UngdomsBirken run

Welcome to UngdomsBirken run
UngdomsBirken run June 10th
The track is 5 km with start and finish at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
Participants from age 12-16 years old, as of per 31.12.2023.
UngdomsBirken run 5 km
- Track
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Food- and drink stations
After 2,5 km it will be served water, juice and Maxim sports drink.
At the finish line it will be served water, juice, Maarud Potetgull® (poteto chips) and sausages from Gilde. -
Starting times and classes
All classes start at start shot.
Age by 31.12.2023Preliminary starting time Class 15.00 Boys 16 years old 15.05 Boys 15 years old 15.10 Girls 16 years old 15.15 Girls 15 years old 15.20 Boys 14 years old 15.25 Girls 14 years old 15.30 Boys 13 years old 15.35 Boys 12 years old 15.40 Girls 13 years old 15.45 Girls 12 years old -
Prizes
Prizes UngdomsBirken run
All participants recieve a competitors medal at the finish line.
A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day.
Ceremony
There are prizes for the 3 best in each class. The ceremony will be held outside from 17.15
Need to know in advance
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Deadlines
June 8.
- Change of wave in Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run at My Page
June 9., 21:00
- Online registration
- Ordering license at My Page
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Bus and parking
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 11th?
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 advanceRoads 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 -
Race rules
All competitors need a license.
Backpack is mandatory only for the UltraBirken race
For safety reasons, there are special rules for clothing and equipment that you must bring when participating in UltraBirken: Food, drink, extra clothing, reflective vest, mobile phone.
No audio
For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the raceNo pets: It is not allowed to bring your pets into the race track.
Timekeeping / Bib
BIB must be visible at all times during the race. For your own safety, it is not permitted to use another participant's BIB.
Identification must be provided at random checks.
Your bib is also your timer. A chip on the back of the bib records the start time, intermediate time and time at the finish line.
Complaints
Against race conditions: 30 minutes after crossing the finish line.
Towards the results list: 30 minutes after the list and results are published.
The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 100 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.
Complaints will be heard by the jury.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.
Jury
Jury: Race leader, timing manager, course manager and medical manager.Please read the registration conditions
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Accommodation
Please find information regarding accommodation in Lillehammer here:
On race day
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What happens when ?
Torsdag 8. juni
- 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 marked
Fredag 9. juni
Håkons Hall, Lillehammer- 10.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 marked
- 10.00 - 21.00 Løpskontor og utdeling av smekker
Lørdag 10. juni
Sjusjøen Skistadion
- fra 07.00 Utdeling av Bibs
UltraBirken og Birken fjellmaraton - 08.00 Start UltraBirken-løpet
- 08.30 Start Birken fjellmaraton
Birkebeineren skistadion, start
- fra 9.30 Utdeling av Bibs
HalvBirken løp og Birkebeinerløpet - 11.00 Start HalvBirken løp
- 12.00 Start Birkebeinerløpet
Haakons Hall, Lillehammer
- 10.00-18.00 Sport 1 marked
- 10.00-18.00 Utdeling av smekker (Birken 5km, UngdomsBirken og BarneBirken), Løpskontor, premier og diplomer
- 14.00 Start Birken 5 km
- 15.00 Start UngdomsBirken løp
- 16.00 Start BarneBirken løp
Ceremonier, Håkons Hall
- Fra 13.00 løper HalvBirken
- Fra kl 14.00: Birken fjellmaraton
- Fromkl. 14.30 Birkebeinerløpet and Birken 5 km
- Fra kl. 15.00 UltraBirken løp
- Fra kl. 16.15 UngdomsBirken løp
- From 17.00 rest Birkebeinerløpet
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Distribution of Bibs
Distribution of Bibs
Friday June 9.:
- All races:
Haakons Hall kl. 10.00 – 21.00
Saturday June 10.: - 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
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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.