Birkebeinerrittet 2026
Rena idrettsplass (start), Lillehammer (finish), Rena
Is this event right for your goal and current fitness?
Date: 2026-08-15 at 08:00
Distance: 88 km MTB
Price: 950–1250 NOK
Venue: Rena idrettsplass (start), Lillehammer (finish)
Registration: https://www.birkebeiner.no
📅2026-08-15
⏰08:00
Distance
88 km MTB
Price
950–1250 NOK
About the Event
Birkebeinerrittet 2026 — Norway's largest mountain bike race, 88 km from Rena to Lillehammer. ~1,950m elevation. 14,000+ riders. Mandatory 3.5 kg backpack. Register at birkebeiner.no.
- ✓ 88 km mountain bike from Rena to Lillehammer
- ✓ ~1,950m elevation gain over Sjusjøen plateau
- ✓ 14,000+ riders — Norway's largest cycling event
- ✓ Mandatory 3.5 kg backpack (historical tradition)
- ✓ Entry via lottery — opens January
Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birkebeinerrittet?
Norway's largest mountain bike race — 88 km from Rena to Lillehammer, held in mid-August. Mandatory 3.5 kg backpack is a tribute to the Birkebeiner warriors of 1206.
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