Seeley Lake Biathlon
About this race
The Seeley Lake Biathlon, February 6, 2027, is a "citizens biathlon" race. No prior biathlon experience is required. Racers must provide their own ski equipment. Seeley Lake Biathlon will supply rifles, targets and ammo. Racers will experience the thrills and challenges of biathlon. Firearm safety and safe range procedures take priority over race times. All participants must attend a Gun Safety Briefing prior to range practice or race participation. Safety briefing times for each race listed below.
Racers can register for 3K, 7.5K, or 13.5K (new race distances for the mid-length and long race). On-line registration only for the Seeley Lake Biathlon, there will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
- 3K Categories: Adult & Youth
- 7.5K Categories: Adult & Youth
- 13.5K Categories: Adult
Categories for the Races will be broken into heats based on the number of participants, targets, and shooting safety protocols.
For All Races, each racer will ski a loop, shoot prone, ski a loop, shoot standing, and ski another loop to the finish line. A 150 meter penalty loop will be skied for each missed shot.
All events are freestyle. There are no separate categories for classic or skate. Snacks and drinks will be provided to racers; donations suggested for non-racer food.
MANDATORY Gun Safety Briefing and shooting range training will be provided on race day as follows:
- 13.5K participants from 9:00am to 10:00am
- 7.5K participants from9:30am to 10:45am
- 3K participants from 1:00pm to 2:15pm
This race is a cooperative venture between Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Club, a 501C3 nonprofit, and the Wilderness Sportsman Club of Seeley Lake, a 501C4 nonprofit organization. All proceeds go to these non-profits for youth and event development. Our goal is to provide an introduction to biathlon and firearm safety to all participants, with a priority on youth and the young at heart.
For questions call Chris at (406) 499-2221.
The Seeley Lake Biathlon brings an exciting 13.5K, 7.5K, 3K to Seeley Lake, Montana on February 7, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
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Skiing
13.5K Biathlon - Adult Experienced
The 13.5K Race is for Experienced Adults only! Adults are participants 18 years or older. These are freestyle categories, so classic or skate ski styles will compete together. All shooting gear will be provided.
7.5K Biathlon - Adult
Adults are participants 18 years or older. These are freestyle categories, so classic or skate ski styles will compete together. All shooting gear will be provided.
7.5K Biathlon - Youth
Youth includes anyone under 18 years of age. These are freestyle categories, so classic or skate ski styles will compete together. All shooting gear will be provided.
3 K Biathlon - Youth
Youth includes anyone under 18 years of age. These are freestyle categories, so classic or skate ski styles will compete together. All shooting gear will be provided.
3K Biathlon - Adult
Adults are participants 18 years or older. These are freestyle categories, so classic or skate ski styles will compete together. All shooting gear will be provided.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Seeley Lake in 2026, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake Biathlon takes place in Seeley Lake, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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