Minnesota Cup #7 Postponed to 3/21

All those who registered for 3/15 have been automatically moved to the 3/21 event, but any new 3/21 entrants can register here.

From Bill:

Unfortunately, the weather is not cooperating with our plans! With a major snowstorm, ice storm, wind etc forecast for central and southern MN and up through Duluth, the race organizers realize travel will be difficult and perhaps unsafe for anyone not in the Mt Itasca area.

Accordingly, we are postponing the race until next Saturday, the 21st of March. Later this weekend, the Ski Reg site will be revised and reopened for more registrations. Anyone who signed up for tomorrow and paid online,  but who can’t make it next Saturday will be offered a refund by MN Biathlon.

The weather forecast for the Mt Itasca area seems to be in flux, but there is adequate machine-made snow to achieve a good race course even if some of the recent natural snow starts to diminish.

Enjoy the Journey–it can get a bit devious at times!!

Minnesota Summer Biathlon Festival – August 16th Training

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

Woodland Trails Regional Park

Register here.

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 12thTraining CampElk River
May 4thTraining CampElk River
June 19th-22ndTraining CampMt. Itasca
June 29thRollerski Race #1Elk River
July 12thRollerski Race #2Elk River
July 15th-18thAriens Nordic Center High-Performance Training CampBrillion, WI
July 19th-20thMidwest Regional Summer ChampionshipsBrillion, WI
August 16thTraining CampElk River
August 17thRollerski Race #3Elk River
September 6thRollerski Race #4Elk River
September 7thTraining CampElk River
September 13thDuluth NorthShore Inline Marathon Rollerski Race with Duluth BiathlonDuluth
September 14thDuluth Training & Running EventSnowflake Nordic
October 12thRollerski Race #5Elk River
November 30thOn-snow raceMt. Itasca
December 6th-7thOn-snow racesMt. Itasca