Birken 5 km

04.09.21

5 km

Welcome to Birken 5KM Saturday September 4th.
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 EVEYBODY from the age of 10 years old by 31.12.2021 can join.

Race info

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
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 31.12.2021 can join.
Prizes

All competitors recieves prizes in this non competative charitable race.
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

Ordering license at My Page

September 3.

Online registration 22.00
Bus and parking
Parking
Parking NOK 75,- Order in advance
Information for Birken run festival 2021 will be updated later

Roads that will bew closed on race day

Sjøsetervegen will be closed east of Birkebeiner Skistadion where HalvBirken run crosses the road between 08.30-15.00

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 ?
Preliminary information

Friday September 3rd
10.00 - 22.00 Sport 1 market
10.00 - 22.00 Race Office and distribution of Bibs

Saturday September 4th

from 6.30 Bib distribution and Race Office

07.30 Start UltraBirken løp

08.30 Start Birken fjellmaraton

09.00 Start Birkebeinerløpet

13.15 Start Birken 5 km

13.30 Start HalvBirken løp

15.00 Start BarneBirken løp

16:00 Start UngdomsBirken løp

09.00-19.00 Sport 1 marke1

09.00-19.00 Diplomas
Distribution of Bibs

Preliminary Information 2021

Bib distributkion
Friday September 3rd 12.00 – 21.00
Saturday September 4th from 06.30

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.

There is no registration on the day of the race.
Stadium maps