RUN AND GUN SUMMER BIATHLON

GEARS AND GUNS MOUNTAIN BIKE BIATHLON

AT FLAT ROCK RANCH, COMFORT
Entry fee:
$45- includes T-Shirt and Refreshments
$80 for both events

Awards given for top three in each category for the Run/ Shoot- Summer Biathlon and the
Mountain Bike/ Shoot- MTB Biathlon
Overall Awards given for top three in each category - Summer Biathlon and MTB Biathlon
combined times

$10 onsite late fee charged

Registration online at BikeReg- http://www.bikereg.com/run‐and‐gun‐gears‐and‐guns‐

biathlon‐weekend‐at‐flat‐rock‐ranch
T-shirts and sizing guaranteed to anyone registering online before June 15. First come first
serve after that

USA Biathlon permitted- USA Biathlon license or $10 one-day Biathlon license payable
onsite

Please watch both safety videos at USA Biathlon: Biathlon Safety Video

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/807557236043163/
Info: http://www.flatrockranch.net

SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY- JUNE 25, 2016

4 pm- 7 pm Shooting range open for practice- experienced shooters onsite for
instruction and tips

SUNDAY- JUNE 26, 2016

RUN AND GUN SUMMER BIATHLON

Run and Shoot event

GEARS AND GUNS MOUNTAIN BIKE BIATHLON

Mountain Bike and Shoot event

7 am- 8 am Registration, equipment check and athlete check-in for both events
8:15 am Mandatory Racers meeting- Run & Gun Summer Biathlon
8:15 am Start list posted- Individual starts at 30-second intervals
8:30 am Start of Run & Gun Summer Biathlon
9:30-10 am Registration, equipment check and athlete check-in for Gears and
Guns MTB Biathlon
10:15 am Mandatory Racers meeting- Gears and Guns MTB Biathlon
10:15 am Start list posted- Individual starts at 30-second intervals
10:30 am Start of Gears and Guns MTB Biathlon

12ish Award ceremony for both events

Categories for both events:

Men Open 40+
Men Open 39 & under
Women Open

Junior 18 & under category added if there are 4 or more athletes

Gun criteria:
22 Long Rifle either Bolt, Pump or Lever Action. All guns must use Open Sights. 5 rounds
will be used for each of the two shooting legs.

6” targets at 40 meters

There will be designated Range Safety Officers (RSO) in place that will oversee the safety
of the firing range throughout the race and will assist with any issues with firearms.

If you are sharing a gun with someone we will figure the start times so that sharing is
possible.

Guns will be racked at the Shooting Range- NO GUNS WILL BE CARRIED ON THE RUN
OR THE BIKE.

All Rifles must be pointed in a safe direction at all times, failure to point rifle in safe
direction will result in a disqualification (DQ) from the event.

Each shooter must have Eye and Ear protection on before they touch their rifle prior to
approaching the firing line.

Rifles will only be loaded when at firing line and in shooting position with rifle pointed in
safe direction and under supervision of a Range Safety Officer. All Rifles must be stored
and transported with the action open (bolt to the rear) and no ammunition in the firearm
unless under the supervision of the Range Safety Officer at the designated shooting
position.
5 rounds only, will be prepared in advance and inserted at the firing line. After shooting,
magazines will be removed at the firing line with bolts open or a chamber flag inserted
before racking gun. Tube fed magazines must have feed tube removed after shooting.
Racers will be responsible for picking up and loading their own guns.

If there is a misfire, racer must wait with the rifle downrange for 30 seconds.
Mountain bike legs- racers can get assistance from other racers but no outside assistance
is allowed. Anything used for a repair must be carried by the racers.

Summer Biathlon Format (running and shooting): Time trial format-

30-second intervals. All running loops are different.
2 K run loop
Shoot Prone- 5 shots
2 K run loop
Shoot Offhand (standing)- 5 shots
3 K run loop
Shoot Prone- 5 shots
.1 K run loop
Finish

Mountain Bike Biathlon Format (mountain biking and shooting): Time trial format- 30-
second intervals. Three mountain bike loops, the last loop is done twice
3 K mountain bike loop
Shoot Prone- 5 shots
4 K mountain bike loop
Shoot Offhand (standing)- 5 shots
3 K mountain bike loop
Shoot Prone- 5 shots
3 K mountain bike loop- repeat of 3rd mtb loop
Finish

In each shooting leg, racer gets 5 shots. For each miss, the racer must run or ride one
penalty lap (penalty laps take about 20 seconds for run and 40 seconds for mtb). Example-
racer one runs/ rides LOOP 1 and arrives at the shooting range. Racer puts on safety
glasses and ear protection if not already wearing it. Racer picks up his racked gun and
takes his five round magazine/ container of 5 shots. Racer goes to firing line and loads
gun, shoots and hits the target 3 times with 2 misses. Racer unloads gun and leaves firing
line back to safety line. Re-racks gun and starts running or gets on bike. Runs/ rides to
penalty lap area. Does 2 penalty laps and then continues on to LOOP 2. Comes into
shooting area for second time, follows shooting procedure and gets 4 hits, one miss. Runs/
rides to penalty lap, does one lap and then continues on to LOOP 3. Comes into shooting
area a third time, follows shooting procedure and gets 5 hits- Runs/ rides to penalty lap,
gets to bypass penalty runs/ rides last loop to the finish.

Questions?
Email: hillbike@ktc.com
Call: 830-896-6864