Trail Running

Birkebeinerløpet

Trail Running covering 21 km to 60 km with up to 1,400 m D+ in Lillehammer (Innlandet, Norway)

LocationLillehammer, Innlandet, NorwayShow on map(61.1153° N, 10.4662° E)
Date & StatusJune 12, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +1,400 m

Birkebeinerløpet is an endurance sporting event in Lillehammer, Innlandet, NO focused on Trail Running. Key features include City Run, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including UltraBirken 60 km (60 km, +1,400 m D+), Birken Fjellmaraton 42 km (42.2 km, +950 m D+), and Birkebeinerløpet 21 km (21 km, +350 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 12, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (birkebeiner.no).

Official website
Birkebeinerløpet in Lillehammer (Work: "Djupfjorden, 2010 09", Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Djupfjorden, 2010 09" · Photo: Ximonic , Simo Räsänen · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunMountainNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
UltraBirken 60 kmTrail Running60 km+1,400 m620 m - 1,208 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Birken Fjellmaraton 42 kmTrail Running42.2 km+950 m623 m - 1,022 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Birkebeinerløpet 21 kmTrail Running21 km+350 m626 m - 773 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
60 km
Elevation gain
+1,400 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,400 m D-
Altitude range
620 m - 1,208 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.7 % / 8.5 %
Course format
Loop course
60 km+1,400 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N1020304050FS61.1153° N, 10.4662° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 620 m to 1,208 m above sea level (+1,400 m D+, -1,400 m D-)

Peak: 1,208 m·at 32.6 km·Ø 4.7 %
620 m816 m1,012 m1,208 m0 km12 km24 km36 km48 km60 km1,208 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Birkebeinerløpet take place?

Birkebeinerløpet takes place in Lillehammer, Innlandet, NO (start area at coordinates 61.1153° N, 10.4662° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for June 12, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Birkebeinerløpet?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including UltraBirken 60 km (60 km, +1,400 m D+), Birken Fjellmaraton 42 km (42.2 km, +950 m D+), and Birkebeinerløpet 21 km (21 km, +350 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Birkebeinerløpet?

The main competition (UltraBirken 60 km over 60 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,400 m of elevation gain and -1,400 m of elevation loss, ranging between 620 m and 1,208 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Birkebeinerløpet?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (birkebeiner.no).