Birkebeinerrennet 2012, March 17th
Birkebeinerrennet is one of the oldest and most challenging races in Worldloppet with 16.500 participants. The cross country course is 54 km long (Nordic Classic).

Start at Rena and finish in Lillehammer.
All competitors must be 16 years by December 31th, 2012, and must carry a backpack weighing at least 3.5 kg throughout the race until crossing the finish line.