Birkebeinerrennet is 54km long, starting at Tingstadjordet, 3km west of Rena, and finishing at Birkebeineren ski stadium (490 metres above sea level), in Lillehammer.

Keep Birken clean
Littering along the route is not allowed, and will be punished with 15 minutes added to your time. Please bring your litter it to the nearest food station, or use the drop zones along the course.

Classes
Birkebeinerrennet has age classes for both female and male contestants (F/M 16-17 yrs, F/M 18-19 yrs, F/M 20-24 yrs, F/M 25-29 yrs, F/M 30-34 yrs etc.), elite classes and disabled (FHM og FHK). To participate in the FH-classes you must provide a classification certificate from the Norwegian Handicap Association (NAD).

All participants must be 16 years of age by 31.12.2025 to participate in the Birkebeinerrennet.

Note that there are spesific rules to participate in the elite classes.

Assistance
Participants assisting  physically disabled,  which do not wish to have their results registered - does not pay for their participation. Assistants without timing chip, may participate without complying to the back pack-weight limits, they must, however, bring extra clothes, foods, drink, tools and repair outfit.

For more information about assistance please contact info@birkebeiner.no

Information 2025
Seeded wave start in Birkebeinerrennet.
All participants are seeded into waves based on their previous results in Birkebeinerrennet 2019 -2024, HalvBirken ski 2019-2024, TurBirken ski 54 2019-2024, SkøyteBirken 2019-2024.
A number of spesially selected seeding races for 2025 also applies.
See Preliminay seeding table 2025 below
Final seeding table (waves and starting times) will be set 1-2 weeks prior the race. You will then find final information at  your starting card (download from My Page).

For reseeding, please send your result March 10. at the latest to seeding@birkebeiner.no

Group start
If two or more competitors wants to start together in the same wave, we can offer that in one of the unseeded waves if free spaces.
If all the competitors in the group have results sanctioned for seeding, we can place the group in the wave of the slowest skier.
Please contact us at seeding@birkebeiner.no - remember to state name and Birken ID's for the competitors in the group.

All paricipants that meet the qualifications, and are 16 years old or older by  31.12.25, may enter the elite classes.

Qualification for the Elite classes                         
All participants must have an active FIS code, less than 100 FIS points total from the 6th cross-country list February 2025 at fis-ski.com or meet the qualifications from Birkebeinerrennet 2022-2024, or other pre approved seeding races.
Seeding information

Elite information      
Retrieve your BIB at previously chosen BIB pick up-place. All information is printed on your start card. Download this from your personal My Page the last Wednesday before the race.

Preliminary starting time Saturday March 16th:
Men Elite: 07.45 - start grid opens 07.35
Women Elite: 08.00 - start grid opens 07.50

Please read the race rules thoroughly

Bib and timing chip
The start number vest must be visible throughout the competition. If your backpack covers the start number in front, the start number vest MUST be worn on the outside of the backpack.
The competitors in the elite classes also need to wear a BIB on the right leg - fastened right above your ancle. I addition two timing chips - one for each ancle.

Backpack
All participants must carry a backpack weighing at least 3,5 kg throughout the race. (bum bag is not allowed) The backpack must be carried on your back during the entire race. 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 backpack must contain:
Wind proofed jacket and pants (long sleeved)
Dry and warm underwear
Headwear/hat
Buff/headover/balaclava
Gloves/mittens.

We strongly recommend that all skiers also bring food, drink and ski wax. Please check the weather forecast, and take necessary safety precautions.

Participants not abiding by these rules, may be disqualified or given penalty time.
Please read the Race Rules thoroughly.

For more questions about the elite classes, please contact us at seeding@birkebeiner.no

Birkebeiner Medal (merket)  /max time                             
To recieve the Birkebeiner Medal (merket) there is a time limit based on the average time of the top 5 competitors plus 25% in the specific class.

These competitors does not affect the Birkebeiner Medal time limit in their age classes:

• Men starting in wave 1 + M60 and M65 starting in wave 2
• Women starting in waves 1-4

All participants finishing the race receives a participation pin just after the finish line. A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day. 25% of participants starting in each class receives a prize.

