August 15.

• Change of Bib pick up place

August 28.

• Registration and reregistration at 21.00 if available spots
• Ordering cycle license

Note:

• No registration/entry on race day
• Registration after August 27. for Birkebeinerrittet: You must pick up your Bib in Rena

Birkebeinerrittet
Start: Rena and Finsih: Håkons Hall, Lillehammer

Travel and accommodation
Bus transport for participants and bicycles is also available for these events, from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena.
Bus transport

Accommodation Rena and Lillehammer

• Mattress accommodation Rena
• Hotels and camping Rena
• Elverum and vicinity
• Lillehammer and vicinity

Buses and trains
Buses from Oslo and Lillehammer to Rena is available for booking through your My Page from two weeks prior to the race. Booking must be made before 20.00 the evening before the race, or you can buy your ticket in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer.
Train: Check departures and order at VY

Nearest airport:
Oslo airport, Gardermoen

If you are arriving by car, please view recommended driving pattern in Rena and Lillehammer.
Travelling by car from Oslo is not difficult. Follow the E6 north. If you are going to Rena, take the exit to Elverum, and follow the road signs from there. Rena is approximately 2,5 hours from Oslo. Travelling to Lillehammer - follow the E6 until Lillehammer is on your right, this takes about two hours.
If you have more questions, or need help booking - please contact us.

Bus transport incl. bikes 
Bus transport for participants (incl. bikes) - see bus table for dates, times and departures. You can pre-order bus transport through My Page , until 20.00 the day before your departure. There is no refund for unused tickets.

UltraBirken and HalvBirken - bus to start at Pellestova

•  from the roundabout v/ Håkons Hall to the start UltraBirken: Departure "Lhmr (HH Rundkjøring)"
•  from Sigrid Undsets road to the start HalvBirken

GravelBirken 100 and GravelBirken 200 - bus to start at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium

•  from the roundabout v/ Håkons Hall to the start GravelBirken: Departure "Lhmr (HH Rundkjøring)"

PS: there are no return buses back to Pellestova or Birkebeineren Ski Stadium, we recommend parking at Håkons Hall and taking the bus to the start.

Cycle transport are included when ordering bus
Cycles are transported on lorries at your own risk. We advise you to protect your cycle with fabric or bubble wrap.

Mattress accommodation in Rena
Accommodation in Rena is available in schools and other suitable buildings for  Birkebeinerrittet.
The mattress is provided, but you must bring your own sleeping bag, and sheet. In the evening, you can purchase food at, or close by, the facility.
If you wish to stay in the same facility as a friend, or you team, make sure you all choose the same site. Breakfast is included in the fee. Booking is available when entering or through your My Page.

Price:
•    Booking in advance until Tuesday in race week: NOK 495,-
•    Booking on site the night before race day: NOK 650,-
There is no refund for any reason.

Groups (more than 15):
Please contact Arve at arve.lund66@gmail.com
Deadline:
Birkebeinerrittet 2024: August 22nd

Accommodation sites:

Åmot Ungdomsskole (Ungdomsskolen)
800 meters north west of the center of Rena (Prestegårdsveien 1, 2450 Rena). You can walk or bike. Parking available. Breakfast is served on site and you can buy a warm evening meal if you wish.

Rena skole (Barneskolen) - not available in 2025
1 km north west of the center of Rena. You can walk or bike. Parking available. Breakfast is served on site and you can buy a warm evening meal if you wish.

• Race Rules UltraBirken cycle
• Race Rules GravelBirken
• Race rules Elite Classes Birkebeinerrittet
  

Race rules for Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle
Birkebeinerrittet and HalvBirken cycle run according to the UCI's MTB rules and NCF's laws and regulationsin addition to Birken's own regulations.

General traffic regulations and road signs must be observed. Please pay attention to the environment, the public and co-racers. Parts of the route will be closed for ordinary traffic, and supporter vehicles are not permitted.

• Participants in the age classes may use the service stations.
• The organizers reserve the right to stop late racers from completing the race.
• 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.

Backpack/clothing
All participants, regardless of class, must carry a 3,5 kilo backpack during the entire race, until crossing the finish line. The backpack must be visible, and can not be worn underneath clothing or bib. (bum bag is not allowed).
The backpack symbolizes the little prince Haakon Haakonsen - read the history.  Random controls of weight and content in the backpack, will be performed. Participants must make sure the backpack has the required weight when crossing the finish line.

For safety reasons the pack must contain

• wind-/water resistant jacket and pants
• Gloves
• Hat or buff headwear
• Extra food
• Tools and hose kit
• We recommend that you bring dry underwear and socks.

Participants who has not got the requierd contents in their backpack before start, will not bee allowed to start until this is provided.
Packs will be checked.
Participants not complying with these requirements will be disqualified or given a time penalty.
If the participants have to put on a lot of the clothing/equipment throughout the race, due to bad weather conditions, the organizer will judge this with a common sense regarding the weight of the backpack.

Equipment

• A certified helmet is compulsory.
• All bikes used in any terrain competition, should have only propulsion by human power. (Exception: the El-bike class)
• EL-bike is allowed in the EL-bike class.
• During MTB races no traditional road handlebars may be used.
  Clips-on extensions or inner bar ends are forbidden but traditional bar ends are authorized.
• Position: The rider shall normally assume a sitting position on the bicycle. This position requires that the only points of support are the following: the feet on the pedals, the hands on the handlebars and the seat on the saddle.
• More information about bikes allowed in MTB races

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.

Violating the rules
Participants violating the rules will be disqualified or given a time penalty.

