2022 Summer Running Biathlon Races (open to first timers without a rifle)
A 6 race summer (running) training biathlon race series will be held on Thursday evenings throughout July and August - July 7, 14, 21, August 4, 11, 18. These races are open to beginners (must be 14 years old to race with a .22 rifle) as well as experienced biathletes. No experience is needed and first timers with no shooting experience are welcome. Race distance is usually 5 kilometers on mostly dirt with some pavement. Safety clinic, instruction and shared rifle use (rifles stay on the shooting mat) is available for novices. Awards are given at the end of the 6 race series. Registration is on SkiReg (opens June 2) and you must register before 1:00pm on each race day. 5:00 to 5:30 PM safety clinic, zero 5:30 to 6:00 PM for experts, Race Start at 6:10 PM. Cost is $15 per race). Discount for EABC members.
IMPORTANT - If you are sport class (novice) you will have to complete a safety clinic before you can race. These clinics will take about 30 minutes and will be offered at 5:00pm on Thursdays before the races. If you are late for the race night safety clinic you will not get to race. Safety clinics are good for one year. There is no charge for the safety clinic and you will get to do some shooting. Please email if you have any questions.
ALSO VERY IMPORTANT! Speed is 20MPH on Base. If you are caught speeding we could lose our lease. Thank you for going the speed limit.