Ceremony
Flower ceremony for the elite classes at Birkebeineren ski stadium at 11.00 a.m.

The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage in Håkons Hall. Retrieve your other prizes, pins and diplomas at the prize desk inside Håkons Hall.

Participated 10, 20, 30 and 40 times
Participants that have reached the milestones of entering 10, 20, 30 and 40 times in total from Birkebeinerrennet, VinterBirken QR, SkøyteBirken and/or TurBirken ski 54km receive a plate from our prize collection.  Get your plate in the race office in Håkons Hall after finishing the race.

Prizes Birkebeiner Medal:
    1. merke: SMK (Silver pin)
    5. merke: GMK (Golden pin)
  10,15,20,25,30,35,40,45,50 + merke

  No medals are given at the 2nd, 3th, 4th, 6th, 7th an so on.

Prizes and Diplomas must be picked up inside Håkons Hall on race day.

Transportation of luggage from start at Tingstadjordet, Rena to Håkons Hall, Lillehammer is included in the entry fee.
It is your responsibility to tag your luggage and hand it in to the truck marked with your wave number. The trucks are at the starting area on Tingstadjordet. Tags are included in your race packet. The organizers accept no liability for loss of baggage.

You will receive your luggage at Håkons Hall, Lillehammer, untill 20.00 on race day.

Important phone-numbers
Race office +47 41 77 29 00
Lost luggage: +47 41 77 29 00

Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons

Skramstadsetra by 12.15
Kvarstad  by 15.30
Sjusjøen by 17.30
All participants are expected to cross the finish line by 19.00

Free shuttles are provided for participants that must abandon the race.
Skramstadsetra to Lillehammer at 11.00 and 13.00

Start area to Lillehammer 11:15, 13:15         

Kvarstad to Lillehammer 11.00 - 15.30 when needed

Sjusjøen to Lillehammer 14.30, 16.30 and 18.30

Note: Participants must expect some waiting. 

The track is 54km long (similar to Birkebeinerrennet), starting at Tingstadjordet, 3km west of Rena, and finishing at Birkebeineren ski stadium (490 metres above sea level), in Lillehammer.

Track profile SkøyteBirken 54 km ( skate)

Keep Birken clean
Littering along the route is not allowed, and will be punished with 15 minutes added to your time. Please bring your litter it to the nearest food station, or use the drop zones along the course.

SkøyteBirken 54 km (skate) has seeded wave start and free seeding.

You must choose which wave to start in when entering the race. You can also change wave at My Page if available spots until March 13th. If a wave does not show up that means that the wave is full.

Classes
Men Elite, Women Elite
Men 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89 years old
Women 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 years old
Para: Men and Women FH and UH

Age by 31.12.2025

All paricipants that meet the qualifications, and are 16 years old or older by  31.12.25 and holds an active FIS code may enter the elite classes.

Qualification for the Elite classes 
Better than 3 hours

Elite information      
Retrieve your BIB at previously chosen BIB pick up-place. All information is printed on your start card. Download from your My Page the last Wednesday before the race.

Preliminary starting time Friday March 14th:
Men Elite: 08.30 - start grid opens 08.20
Women Elite: 08.30 - start grid opens 08.20

Bib and timing chip
The start number vest must be visible throughout the competition. If your backpack covers the start number in front, the start number vest MUST be worn on the outside of the backpack.

Backpack
All participants must carry a backpack weighing at least 3,5 kg throughout the race. (bum bag is not allowed) The backpack must be carried on your back during the entire race. 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 backpack must contain:
Wind proofed jacket and pants (long sleeved)
Dry and warm underwear
Headwear/hat
Buff/headover/balaclava
Gloves/mittens.

We strongly recommend that all skiers also bring food, drink and ski wax. Please check the weather forecast, and take necessary safety precautions.

Participants not abiding by these rules, may be disqualified or given penalty time.

Please read the Race Rules thoroughly.

For more questions about the elite classes, please contact us at seeding@birkebeiner.no

All participants finishing the race receives a participation pin just after the finish line.

A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day.

