Fighting spirit for Schützová ahead of Birken – and a few tips before the start
The famous Norwegian Birkebeinerrennet takes place tomorrow. Sandra Schützová aims to fight for the best possible result and shares a few tips for recreational skiers.
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Warning before Birken: Incorrect refueling can lead to a wall
The right nutrition strategy can be the difference between maintaining high speed all the way to Lillehammer or hitting the wall in the mountains. Preparation starts long before the starting gun goes off. Here are the top tips from long-distance professionals.
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New Johaug update: Cancels comeback
She has already made two comebacks. This weekend, she was set to do it again, at Birken, just weeks after giving birth. Now comes the news that stops both the comeback and the dream duel.
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Birkebeinerrennet continues the Scandinavian leg with the final Grand Classics of Season XVII
The Ski Classics Pro Tour returns to Norway on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for Event 10: Birkebeinerrennet, the last Grand Classics stage of Season XVII and one of the sport’s most historic long-distance races.
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Record-breaking numbers for Birken: Up 55 percent in two years
Over the past two years, Birken has experienced remarkable growth, solid profits, and significant changes in its participant base. The 2025 edition was particularly strong.
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New ban could cost Birken and other organizers millions
Some call it a “stupid ban.” Birken boss Jostein Buraas wonders if participants will now have to show ID at the food stations. But the reality is serious: a new Norwegian government ban could cost Birken and other major events millions of kroner in lost revenue.
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Warning: This mistake could cost you dearly in Vasaloppet and Birken
The wrong ski grind could turn your race into a nightmare. But do you really need specialized grinds for double poling and long-distance races? And can you use the same ski grind and structure for Vasaloppet and Birken? Here’s what you need to know.
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Birken weather: “As bad as it can get”
Rain at the start, sleet and fresh snow in the mountains, and temperatures on both sides of zero: the forecast for Birken is as bad as it can get.
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Motivations to race Birken are changing
It’s not the Birken medal they’re chasing; what the young skiers share from training and preparations shows more than lycra and lactate values.
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All You Need To Know Ahead Of Birkebeinerrennet
On Saturday, March 18, it’s time for Birkebeinerrennet, the twelfth event of Ski Classics Season XIV and the season’s fourth and final Grand Classics.
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