FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2001 Fall Biathlon Rollerski Festival
Sponsored by Minnesota Biathlon
The 6th Anuual Minnesota Biathlon Fall Festival will be held at the Elk River
Biathlon Range, Oct 18, 20, 21. This race series is the biggest rollerski
biathlon series held in North America, featuring the top junior biathletes
from Minnesota, New York, Vermont, Colorado, and Manitoba. Olympic hopefuls
senior from Minnesota, as well as the U.S. Junior National Team will be
competing. Past field size has been 60-65 athletes, and we are expecting a
record field this year.
3 Roller Biathlon Races
At the Elk River Range & Trail System
Dates:
- Thursday 18 October, Rollerski Biathlon Individual Format 15km/10km,
must have your own rifle for all races
- Saturday 20 October, Rollerski Biathlon 10km/7.5km sprint,
- Sunday 21 October, Rollerski Biathlon 12km/10km Pursuit, start order based on
Saturday results
Fees:
MN Biathlon Members- Free- otherwise $10 per race. You MUST
PREREGISTER by email- name, age and which races you want to do, email to
[email protected] or fax 952/926-4095. Registration Deadline October 16th,
6pm. NO day of race registration. Coaches- please send in lists of your
athletes.
Schedule:
Thursday Saturday and Sunday
9:00am bib pick up 8:00am bib pick up
10:00-11:00 Zero 9:00-10:00 Zero
11:15 Race start 10:15 Race Start
Directions to Race Site:
From the Twin Cities: Take I-94 West (& north) to Hwy 101 east to Elk River
and Hwy 10 north 3 lights. At the 3rd light take a right on Proctor and go
north about 2 miles to 200 meters past Golf Clubhouse turn right into
Woodland Trails Park parking space. Follow signs on trails to range and race
start. See you there!
Elk River Location
Woodland Trails Map
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