Come enjoy the recent snowfall at Snowflake Nordic on Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st.
Find the details, sign-up, and pay online: https://www.skireg.com/snowflake-biathlon-race
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Minnesota Biathletes in the News
CCX Media recently published a feature on Luci Anderson and her current Olympic adventure. Also featured is Emma Stertz and a handful of other familiar characters in the B-roll footage.
Minnesota Summer Biathlon Festival – August 16th Training
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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
2025 Spring/Summer/Fall Schedule
Below is the current schedule through the end of 2025. All events are subject to change – especially the on-snow events – due to a variety of factors.
| April 12th | Training Camp | Elk River |
| May 4th | Training Camp | Elk River |
| June 19th-22nd | Training Camp | Mt. Itasca |
| June 29th | Rollerski Race #1 | Elk River |
| July 12th | Rollerski Race #2 | Elk River |
| July 15th-18th | Ariens Nordic Center High-Performance Training Camp | Brillion, WI |
| July 19th-20th | Midwest Regional Summer Championships | Brillion, WI |
| August 16th | Training Camp | Elk River |
| August 17th | Rollerski Race #3 | Elk River |
| September 6th | Rollerski Race #4 | Elk River |
| September 7th | Training Camp | Elk River |
| September 13th | Duluth NorthShore Inline Marathon Rollerski Race with Duluth Biathlon | Duluth |
| September 14th | Duluth Training & Running Event | Snowflake Nordic |
| October 12th | Rollerski Race #5 | Elk River |
| November 30th | On-snow race | Mt. Itasca |
| December 6th-7th | On-snow races | Mt. Itasca |
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.
Minnesota Athletes Race for Team USA in IBU Junior Cup and Junior Open European Championships
Eric Anderson (Frontenac, MN – Bluff Country Biathlon) and Annelise Baird (Baxter, MN – Minnesota Biathlon) competed in their first international races, as youth athletes competing at the junior level. Eric and Annelise competed in the International Biathlon Union Junior Cup races in Jakuszyce, Poland, held January 16-19, 2025. The Junior Cup races began with Sprint races; Annelise led the women’s team in 50th, missing just two shots on the day while Eric Anderson finished 69th in the men’s race. Based on her results from the Sprint, Annelise toed the line for the junior women’s Mass Start 60, finishing 56th. The final day of racing saw another Sprint. Eric bested his previous Sprint result in 53rd while Annelise finished in 72nd.
“I’m really proud of the team’s efforts this week at the Junior Cup in Poland,” said U.S. Biathlon Director of Athlete Development and IBU Junior Cup Team Leader Tim Burke. “Many of our athletes were competing in their first international biathlon races, going up against competitors up to four years older. Despite the challenge, they held their own and can leave Poland with the confidence that they are ready to compete at the junior level on the international stage.”
The team then traveled to Altenberg, Germany for the 2025 IBU Junior Open European Championships, held January 22-26. The race weekend consisted Individual races, Mixed and Single Mixed Relays, Sprints, and finished up with Mass Start 60 races. Eric Anderson finished 61st in the Individual with Annelise Baird in 78th. Eric and Annelise then teamed up with Tristan Thrasher (Steamboat Springs, CO – Team Altius) and Haley Finch(Anchorage, AK – Alaska Winter Stars) for the Mixed Relay where the US Team finished 16th. Annelise finished up her racing with 79th in Sprint while Eric was 99th in the Sprint. Neither qualified for the Mass Start 60 but they enjoyed cheering for their US teammates racing the mass start.
Photos: Chris Campbell
