Birkebeinerrennet
Birkebeinerrennet (lit. The Birkebeiner race) is a long-distance cross-country ski marathon held annually in Norway. It debuted in 1932 and has been a part of Worldloppet since Worldloppet's inception in 1979.
Key facts
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- Birkebeinerrennet
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- Norwegian
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- Birken02.jpg
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- Birkebeinerrennet 2010
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- active
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- sporting event
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- Third Saturday in March
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- annual
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- Rena–Lillehammer
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- Norway
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- (men) (women)
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- Cross-country skiing
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11 sectionsContents
- Race
- History
- Origin
- Special 2002 FIS World Cup Race
- Recent years
- Past winners
- Men
- Women
- Birken Ski Festival
- References
- External links
Birkebeinerrennet (lit. The Birkebeiner race) is a long-distance cross-country ski marathon held annually in Norway. It debuted in 1932 and has been a part of Worldloppet since Worldloppet's inception in 1979.
The Birkebeinerrennet is one of three races held under the Birkebeiner moniker, the other two being Birkebeinerrittet (bicycling) and (cross-country running).