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Birken Street Run

25 / 09 / 2027

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A race for everyone, in the heart of Lillehammer!

On Saturday, 25 September 2027, Lillehammer town centre will come alive with running, a sense of achievement and a fantastic atmosphere! Birken Gateløp is for everyone – whether you’re chasing a personal best, taking on your first 5 km or looking for an active day out with friends and family.

With music, cheering crowds and lively streets along the course, the celebration is part of the experience. There’s room for every pace – and for the youngest runners, too.

The start and finish are right in the heart of Lillehammer, with a choice of 10 km, 5 km and the BarneBirken children’s race. The 10 km course follows parts of the former Olympic Dayrun route, which brought thousands of participants to Lillehammer’s streets in the 1980s and 1990s.

Choose the distance that suits you, bring someone you’d love to share the experience with, and join us for this autumn’s big running celebration!

Birken Gateløp 10 km
Birken Gateløp 5 km
BarneBirken Gateløp – children’s race

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Age limits: To take part in the 10 km race, you must turn 13 or older in 2027. For the 5 km race, you must turn 11 or older in 2027. BarneBirken Gateløp is for children aged 11 and under.

Birken Street Race

Track
- 5K – View map / download GPX
- 10K – View map / download GPX
Both the 5K and 10K start at Sigrid Undsets plass, right in the heart of Lillehammer. The 10K route heads north through Storgata before continuing through residential areas north of the city centre, with a mix of asphalt and hard-packed gravel along the way. The route then passes Lillehammer Church and the sports ground, continues through the southern part of town, and returns via Storgata to the finish just south of Mesna Bru.

The 5K route follows the same course to Mesna Bru, then runs along the Mesna River towards Uldvarefabrikken before rejoining the main route towards the finish.
starting times and classes

BarneBirken Gateløp (kids):

B/G 9-11 years old: 13:15, 400 m, Start from Wiese
B/JG 0-8 years old: 13:30, 300 m, Start from Sigrid Undsetsplass

Birken Gateløp 5 km:
Prelimiary starting times:
kl. 14:00: Men Elite, better than 20 min, start shot
kl. 14.02: Women Elite, better than 24 min, start shot
kl. 14.04: Wave 1: better than 30 min, real time
kl. 14.04: Wave 2: more than 30 min, real time

Birken Gateløp 10 km:

Preliminary starting time
kl. 15.30: Men Elite, better than 30 min, start shot
kl. 15.32: Women Elite, better than 40 min, start shot
kl. 15:34: Wave 1, better than 45 min, real time
kl. 15:34: Wave 2, better than 50 min, real time
kl. 15:34: Wave 3, better than 60 min, real time
kl. 15:34: Wave 4, more than 60 min, real time

Classes:
Birken Gateløp 5 km:
Men and Women Elite
Age classes: M/W 11-12, M/W 13-14, M/W 15-17, M/W 18-19, M/W 20-24, M/W 25-29, M/W 30-34 and so on.
Para: Para FH Men, Para FH Women, Para UH Men and Para UH Women.
Trim uten tid: No timing - In this class will the time not show. List over finishers will be published in alphabetical order.

Birken Gateløp 10 km:
Men and women Elite
Age classes: M/W 13-14, M/W 15-17, M/W 18-19, M/W 20-24, M/W 25-29, M/W 30-34 and so on.
Para: Para FH Men, Para FH Women, Para UH Men and Para UH Women.
Trim uten tid: No timing - In this class will the time not show. List over finishers will be published in alphabetical order.
Food- and drink stations

10 km
2.5 km: Water + Maxim sports drink
5 km: Water, Maxim sports drink and Vesllandslefse
7.5 km: Water

5 km
2.5 km: Water

After Finish: Distribution of water, Red Bull and Maarud Potato Chips, Maxim proteinshake and Vestlandslefse.

BarneBirken Gateløp
After Finish: Gilde sausages,Gjøviklompa, limonade and water

Event info Birken Street Race:

Deadlines
Friday September 25th 20.00

Registration (if available spots)

Re-registration

Ordering license in advance

BarneBirken Gateløp:
Late registration on site at Sigrid Undsetsplass:
Saturday September 26th: 10.00 -13.30
What happens when
Friday
Sport 1, center of Lillehammer

12.00-20.00 Sport 1 market

12.00-20.00 Race office

12.00-20.00 Registration and bib handout

Saturday
Sport 1, Lillehammer sentrum

10.00-18.00 Sport 1 market

10.00-15.10 Race Office

10.00-15.10 Registration and bib handout

Sigrid Undsetsplass, center of Lillehammer

from 11.00: Activites for kids together with Right To Play

13:15: Start BarneBirken Gateløp 0-8 år

14.00: Start Birken Gateløp 5 km

15.30: Start Birken Gateløp 10 km

Wiese, Center of Lillehammer

13.30: Start BarneBirken Gateløp 9-11 years old

19.00: After Run at Wiese. Stand up show with Nils-Ingar Aadne.
Note: Limited number of tickets.

Lilletorget, center of Lillehammer

14.13: First Birken Gateløp 5 km expected to finish

16.00: Første Birken Gateløp 10 km expected to finish

Price Ceremony top three Women and Men in total for both Birken Gateløp 5 km and Birken Gateløp 10 km at Lilletorget
Distribution of BIB's

Distribution of BIB's:

Sport 1 Lillehammer
Friday September 24th: 12.00-20.00
Saturday September 25th: 10.00-15.00

BarneBirken Gateløp – Bib Pickup/Late Registration:

Sport 1 Lillehammer
Friday, September 24th: from 12.00 - 20.00
Sigrid Undsetsplass
Saturday, September 25th: from 10.00 until the last start at 13:30.
Race rules
All competitors need a license.

You may not start using another person's entry/bib or in an earlier wave than assigned.

For your safety it is not allowd to use any form of audio during the race.

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.

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
Race leader, timing manager and medical manager.
Please read the registration conditions

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 to info@birken.no with a fee of NOK 100.
Complaints will be heard by the jury.
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.

Information from Norges Friidrettsforbund

Injuries during the race
If you are injured during Birken Gateløp, please contact the insurance company.
If you have any questions please call "Idrettens skadetelefon" +4798702033
Timing
Birken Gateløp 10 km:

Wave 1: Start at startshot

Wave 2-4: Real time

3 split times

Birken Gateløp 5 km:

Wave 1: Start at startshot

Wave 2: Real time

2 split times
Bag Drop

Bag Drop at the start, Sigrid Undsetsplass
You can leave your luggage at a designated area at Sigrid Undsets plass, right by the start area. Storage is outdoors and at your own risk – Birken is not responsible for theft or damage. Please do not leave valuables, and if rain is expected, we recommend placing your luggage inside a plastic bag for extra protection.
Prizes

All participants
Everyone who completes the Birken Gateløp will receive a medal at the finish line.

For the Birken Road Race 5 km and 10 km
Your time diploma, showing both split times and finish time, can be downloaded from (My Page) on the Tuesday after the race.

Awards and ceremony
The top three men and women overall in each distance (5 km and 10 km) will be awarded. The award ceremony will take place at Lilletorget.

Title Sponsor and Main Sponsor

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