Ceremony
Prize ceremony for the three best in each class will be held in Håkons Hall

Elite
Flower ceremoony for top 3 men and women elite at Birkebeineren Ski Stadium.
NOK 10.000,- for the winner in both men and women elite

Transportation of luggage from start to finish is included in the entry fee.

It is your responsibility to tag your luggage and hand it in to the truck marked with your wave.
The trucks are at the starting area on Tingstadjordet.
Tags are included in your race packet.

The organizers accept no liability for loss of baggage.

You will receive your luggage on the north side of Håkons hall (by the finish) in Lillehammer, untill 19.00 on race day.

Important phone-numbers
Race office and Lost Luggage: +47 41 77 29 00

Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons

 Skramstadsetra kl. 11.00
 Kvarstad kl. 14.30
 Sjusjøen kl. 16.30
  

All participants are expected to cross the finish line by 19.00

Free shuttles are provided for participants that must abandon the race.

• Skramstadsetra to Lillehammer: at kl.11.15 The buses drive via start start/Tingstadjordet kl 11.30
• Kvarstad to Lillehammer:15.00
• Sjusjøen to Lillehammer: 16.45

The track is 54km long (similar to Birkebeinerrennet), starting at Tingstadjordet, 3km west of Rena, and finishing at Birkebeineren ski stadium (490 metres above sea level), in Lillehammer.

Course profile TurBirken 54 km

Keep Birken clean
Littering along the route is not allowed, and will be punished with 15 minutes added to your time. Please bring your litter it to the nearest food station, or use the drop zones along the course.

TurBirken ski 54 km has seeded wave start and free seeding.

You must choose which wave to start in when entering the race. You can also change wave at My Page if available spots until March 13th. If a wave does not show up that means that the wave is full.

Classes

• Men and Women
• Para: Men and Women FH
• "Trim  - No Timing": Your time and result will not be available for you or anyone else to see. A list of finishers will be shown in alpahbetical order after the race.

Age must be 16 years old by 31.12.2025

All participants finishing the race receives a participation pin just after the finish line.

All competitors will receive a pin when finishing.A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day.

Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons

Skramstadsetra kl 11.00
Kvarstad  by 14.30
Sjusjøen by 16.30

All participants are expected to cross the finish line by 19.00

Free shuttles are provided for participants that must abandon the race.

• Skramstadsetra  to Lillehammer at 11.15
• Start area to Lillehammer 11.30
• Kvarstad to Lillehammer 15.00
• Sjusjøen to Lillehammer 16.45

From start at Sjusjøen the track goes east to Kroksjøen, then over Gjestbodsåsen to Midtfjellet (910 m.a.s.l) where you keep going west through the open mountain terrain to Sjusjøen (880 m.a.s.l). Going downhill from Sjusjøen, you enter the Birkebeineren Ski stadium, where the finish line is, at 490 m.a.s.l.

Please read the race rules, and be sure to pack your backpack with the mandatory items.

Track profile HalvBirken ski

Keep Birken clean
Littering along the route is not allowed, and will be punished with 15 minutes added to your time. Please bring your litter it to the nearest food station, or use the drop zones along the course.

Start:
Sunday March 15th at Sjusjøen Ski Stadium

Classes:
Age classes for women and men.
16-19 yrs, 20-29 yrs, 30-39 yrs and so on.
Men and Women disabled (FH ).
Age must be 16 years old by 31.12.2025

All participants finishing the race receives a participation pin just after the finish line.

A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day.

The top three in each age class recieve their prizes from the stage in Håkons Hall, from 15.00.

Transportation of luggage from start to Haakons Hall, Lillehammer is included in the entry fee.
It is your responsibility to tag your luggage and hand it in to the truck marked with your wave number.

You can deliver your luggage at the start at Sjusjøen Ski Stadium or outside Håkons Hall before leaving for the start area.

Tags will be handed out on request when you pick up your Bib.The organizers accept no liability for loss of luggage.

You will receive your luggage outside of Haakons Hall in Lillehammer, untill 19.00 on Saturday.

