Birkebeiner ski race

The Birkebeiner ski race is 54 km, goes in classic style and is arranged for the 84nd time on March 15 in 2025. With you you carry a bag of 3.5 kg and an 800-year-old legend about the Kingdom of Norway. Starting at Rena and destination at Lillehammer, you pass three mountains in beautiful nature.
The Birkebeiner ski race is 54 km in classical style and is scheduled for the 84st of March 15th in 2025. With you, you carry a bag of 3.5 kg and a 800-year-old story about the Kingdom of Norway. Starting at Rena and finishing at Lillehammer, you pass three mountains in beautiful nature.

The Birkebeinerrennet ski


The Birkebeinerrennet ski race is one of the oldest and most challenging ski race in Worldloppet. The cross country course is 54 km long, Nordic classic skiing. The course goes through terrain varying from forest, open woodland and bare rock. About 20 km of the trail runs in moutain terrain. The start is at Rena, the finish is reached at Birkebeineren Arena at Lillehammer. All competitors must carry a rucksack weighing at least 3.5 kg.

Birkebeinerrennet has been organized since 1932. Until 1991 start and finish was every second year in Lillehammer and Rena. Hafjell Resort have accommodation 15 km from Lillehammer. We have hotel, apartments and chalets. Contact us for an offer.

The Birkebeiner ski run is 54 km, goes in classic style and is arranged for the 84nd time on March 15 in 2025. With you you carry a bag of 3.5 kg and an 800-year-old legend about the Kingdom of Norway. Starting at Rena and destination at Lillehammer, you pass three mountains in beautiful nature.