These regulations and conditions apply to participation in the ultra-trail race Oslo Bergen Trail, organized by the voluntary organization Langt og Lenge. The website of the race is oslobergentrail.com.
Oslo Bergen Trail consists of the following contests:
Each team in the 500K TEAM contest may consist of 2 or 3 persons. The team must stay together all the way from start to finish, within a distance of 50 meters.
In the following, a participant means either a runner taking part in one of the individual contests or in the team contest.
The contests have two classes, Women and Men. The teams (in 500K TEAM) consisting only of women participate in the women's class; all other teams participate in the men's class.
Each contest follows a given main route. Under difficult weather conditions the participant may in certain parts be directed to an alternative route. The participant shall only use an alternative route if instructed by the organizer.
As a standard rule the participants are ranked on the final results list. However, the organizer may decide differently if the use of alternative routes makes it difficult to rank the participants. The organizer may decide to add a positive or negative time correction to participants that have to use an alternative route.
To get an approved result in an individual contest, the runner must complete within the time limit. To get an approved result in the team contest, the team must, with at least two members, complete within the time limit. If the team at some point is reduced to only one member, it is taken out of the competition.
Time barriers are given at the service stations. Individual runners and teams that have not left the service station by the specified time are taken out of the competition.
If a team is reduced to only one member it is taken out of the contest. The remaining runner will then have the option to convert to the 500K (individual) contest, given that the time barriers have not been exceeded at the time of conversion. If the runner reaches the finish before the time limit, he will get status as a finisher, but appear without ranking at the bottom of the results list.
The participant has to carry obligatory equipment in accordance with a detailed list, which is published on the website. The obligatory equipment has to be carried by the participant through the whole race from start to finish.
Poles may be put in the drop-bag given they fit in their entirety inside a closed bag. Placing poles or other fragile/sensitive items in the drop-bag is at own risk. The organizer does not take responsibility for any damage to such items during transport.
The race is based on the principle of self-support, which means that each participant must carry all food, drink, and equipment needed along the route. It is however allowed for the participant, in person, to buy food and drink from shops and gas stations along the route.
In 500K, 500K TEAM, 300K and 125K the origanizer will hand out a drop-bag to each runner before the start. The drop-bag is made available to the runners at selected service stations. Only the bag given by the organizer can be used as drop-bag, and the organizer may set a weight limit to it.
The organizer transports 1 piece of luggage for each runner from start to finish. Restrictions regarding size and weight are announced on the website. It is possible to have 1 extra piece of luggage transported for a fee.
Each team and each individual participant are carrying a GPS tracker, provided by the organizer. The tracker is handed out before the start and is then ready for use. The tracker is attached to the outside of the backpack, with a clear view of the sky. It is not allowed to use means of attachment that require tools to be removed (e.g., strips), as this may cause damage to the tracker.
Participants must not operate the trackers themselves unless the organizer gives notice of this. If the participant happens to lose a tracker, then the participant will be billed for the organizer's cost of obtaining a new one.
Participants must follow the organizer's instructions at the station:
The race is conducted without compulsory breaks— it is mainly up to the participant to decide when to take a break, but some restrictions apply concerning where to stay during the break.
Outdoors, the participant can take a break anywhere along the route.
Indoors, one can only take a break:
A list of tourist cabins that can be used during the race will be published on the website.
Indoors, participants must follow the rules in place at the location and comply with instructions given by the staff. Further details will be communicated on the website and in newsletters to the participants.
To take breaks in private houses, cabins, cars, mobile homes, etc. is not allowed and may lead to disqualification of the participant.
If a participant takes a break in other locations than the service stations, all associated costs must be covered by the participant.
In some situations, the organizer may instruct a participant to take a break, e.g.:
To quit the race is only allowed at the service stations.
The following applies to participants who quit or are taken out of the race:
If a participant taken out of the race chooses to continue:
A participant may be taken out of the race as a result of medical assessment. In a case of doubt, the team will be instructed to stop and rest to see if it is advisable for the participant to continue.
To participate in 500K, 500K TEAM and 300K one has to be born in 2007 or earlier. To participate in 125K or 37K one has to be born in 2009 or earlier.
Participation in the race is at the participant's own responsibility and risk. The organizer is not to account for expenses that may arise if a participant is exposed to injury, illness or other matters in the context of the race.
All participants must confirm a generally good physical condition, and that they have experience managing outdoor life in the mountains under different weather conditions.
Those who wish to participate in 500K, 500K TEAM or 300K must first send an application. To participate one must document to have completed an ultra-trail race of at least 75 km length, with moderate elevation. A different activity may be approved, provided it is considered similarly physically demanding.
For 125K and 37K there is not a particular requirement with respect to completing a certain distance, but it is recommended to have a solid physical base and to have experience with running long distances in terrain.
Participants in 500K, 500K TEAM, 300K and 125K must deliver a medical certificate within a deadline specified on the website. The certificate can not be dated earlier than 6 months before the start day of the race.
The participants are committed to study and understand all written information given by the organizer. The participants must also act in accordance with announcements given by the organizer.
Registration is binding.
In case of complete cancellation of the race, earlier than 2 months before the race is scheduled to start, 40% of the registration fee will be refunded. From 2 months before the scheduled start time, no refund will be given.
For participants in 125K and 37K there is no refund to participants that are not able to participate. However, for these contests it is allowed to sell/buy a starting spot.
For contests with an application, participants pay an administration fee for processing the application. This fee is non-refundable.
Given that a spot is available, an applicant found qualified will be notified and requested to pay the registration fee within 10 days. An applicant that does not pay within the deadline will not be registered to the contest.
If an individual participant in 500K and 300K or the entire team in 500K TEAM is prevented from participating, the registration fee will be refunded as follows:
There is no refund for runners/teams withdrawing after 1 September 2026.
The starting spots in 500K and 300K cannot be sold/bought.
The team may change the name of up to two of the team members, but the whole team cannot be substituted. An approved team of two members may be extended to three members. The deadline for changes of the team is 1 May 2027.
If a contest is fully booked, the organizer may create a waiting list. Participants who wish to be on the waiting list must pay an administration fee. This fee is non-refundable.
For contests with application the administration fee to be on the waiting list is the same as the fee for applying directly. If a spot becomes available full payment is requested within 10 days.
For contests without application, registration including full payment must be done shortly after a spot becomes available.
The participant's full name, club name, nationality, and age category may be published in result lists and participant lists.
Pictures may be taken of the participant during the race. Such pictures may be published in social media and on the organizer's websites.
These regulations and conditions can be modified, should it be needed. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website.