Important phone-numbers
Race office / Lost luggage: +47 41 77 29 00

Bus to start at Sjusjøen Ski Stadium

10.00: Bus from Håkons Hall, Lillehammer to the start at Sjusjøen Ski stadium. Book bus at your My Page. Booking opens in January/February

Participants which has not reached the following destinations by the listet hour, will not be allowed to finish the race due to safety reasons

Sjusjøen by 16.30

All participants are expected to cross the finish line by 18.00

Free shuttles are provided for participants that must abandon the race.

• Sjusjøen to Lillehammer 14:30, 16.30

Entry
One person (contact person for the team) from the team enters the team.
Entry
Are you entering more than 1 team, please contact us at info@birkebeiner.no

Legs, team name and class
After registration  - the contact person of the team enters name of the team, class and the participants for each leg at his/hers My Page.

There are drink - and food station in the finish area.

Preliminary starting times

• 11.30: Men
• 11.35: Mix, Women and disabled (FH)

Classes
Men, Mix, (minimum one of each sex), Women and FH (disabled)

There are 4 legs of 6,5 km. All legs are similar.

• Each team must enter at least 4 competitors.
• Each competitor can only do one leg
• Each team receives one timing chip and one running belt with a zip pocket. The timing chip is to be placed in the zip pocket. The running belt must be transferred between the competitors in the exchange field. See video

All participants finishing the race receives a participation pin just after the finish line.

A diploma stating your time is also available at your My Page or inside Håkons Hall at the race day.

Prize ceremony for the three best teams in each class at Birkebeiner Ski stadium.

Your personal luggage can be kept in a storage at the start area. Remember to use the tag included in your race packet.

You will need your Bib to retrieve your luggage.

The track is appr 15 km. Start at Sjusjøen Ski stadium and finish at Birkebeiner ski stadium.

Start: Maxim sports drink and water.


Finish: Water, Maarud Potetgull® (potato chips),Gilde sausage.

There are also classes for physically disabled for girls and boys.  Please contact us at info@birkebeiner.no to determine if the competitor wish to start with his/her age class or in the back of the class Girls 12 years old.

All competitors will recieve a pin when finishing. All competitors will also recieve a diploma and a prize in Håkons Hall.

Ceremony
Prize ceremony for the three best in the classes boys / girls 13-16 years old in Håkons Hall
 

Wax tips in the start area
Bring your own wax. Rode will provide the information you need to choose the right wax for your kick zone.

There is no transportation of luggage for UngdomsBirken ski.
We recommend that you put your extra clothes in your backpack.
Please see Race Rules

Online registration is open until March 11th.

Late entry Rena
Thingstadjordet March 16th from 12.30

Late entry Lillehammer
Håkons Hall
Thursday March 13th: 15.00 - 21.00
Fredag March 14th: 09.00 - 21.00
Saturday March 15th: 09.00 - 19.00

Birkebeineren Ski stadium
Sunday March 16th: from 11.00

Starting fee
NOK 125,-.

Rena
Start and finish at Thingstadjordet.

Lillehammer
Start and finish at Birkebeiner Ski stadium

Rena

• "Skramstadsetra": water and lemonade
• "Dambua": water and lemonade
• "Mål Rena": water and lemonade and something to eat

Lillehammer

• "Sjusjøen": water and lemonade
• "Midtfjellet": water and lemonade
• "Mål Lillehammer": water and lemonade and something to eat

Starting times Rena

• 13.30: Girls and boys 10-11 years old
• 13.45: Girls and boys 7-9 years old
• 14.00: Girls and boys 0-6 years old

Starting times Lillehammer

• 13.00: Boys 11 years old
• 13.10: Boys 10 years old
• 13.15: Girls 10-11 years old
• 13.30: Boys 7-9 years old
• 13.35: Girls 7-9 years old
• 13.45: Girls and boys 4-6 years old
• 13.50: Girls and boys 0-3 years old

Age as per 31.12.25

Rena
Tingstadjordet
Sunday March 16th from 12.30

Lillehammer
Håkons Hall
Thursday March 13th - Saturday March 15th

Birkebeineren Ski stadium
Sunday March 16th