,5 km. Then the track takes you towards Melsjøen and Reina. From Reina you run over Krigsfjell and Hitfjell before you reach Pellestova.
From Pellestove you go to Nevefjell - the highest point in the track 1072 meters above sea level. Then the track takes you back towards Nordseter -on the south side of Nevelvannet. The track will then take you back to Lunkefjell. Before you reach the cabins at Sjusjøen there will be a steep rocky downhill. Slow down.Then the track will take you down to the bottom of Birkebeinerbakken, Nevla and Sjøseterveien.
When it is 14 km left to the finsih you will run on the same track as Birkebeinerløpet 21
Altimeter
Total climb 731 metres
A total of 1,281 meters down.
Birken fjellmaraton 42 km
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Track
Track profile Birken fjellmaraton
Track map Birken fjellmaraton
The track will be along the same route as the UltraBirken run track, from Sjusjøen, across Lunkefjell, round Nevelvatnet, via Nevelfjell and Mesnasaga before finishing by Håkons Hall
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Starting times and classes
AKTIV against cancer 7,5 km
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Track
The course will be fully marked and ready for test running around May 5.
From the Start at Birkebeiner Ski Stadium to "Kanalen"
The race begins at Birkebeiner Ski Stadium, located 525 meters above sea level — the same starting point as the 21 km Birkebeinerløpet and the Half Birken. After the start, runners cross Sjøseterveien and complete a loop of approximately 2 km. This section follows the cross-country ski trails from the 1994 Winter Olympics and World Cup events.The terrain here varies — from trails with mixed surfaces to wide, grass-covered ski tracks. This part of the course includes a few steep climbs and descents, so be cautious, especially in wet conditions. After 2 km, the course crosses Sjøseterveien again and continues along a tractor trail past Abbortjern. Expect some technically challenging segments with rocks and roots.
Once you reach the "VIP road," there will be a hydration station offering water and Maxim sports drink. At around the 4 km mark, the trail continues along the left side of the VIP road. After about 800 meters, the route turns left into a small wooded area with uneven terrain, before continuing on a gravel road leading up to the canal crossing.
From the Canal to the Finish Line at Håkons Hall
After crossing the canal, the course heads straight ahead and crosses the Mesna river via footbridges (note: these may be slippery when wet). The trail then joins the “Maihaug trail,” which leads you into the cross trail just behind Maihaugen open-air museum. This section of about 1.5 km includes some steep uphill segments and a few short, soft/muddy areas.
The cross trail is flat and easy to run, leading you to the top of Kleivbakken hill. On this stretch, the course crosses two local roads in the Nybu area — please be alert, as there may be traffic. From the top of Kleivbakken, the course slopes diagonally downhill toward the finish line at Håkons Hall.
UngdomsBirken run 7,5 km (youth)
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Track
The start is at Stampesletta by Håkons Hall. You run south between two football pitches, across Birkebeinervegen and onto the gravel path west of Badedammen. From Badedammen up to the fishing facility, you run on the road, then on the path down to Finnabru. From Finnabru, the route follows the path on a gentle incline up to the grassy area on Åveitsveen where there is a refreshment station, then on up towards the highest point of the trail. The route continues down to the cross track on the bridge over the Mesnaelva and to the top of Kleivbakken. Here, the course runs on a fine path at an angle down the hill before the finish at Håkons Hall, and follows the same route as the other Birkebeiner run races.
