Birken 5 km
Birken 5 km
Welcome to Birken 5KM Saturday June 15th.
Start and finish by Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. The track is in beautiful sourrondings around Maihaugen.
EVERYBODY from the age of 10 years old by 31.12.2024 can join.
Birken 5KM
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Track
Start at Stampesletta Friidrettsbane, located nearby Håkons Hall.
The first 1,5 km you will run on a good path, then it is 500 meters of asphalt. When you enter Maihaugen your will run in beatiful surroundings on a wide good path. Finish at Håkons Hall.Total elevation: 149 m
Total downhill: 132 mTrack profile Birken 5km
Track map Birken 5km
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Food- and drink stations
In addition to the drink and food station at finish, there will also be a drink station along the track.
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Starting times and classes
Preliminary Starting time
Start at 14.00
There is one class for men and one for women.
Birken 5KM: from the age of 16 years old you can choose between timing or no timing.Competitors fraom 10-15 years old can particiate without timing.
Age by 31.12.2024. -
Prizes
All competitors recieves a finisher medal at the finish line.
All competiors will also recieve a timing dipoma. Pick up inside Håkons Hall or download from My Page
Prizes for the three best men and women, ceremony outside Håkons Hall -
Need to know
Bib
The BIB must be visible at all times during the race. For your own safety it is not allowed to wear another participants BIB.
Identification must be provided in case of random control.Audio
For your and others safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the race.
Environment
Littering along the course is not allowed. Please bring your own litter to the nearest food station / finish.
Please also read the entry conditions
Need to know in advance
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Deadlines
June 13.
- Change of wave in Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run at My Page
June 14., 21:00
- Online registration
- Ordering license at My Page
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Bus and parking
Preliminary information
Free Shuttle
There will be free shuttle between the finish area at Håkons Hall and the start area at Birkebeineren ski stadium Saturday 09.00-18.00. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes from Håkons Hall to Birkebeineren ski stadium.
Arriving by train June 15th?
Are you arriving by train from south to Lillehammer (estimatet arrival at Lillehamme skysstasjon: 09:37, 10:06, 10:41 or 11:40) there will be free shuttle to the start at Birkebeineren ski stadium.Bus to start UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton
There will be free shuttle to UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton from Kleivbakken behind Håkons Hall to start at Sjusjøen at 06.30 and at 07.00.
Booking: Send an an e-mail to berit@birkebeiner.no no later than Friday at 20.00.Parking
Parking will be available at Birkebeineren ski stadium and east of Håkons Hall. Follow directions from our volunteers.
Parking: NOK 75,- Order in advanceOreliminary information
Roads that will be closed on race day June 10th- Sjøsetervegen will be closed from Birkebeiner Skistadion to Sagmyra between 09.00-16.00
- Nybuvegen is closed between 09.30-16.30. Furubakken will be periodically closed.
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License
All participants, including foreigners, must have a valid license to enter Norwegian running events.
All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in running events in Norway. If you have a valid license through your team, bring your license card when you retrieve your BIB.
Purchase
The license is not included in the entry fee. It can be purchased when signing up, through your My Page, or at the race office when retrieving your BIB.
Exception: Birken 5KM: License is included in the sign up fee.
Injuries during the race
If you are injured during one of the Birkebeiner events, please contact the insurance company. If you have any questions please call "Idrettens skadetelefon" +4798702033 -
Accommodation
Please find information regarding accommodation in Lillehammer here:
On race day
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What happens when ?
Preliminary information
Thursday June 13th
- 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 marked
Friday June 14th
Håkons Hall, Lillehammer- 10.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 marked
- 10.00 - 21.00 Race offic and Bib distribution
Saturday June 15th
Sjusjøen Ski Stadion
- from 07.00 Distribution Bibs for
UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton - 08.00 Start UltraBirken run
- 08.30 Start Birken fjellmaraton
Birkebeineren ski stadium, start
- from 9.00 Distribution of Bibs
HalvBirken løp and Birkebeinerløpet - 11.00 Start HalvBirken løp
- 12.00 Start Birkebeinerløpet
Haakons Hall, Lillehammer
- 10.00-18.00 Sport 1 market
- 10.00-18.00 Distribution of Bibs (Birken 5km, UngdomsBirken og BarneBirken), Race Office, Diplomas and prizes
- 14.00 Start Birken 5 km
- 15.00 Start UngdomsBirken løp
- 16.00 Start BarneBirken løp
Ceremonier, Håkons Hall
- From 13.00 HalvBirken
- From 14.00: Birken fjellmaraton
- From. 14.30 Birkebeinerløpet and Birken 5 km
- From kl. 15.00 UltraBirken løp
- From kl. 16.15 UngdomsBirken løp
- From 17.00 rest Birkebeinerløpet
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Distribution of Bibs
Preliminary information
Distribution of BibsFriday June 14.:
- All races:
Haakons Hall kl. 10.00 – 21.00
Saturday June 15.:
- Birken 5 km, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken run:
Håkons Hall 10.00-16.00 - Birkebeinerløpet 21 and HalvBirken run 12:
Birkebeineren ski stadium (Start) 09.00 - 13.10 - UltraBirken run and Birken fjellmaraton:
Sjusjøen ski stadium 07.00 - 08.30
License
You buy the license either when signing up, at your My Page after signing up or at the race office when picking up your BIB.Starting card
Your starting card is available for download from your My Page or the Birken app from approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the race. This is your confirmation of participation.The starting card must be shown to retrieve your BIB. - All races:
- Stadium maps 2023
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Timing
Timing / BIB
The BIB must be fastened to your chest ( shirt) with safety pins.
The timing-chip is integrated in your BIB.
Time keeping for Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run:
Real-time: The start time starts when crossing the start mat for alle waves except Men and Women Elite in Birkebeinerløpet and wave 1 in HalvBirken run.Time-keeping for UltraBirken, Birken fjellmarathon, Birken 5km and UngdomsBirken:
Start shot: The start time is registered by the start shot.
