Birken 5 km
5 km
Birken 5KM
- Track
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Food- and drink stations
In addition to the dring 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 times
Start at 15.00
Birken 5KM is a non competative race without timing, and therefore no classes.
Everyone by the age 10 years and older by 31.12.2022 can join. -
Prizes
All competitors recieves a finisher medal at the finish line.
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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 9.
- Change of wave in Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run at My Page
June 10.
- Online registration 20.30
- Ordering license at My Page
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Bus and parking
Parking
Parking NOK 75,- Order in advanceFree Shuttle
There will be free shuttle between the finish area at Håkons Hall and the star area at Birkebeineren ski stadium Saturday 09.00-18.00. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes.Roads that will be closed on race day
- Sjøsetervegen will be closed east of Birkebeiner Skistadion where HalvBirken run crosses the road between 09.30-16.00
- Nybuvegen is closed. Furubakken will be periodically closed 10.30-19.00
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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 licence to start in running events in Norway. If you have a valid licence through your team, bring your licence card when you retrieve your BIB.
Purchase
The licence 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.
Exception: Birken 5KM - AKTIV against cancer: Licence is included in the entry fee.
Injuries during the race
If you are injured during one of the Birkebeiner events, please contact the insurance company. -
Accommodation
Please find information regarding accommodation in Lillehammer here:
On race day
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What happens when ?
Friday June 10th
Håkons Hall, Lillehammer- 10.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 market
- 10.00 - 21.00 Race Office and distribution of Bibs
Saturday June 11th
Sjusjøen Ski Stadium
- 08.00 Start UltraBirken run
- 08.30 Start Birken fjellmaraton
Birkebeineren ski stadium, start
- from 8.30 Bib distribution and Race Office
- 10.00 Start Birkebeinerløpet
- 14.00 Start HalvBirken løp
Haakons Hall, Lillehammer
- 10.00-17.00 Sport 1 marke1
- 10.00-17.00 Bib disriubtion, Race office, prizes
- 14.00 Start BarneBirken run
- 15.00 Start Birken 5KM
- 16.00 Start UngdomsBirken run
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Distribution of Bibs
Bib distribution
Friday June 10.:
All races: Håkons Hall kl. 10.00 – 21.00
Saturday June 11.:
Birken 5 km, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken run: Håkons HallBirkebeinerløpet 21 and HalvBirken run 12:
Birkebeineren ski stadium (Start) 08.30 - 14.00UltraBirken run and Birken fjellmaraton: Sjusjøen ski stadium 06.30 - 08.30
Starting card
Starting card is available for download from your My Page, from approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the race. This is your participation confirmation.The start card must be shown to retrieve your BIB. You may also use the Birken app for this. - Stadium maps
