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Minnesota Summer Biathlon Festival – August 17th Race

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Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Woodland Trails Regional Park

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Super Sprint – Qualifying round / Semifinal Heats / Finals*

Schedule
9:15 – Check-in at the biathlon range
10:00 – Zero
11:00 – Qualifying round
11:30 – Semifinal heats
12:00 – Finals A/B
12:30 – Potluck lunch
Race fee $10

Payable by cash or check on the day of the event.
* Everyone will qualify for Semifinals and Final heats
Short 0.9 to 1.5 km course will be used. Details will be provided prior to the event. 

Potluck lunch after the race!
US Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Course REQUIRED
Potluck sign-up
It takes many volunteers to put on our events. Please sign up to volunteer here.

Questions? Concerns? Contact administration@minnesotabiathlon.com

Minnesota Summer Biathlon Festival – August 16th Training

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Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Woodland Trails Regional Park

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9:00 – Check-in at the biathlon range.
9:00-9:15 – Introductions and safety
9:15-10:30 – Ski technique drills and analysis
10:30-12:00 – Combos and super sprint race prep.
12:00-1:00 – Lunch! Some provided, bring some of your own as well.
1:00-2:00 – Shooting games & super sprint race prep.
2:00-3:30 – Classic ski technique.
Training fee $30  
$10 for each additional biathlete from the same household.

Ammo available for $50/500 rounds.

Payable by cash or check on the day of the event.

US Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Course REQUIRED

WHAT TO BRING
• Camp payment. 
• Rifle, Ammunition. 
• Rollerskis, boots, poles, helmet, optional classic ski equipment for afternoon.
• Running shoes and workout clothing appropriate for the weather.
• Hydration/snacks. 
• Some classic rollerskis available for use at the camp.
It takes many volunteers to put on our events. Please sign up to volunteer here.
Questions? Concerns? Contact administration@minnesotabiathlon.comminnesotabiathlon.com

Elk River Summer Race #2: Results

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See attached PDF for detailed results.

9.3km

OverallCategoryRacerTimeMisses
11 YMSergei Viskovatykh32:3311
21 U17MCaleb Gilbertson35:1111
31 SMHenry Fischer36:1311
42 U17MMason Ellingson38:037
52 SMTravis Walbon44:049
63 U17MAdam Peterson46:2114

8.2km

OverallCategoryRacerTimeMisses
11 U15MCarson Gilbertson32:2812
21 JWSaylor Landrum37:468
31 YWIrina Viskovatykh37:579
42 U15MElliot Miner38:3114
51 MMBlake Wagoner43:327
61 MWAlissa Johnson43:3815
72 MWRebecca Gilbertson46:5510
3 U15MPatrick Lammersen46:5515
93 MWDanielle Miner48:0312

5km

OverallCategoryRacerTimeMisses
11 U15WAddie Ellingson40:228
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Elk River Summer Race #1: June 29th

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May the 4th Training

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Woodland Trails Regional Park

Elk River – Sunday, May 4, 2025

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May the 4th be with you training for newcomers and experienced athletes to use the power of the Force  to accurately shoot targets after energetic skiing.

Schedule
9:00 – Check-in at the biathlon range.
9:00-9:30 – Introductions and safety.
9:30-11:00 – Shooting accuracy and range procedures.
11:00-12:30 – Ski technique drills and analysis.
12:30-1:15 – Lunch! Some snacks provided, bring some of your own as well.
1:15-2:45 – Third training block.
2:45-3:30 – Shooting games.
Training fee $30 + club membership
$10 for each additional biathlete from the same household.
Ammo available for newcomers for $40.
Payable by cash or check on the day of the event.
Have you bought your 2025 Membership yet?Membership form here.
US Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Course REQUIRED
WHAT TO BRING
• Membership form and payment if needed. 
• Rifle, Ammunition.
• Rollerskis, boots, poles, helmet. 
• Running shoes and workout clothing appropriate for the weather.
• Hydration/snacks. 
It takes many volunteers to put on our events. Please sign up to volunteer here.
Questions? Concerns?
Contact administration@minnesotabiathlon.com
minnesotabiathlon.com

April Camp Recap

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A Minnesota Biathlon training day was held at the Elk River range on April 12.

Fifteen athletes and several coaches worked with the athletes on rifle fit, shooting position, and basic skills. Participants ranged from some with international racing experience to the first time biathlon shooting.

The next training day will be May 4th. Registration and information coming soon!