Birken 5 km

11.06.22

5 km

Welcome to Birken 5KM Saturday June 11th.
Start and finish by Håkons Hall, Lillehammer. The track is in beautiful sourrondings around Maihaugen.

In this non competative run there will be no timing, and EVERYBODY from the age of 10 years old by 31.12.2022 can join.

Race info

Birken 5KM

Track
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Track map Birken 5km
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Track map 5 km
Food- and drink stations

In addition to the dring and food station at finish, there will also be a drink station along the track
Starting times and classes

Preliminary starting times

Start at 13.15

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 prizes.
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

Information Birken run restival

Need to know in advance

Deadlines
September 2.

Change of wave in Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run at My Page

September 3.

Online registration 20.30

Ordering license at My Page
Bus and parking
Parking
Parking NOK 75,- Order in advance
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 09.00-17.00
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:

Visit Lillehammer

Information Birken run restival

On race day

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

17.00 Start BarneBirken løp

17.45 Start UngdomsBirken løp

Saturday June 11th

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 Race office, prizes
Distribution of Bibs

Bib distribution
Friday Juni 10th: 10.00 – 21.00 in Haakons Hall
Saturday June 11th: 08.30 at Birkebeineren Ski stadium, start

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.

There is no registration on the day of the race.
Stadium maps
- Stadium map start at Birkebeineren ski stadium
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- Stadium map finish at Håkons Hall
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