Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Past event

3:55 PM MDT

Seeley Lake, Montana

$25.00–$50.00 · 6 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of competition at the first annual Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon on Saturday, October 14, 2023, taking place in the stunning surroundings of Seeley Lake, Missoula. This unique event combines the thrill of mountain biking with the precision of biathlon shooting, as participants tackle three laps on dirt trails and test their aim at regulation targets. With race distances for everyone, you can choose from the 15K Adult race, the 9K Adult (Novice) or Youth, and the 5K Youth (Novice) or Adaptive Race.

Whether you're an experienced racer or new to the sport, the Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon welcomes all participants. With rifles, ammo, and targets provided, competitors simply need to bring their mountain bikes (no e-bikes or motorbikes allowed). Don’t miss the pre-race mandatory safety orientation to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Join us for a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and the beautiful fall scenery of Seeley Lake!

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Races

15k Adult Experienced Mountain Bike Biathlon

Participation in the Race and Live-Fire Practice is contingent upon attending the Mandatory Safety Orientation. The Biathlon Range will be supervised with a Safety Officer at each firing point. Access to the range will be controlled by the Gatekeeper. The Race Director has the final say on all range operations. Participants may use their own rifles after inspection if they meet the following criteria: Bolt Action or Straight Pull .22 long rifle caliber Magazine fed from a 5 shot magazine Iron sights only - no scopes, red dot or laser sights

12:30 PM MDT

$50.00

Entries closed
9k Youth Experienced Mountain Bike Biathlon

Participation in the Race and Live-Fire Practice is contingent upon attending the mandatory Safety Orientation. The Biathlon Range will be supervised with a Safety Officer at each firing point. Access to the range will be controlled by the Gatekeeper. The Race Director has the final say on all range operations. Participants may use their own rifles after inspection if they meet the following criteria: Bolt Action or Straight Pull .22 long rifle caliber Magazine fed from a 5 shot magazine Iron sights only - no scopes, red dot or laser sights

1:30 PM MDT

$25.00

Entries closed
2k Adaptive Mountain Bike Biathlon

Participation in the Race and Live-Fire Practice is contingent upon attending the Mandatory Safety Orientation. We will make accommodation for adaptive equipment and assistance for all adaptive athletes, safety will not be compromised. The Biathlon Range will be supervised with a Safety Officer at each firing point. Access to the range will be controlled by the Gatekeeper. The Race Director has the final say on all range operations. Participants may use their own rifles after inspection if they meet the following criteria: Bolt Action or Straight Pull .22 long rifle caliber Magazine fed from a 5 shot magazine Iron sights only - no scopes, red dot or laser sights

3:55 PM MDT

$25.00

Entries closed
9k Adult Novice Mountain Bike Biathlon

Participation in the Race and Live-Fire Practice is contingent upon attending the Mandatory Safety Orientation. The Biathlon Range will be supervised with a Safety Officer at each firing point. Access to the range will be controlled by the Gatekeeper. The Race Director has the final say on all range operations. Participants may use their own rifles after inspection if they meet the following criteria: Bolt Action or Straight Pull .22 long rifle caliber Magazine fed from a 5 shot magazine Iron sights only - no scopes, red dot or laser sights

1:40 PM MDT

$50.00

Entries closed
5k Youth Novice Mountain Bike Biathlon

Participation in the Race and Live-Fire Practice is contingent upon attending the Mandatory Safety Orientation. The Biathlon Range will be supervised with a Safety Officer at each firing point. Access to the range will be controlled by the Gatekeeper. The Race Director has the final say on all range operations. Participants may use their own rifles after inspection if they meet the following criteria: Bolt Action or Straight Pull .22 long rifle caliber Magazine fed from a 5 shot magazine Iron sights only - no scopes, red dot or laser sights

3:45 PM MDT

$25.00

Entries closed
2k Youth Novice Mountain Bike Biathlon

3:45 PM MDT

$25.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon 2023

Seeley Lake Nordic announces the first annual Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon. Building on the popular Seeley Lake Biathlon, we are hosting a fall bike biathlon. Earlier this summer, Seeley Lake Nordic made some improvements to the Biathlon Range, funded in part with a Missoula County Micro Grant, and we are eager to test out the improved range and trails at Seeley Creek.

The Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon is a race where competitors ride three laps on dirt trails and enter the range twice to shoot five rounds at regulation biathlon targets. This is a participation-based event with rifles, ammo and targets provided by Seeley Lake Nordic and the Wilderness Sportsman's Club of Seeley Lake both are 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations. Competitors must provide their own mountain bike; no e-bikes or motorbikes. No prior biathlon experience required.

Racers can register for 15K Adult; or 9K Adult (Novice) or Youth; or 5K Youth (Novice) or Adaptive Race.

* EXPERIENCED: Individuals who have participated in 2 or more biathlon (nordic, running or biking) events or clinics
* NOVICE: Individuals who have little or no biathlon experience.
* ADAPTIVE: Individuals who are using adaptive mountain bikes or need extra assistance to participate in race

On-line registration only for the Arrowleaf Mountain Bike Biathlon; there will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND A PRE-RACE MANDATORY SAFETY ORIENTATION. The first Safety Orientation, for the 15K and 9K races, will begin at 9:15am on Oct 14, 2023. Safety Orientation for the 5K races will begin at 12:30 pm. After the Mandatory Safety Orientation, a live fire practice and opportunity to zero rifles will commence prior to the start of the race. Each race will have interval starts with electronic timing. A one minute time penalty will be assessed for each missed shot in place of penalty laps. All rifles will remain at the range. No biking with rifles will be permitted.