Birken Gateløp 5 km and 10 km:

Friday September 25th 20.00

• Registration (if available spots)
• Re-registration
• Ordering license in advance

BarneBirken Gateløp

Thursday September 24th kl. 20.00

• Online registration

Registration on site:

• Friday September 25th: 15.00-20.00
• Saturday September 26th: 10.00 -14.00

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

• 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, assistant 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 with a fee of NOK 100 at the Race Office.
Complaints will be heard by the jury.

Distribution of BIB's:

Center of Lillehammer 
Friday September 25th: 15.00-20.00
Saturday September 26th: 10.00-15.00

BarneBirken Gateløp – Bib Pickup/Late Registration:

Center of Lillehammer
Friday, September 25th: from 15.00 - 20.00
Saturday, September 26th: from 10.00 until the start at 14:30.

Friday
Sport 1, center of Lillehammer

• 15.00-20.00 Sport 1 market
• 15.00-20.00 Race office
• 15.00-20.00 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

• 14:30: Start BarneBirken Gateløp
• 15.08: Start Birken Gateløp 5 km
• 15.10: Start Birken Gateløp 10 km

Lilletorget, center of Lillehammer

• 15.23: First Birken Gateløp 5 km expected to finish
• 15.35: Første Birken Gateløp 10 km expected to finish 
• 15.15-18.00: Race office
• 16.15: Price Ceremony top three Women and Men in total
• 14.00-19.00: After Run at Bocca 

Travel by train to Birken
As a participant, you get 25% off full flex tickets with Vy. The offer is valid for travel from Oslo on Saturday, with return the same day or on Sunday. The discount also applies from other stations along the route, such as Hamar.

Use discount code: BIRKEN

The train station is just a short walk from the start and finish area – a simple and convenient way to travel.

Bag Drop at the start - You can leave your luggage in a designated tent 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.

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 Bocca at approximately 16:15.

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