BarneBirken run
For all the kids
BarneBirken run Saturday June 14th 2025
This race is for all kids in the age from 0-11 years old. No time keeping.
The track is easy and differs for each age group.
All participants will recieve a diploma and a medal.
For kids in the age 0-11 years old by 31.12.2025
BarneBirken run (kids)
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Entry BarneBirken run
Online registration open until Thursday June 12th.
Registration on siteFriday June 13th:
- Håkons Hall: 10.00-21.00
Saturday June 14th
- Håkons Hall: 10.00-12.00
- Stampesletta - starting area outside: 12.00 - until start
Entry fee: NOK 125,-
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Track
Start and finish at Håkons Hall.
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Food- and drink stations
At the finish line:
water, juice, chips and Gilde sausage
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Starting times and classes
Preliminary Starting times
- 16:00 9-11 years old 1,7 km
- 16:10 6-8 years old 850 m
- 16.20 3-5 yeats old 650 m
- 16:30 2 years old and younger 350 m
Age as per 31.12.25
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Prizes
All participants recieve a competitors pin at the finish line and a diploma
Need to know in advance
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Deadlines
June 12.
- Change of wave in Birkebeinerløpet and HalvBirken run at My Page
June 13., 21:00
- Online registration if still available spots
- Ordering license at My Page
- Booking of bus to start for UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton
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Bus
Free shuttle bus to start
There will be free shuttle between the finish area at Håkons Hall and the start area at Birkebeineren ski stadium Saturday 08.00-18.00. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes from Håkons Hall to Birkebeineren ski stadium.
Free shuttle bus from Lillehammer train station to start
Are you arriving by train at 09:41 or 10:41 there will be free shuttle to the start at Birkebeineren ski stadium.Bus to start UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton NOK 70,-
There will be bus to UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton from Kleivbakken behind Håkons Hall to start at Sjusjøen at 06.30 and at 07.00.
Seats must be pre-booked via My Page by Friday, June 13 at 20:00.New! Direct bus from Oslo and Olavsgaard o the start in Lillehammer. Only NOK 750 round trip.
The bus departs from Oslo Bus terminal at 06:30 and from Olavsgaard at 06.50 before arriving at Birkebeiner Ski Stadium around 09.00.
Return from Håkons Hall at 16:30.
Departure times are coordinated with both the HalfBirken Run and the Birkebeiner Run.
Only round trip tickets available and seats must be pre-booked via My Page by Friday, June 13 at 20:00. -
Traffic and parking
Parking
There is parking available at both Birkebeineren Ski Stadium and the field above Håkons Hall. Parking will not be available at the regular parking areas right next to the halls at Stampesletta. Please follow the directions from our parking attendants, who will guide you to available parking at one of the designated locations. Remember to allow plenty of time before your start.Parking costs NOK 95.- Order in advance
Traffic
If you are arriving by private car, we recommend taking the Lillehammer North exit and following the signs to Olympiaparken. Please note that Sigrid Undsets veg is closed from the intersection at Nordsetervegen (by Kiwi) to Ivar Kleivens veg due to municipal construction work (follow signs for Birken parking).To ensure smooth traffic flow, there will be some one-way driving regulations and marked driving patterns — we encourage everyone to follow these instructions.
Road closures on race day
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Sjøsetervegen will be closed from Birkebeineren Ski Stadium to where the Birkebeiner trail crosses the road, from 09:00 to 16:00.
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Furubakken and Nybuvegen will be closed intermittently where the course crosses the road, between 10:00 and 16:30.
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Accommodation
Please find information regarding accommodation in Lillehammer here:
On race day
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What happens when ?
Thursday
- 15.00-21.00 Sport 1 market
Friday
Håkons Hall, Lillehammer- 10.00 - 21.00 Sport 1 market
- 10.00 - 21.00 Race office and Bib handout
Saturday
Sjusjøen Ski Stadion
- from 07.00 Bib handout
UltraBirken and Birken fjellmaraton - 08.00 Start UltraBirken run
- 08.30 Start Birken fjellmaraton
Birkebeineren ski stadium, start
- from 8.00 Bib handout
HalvBirken run, Birken AKTIV agains cancer-run 7,5 km and Birkebeinerløpet - 10.00 Start HalvBirken løp
- 10.30 Start Birken AKTIV against cancer-run 7,5km
- 11.00 Start Birkebeinerløpet
Haakons Hall, Lillehammer
- 10.00-18.00 Sport 1 market
- 10.00-18.00 Bib handout UngdomsBirken run and BarneBirken,
Race Office, Diplomas and prizes - 10.00-18.00 showers and wardrobe
- 10.40 First competitor HalvBirken expected to finish
- 11.00 First competitor Birken AKTIV agains cancer run 7,5 km expected to finish
- 11.50 First competitor Birken fjellmaraton expected to finish
- 12.05 First competitor Birkebeinerløpet expected to finish
- 12.40 First competitor UltraBirken expected to finish
- 15.00 Start UngdomsBirken run
- 15.20 First competitor UngdomsBirken expected to finish
- 16.00 Start BarneBirken run
Ceremony, Håkons Hall
- From 12.00: HalvBirken run
- From 12.30: Birken AKTIV against cancer run 7,5km and Birken fjellmaraton
- From 13.00: Birkebeinerløpet
- From 14.00: UltraBirken løp
- From 16.30: UngdomsBirken løp
- From 16.00: Birkebeinerløpet (late arrivals)
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Distribution of Bibs
Friday
- All races:
Haakons Hall kl. 10.00 – 21.00
Saturday
- UngdomsBirken and BarneBirken run:
Håkons Hall 10.00-14.30 - Birkebeinerløpet 21, HalvBirken run 12 and AKTIV against cancer 7,5km:
Birkebeineren ski stadium (Start) 08.00 - until last start - UltraBirken run and Birken fjellmaraton:
Sjusjøen ski stadium 07.00 - 08.30
Starting card
Your starting card is available for download from your My Page or the Birken app from approximately 1-2 weeks prior to the race. This is your confirmation of participation.The starting card must be shown to retrieve your BIB. - All races:
- Stadium maps