Complaints

• The complaint must be submitted in writing with a fee of NOK 300 at the Race Office in Håkons Hall.
• Against race conditions: 15 minutes after the last competitor has crossed the finish line.
• Against the list of results: 30 minutes after the list and results have been published.

All participants age 13-79 must have a valid license to start in cycle events in Norway. If you have a valid license through national cycling federetaion, please bring your license card when retrieving your BIB.

Purchase
The license 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.

Prices
One time license 17-79 years old: NOK 220,-
One time license UngdomsBirken cycle (13-16 years old): NOK 50,-

The Norwegian Cycling Federation
The license is an insurance through the Norwegian Cycling Federation, and should you be injured while participating in an Birken cycle event, this license makes sure that your treatment is covered. Please find more information regarding the license:

Thursday August 28.

• 15.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 market in Håkons Hall, Lillehammer

Friday August 29.

Rena Åmot kulturhus, Rena Torg

• 11.00-21.00 Distribution of start number's and registration
• 15.30 - Registration and distribution of start number's BarneBirken cyckle.
• 17:00 - Social ride with Steffan Repshus
• 17.00-18.00 - Start BarneBirken 0-11 years old
• Activities for kids

Lillehammer
Håkons Hall

• 10.00-21.00 Distribution of start number's and registration
• 10.00-21.00 Sport 1 market
• 17.00 - Women’s Social Ride
• 17.00-17.50 Start BarneBirken sykkel
• 18.00 - Scott Social Ride

Saturday August 30.

Rena, Åmot kulturhus og Rena Torg

• From 07.00 Distribution of start number's in Åmot kulturhus
• 07.00-13.00 Sport 1 market
• 09.00-12.00 Start Birkebeinerrittet
• 09.00 start Men Elite
• 09.10 start Women Elite

Lillehammer

Birkebeineren skistadion

• 05.00-06.00 distribution of start number's GravelBirken 200
• 06.00 Start GravelBirken 200
• From 07.30 distribution of start number's UngdomsBirken sykkel and GravelBirken 100
• 08.45 Start GravelBirken 100
• 09.00-09.30 start UngdomsBirken sykkel

Pellestova, Hafjell

• From 06.30 distribution of start number's UltraBirken and HalvBirken cycle
• 08.00-08.20 start UltraBirken cycle
• 13.00-13.15 start HalvBirken cycle

Håkons Hall

• 09.00-19.00 Sport 1 market
• 09.00-20.00 Race office, diplomas and prizes
• 09.00-20.00 shower and wardrobe
• appr. 09.30 first participant UngdomsBirken
• appr. 10.45 Prize ceremony UngdomsBirken and Ungdomstrippelen
• appr. 11.30 first Men Elite expected to the finish
• appr. 12.05 first participant GravelBirken 100
• appr. 12.10 first Women Elite expected to the finish
• appr. 12.15 first paticipant GravelBirken 200
• 13.00 Prize ceremony Men and Women Elite
• appr. 13.15 First participant UltraBirken cycle
• appr. 14.05 First participant HalvBirken cycle
• appr. from 14.00-18.00 Prize ceremonies Birkebeinerrittet, Birkebeinertrippelen and GravelBirken
• appr. from 15.30-18.00 Prize ceremonies UltraBirken cycle and HalvBirken cycle

Sunday 01.09

• 12.00 - 15.00 Lost and found in Haakons Hall

Lillehammer, Håkons Hall
Birkebeinerrittet, UltraBirken cycle, HalvBirken cycle, GravelBirken, UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken

• Friday August 29th: 10.00-21.00

Pellestova
UltraBirken cycle and HalvBirken cycle

• Saturday August 30th  from 6.30

Birkebeineren Skistadion
GravelBirken 200

• Saturday August 30th 05.00-06.00

UngdomsBirken and GravelBirken 100

• Saturday August 30th  from 7.30

Rena, Åmot kulturhus
Birkebeinerrittet

• Friday August 29th: 11.00 - 21.00
• Saturday August 30th: 07.00 - until the last start

Birkebeinerrittet
Race packets that is ordered to Lillehammer and not been retrieved in Lillehammer the day before the race, may be picked up in Åmot kulturhus Rena, on race day. 

On the race day
Race packets must be collected at least 1 hour before your starting time. Allow for some extra time as traffic will be heavy.
Please show your starting card to testify paid entry fee, license and bib number.

Parking at Rena and Lillehammer at Birken Cycle

Please follow instructions on signs and from parking guards.
Tickets for parking costs NOK 110,- and may be bought both online or on site.

Timing / Bib
The bib must be fastened to the handlebar according to instructions.
Your result is registered in the chip that is integrated in your start number.
Time keeping starts when crossing the start mat.
                                                                                                                 
Exeption: Start at start shot
Start shot (the start time is registered by start shot) applies for:

Birkebeinerrittet:

• The elite classes, Men and Women Elite Jr. and Sr.
• Wave 1

UngdomsBirken cycle: All classes and waves.

UltraBirken cycle: All waves

HalvBirken cycle: All waves

GravelBirken: All waves (GravelBirken100: neutral start)

We offer simple service such as changing of hose, chain, brake pads, as well as adjusting the gears and brakes before start and at the service stations along the track.

• Bringbusætra
• Kvarstad
• Mesnasaga (Youth)

The service is performed by experienced mechanics.
It will be possible to clean (flush) dirt off your bike at the service stations.

We recommend that your bike is well maintained and checked before you arrive at Rena. It is also important to bring some equipment for bike care in your backpack, such as hose, small tools and a pump.