- Woodland Trails Park, Elk River
- Saturday, July 12, 2025
- REGISTER HERE
- Simulated Pursuit format rapid interval start roller ski biathlon race.
- Men-9.3 km, Women-8.2 km
Alternate distances/shooting available for younger (U15)/beginners. - 9:15 – Check-in at the biathlon range.
10:00 – Zero.
11:00 – Race start
12:00 – Awards.
Range open for training until around 2 pm - Race fee $10. Payable by cash or check on the day of the event.
- US Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Course REQUIRED
- It takes many volunteers to put on our events. Please sign up to volunteer here.
Questions? Concerns? Contact administration@minnesotabiathlon.com
Category Archives: Elk River
Elk River Summer Race #1: Results
8.6km
| Overall | Category Place | Category | Racer | Start | Finish | Overall Time | Back | P | S | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | U17M | Caleb Gilbertson | 4:00 | 32:31 | 28:31 | +0:00 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | YM | Sergei Viskovatykh | 4:30 | 33:151 | 28:451 | +0:14 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | JM | Elliott Oberton | 1:00 | 30:22 | 29:22 | +0:51 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | JM | Paavo Rova | 3:00 | 33:36 | 30:36 | +2:05 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | U17M | Moses Schollett | 2:00 | 33:40 | 31:40 | +3:09 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 | U17M | Mason Ellingson | 2:30 | 34:25 | 31:55 | +3:24 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | 2 | YM | Nick Sprang | 5:30 | 40:071 | 34:371 | +6:06 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 | MM | Nick Swanson | 5:00 | 41:44 | 36:44 | +8:13 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | 1 | SM | Travis Walbon | 1:30 | 42:45 | 41:15 | +12:44 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 | 4 | U17M | Adam Peterson | 3:30 | 47:21 | 43:51 | +15:20 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
1Includes a 30-second penalty for skipping the range loop on the first ski lap.
6.6km
| Overall | Category Place | Category | Racer | Start | Finish | Overall Time | Back | P | S | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | U15M | Carson Gilbertson | 10:30 | 34:09 | 23:39 | +0:00 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | YW | Sophia Jedlewska | 10:00 | 36:18 | 26:18 | +2:39 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | YW | Irina Viskovatykh | 11:00 | 38:08 | 27:08 | +3:29 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | YW | Tuuli Rova | 9:00 | 36:33 | 27:33 | +3:54 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 4 | YW | Selah Binsfeld | 9:30 | 37:32 | 28:02 | +4:23 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | U15M | Elliot Miner | 7:00 | 35:56 | 28:56 | +5:17 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 | YW | Mallory Romenesko | 6:30 | 35:38 | 29:08 | +5:29 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | 1 | MW | Alissa Johnson | 8:30 | 38:11 | 29:41 | +6:02 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | 3 | U15M | Patrick Lammersen | 6:00 | 41:11 | 35:11 | +11:32 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 10 | 2 | MW | Danielle Miner | 7:30 | 44:36 | 37:06 | +13:27 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
3km
| Overall | Category Place | Category | Racer | Start | Finish | Overall Time | Back | P | P-on-S | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | U15W | Addie Ellingson | 8:00 | 32:38 | 24:38 | +0:00 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
May the 4th Training
Elk River – Sunday, May 4, 2025
| 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. |
| 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
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!
Minnesota Biathlon Spring Training – April 12th
| Woodland Trails Regional Park Elk River Saturday, April 12, 2025 |
| Register here |
| Training for newcomers and experienced athletes |
| Schedule 9:00 – Check-in at the biathlon range. 9:00-9:30 – Introductions and rifle safety assessment. 9:30-11:00 – Rifle fitting and basic skills. 11:00-12:30 – Second training block. 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 – Fun 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. • Rifle, Ammunition. • Rollerskis (recommended but optional – yeah its only April), boots, poles, helmet, other protective gear as you desire. • Running shoes and workout clothing appropriate for the weather. • Bounding poles if not roller skiing. • Hydration/snacks. |
| It takes many volunteers to put on our events. Please sign up to volunteer here. |
| Questions? Concerns? Contact administration@minnesotabiathlon.com |
Race Updates for MN Cup #8
As you might have guessed: several days of sun and 50-degree-F temperatures have eliminated our snowpack.
The race on March 1st will instead be a running race. Five laps as announced, with a total running distance of less than 5km (exact course is being planned), all of which will be on pavement.