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Race Rules & Regulations
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The race is run according to the rules and regulations of the FIS and any special requirements stated in the entry form, Birch Scroll and participant race instructions. Offenses against any of these rules may lead to disqualification for current or future events and the forfeiture of any and all awards.
All participants in the Birkebeiner must be 18 years of age by Race Day. Kortelopet skiers must be 13 years of age by Race Day.
There are no refunds allowed for any reason including race cancellation. Entry fees are non-transferable between individuals or to future races.
Classic Technique
- Classical Technique includes diagonal striding, double poling, and herringbone technique without a gliding phase, and step turns.
- Step turns may include a push only if tracks are not present.
- A single skate stroke is allowed to change tracks.
- Single or double-skating is not allowed.
- Violation of these rules may result in disqualification.
- Cooperation from skiers is requested to assure that everyone has a great and fair race.
Elite Athletes
Please visit Elite Skier Rules for information on FIS Rules & Regulations, uniform requirements and drug testing.
Bib Transfers
Do not allow another skier to use your bib. If this does occur, the time will be disqualified from the race and you and the person using your bib will be required to pay $150 each before being allowed to enter a future event. Understand that allowing someone else to ski in your bib can cause age class standing issues as well as overall standing discrepancies. Also, for safety reasons, we must be able to identify a skier should there be a problem on the course. Thank you for following this rule.
