Race Events

Yellowstone Ski Festival Races, West Yellowstone, Montana
EXCEL Format -- ALL RACES
Live Timing Links:

​Men: http://raceresults.sportstats.us/display-results.xhtml?raceid=95966
U16M: http://raceresults.sportstats.us/display-results.xhtml?raceid=95967
Women: http://raceresults.sportstats.us/display-results.xhtml?raceid=95965
WYSEF/NNF: http://raceresults.sportstats.us/display-results.xhtml?raceid=95959
  • Biathlon
  • FIS/NRL Freestyle
  • Masters
  • Juniors
  • Results
  • SuperTour
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Wednesday, November 21 • Altius Handcrafted Firearms/WYSEF Biathlon Race

$20.00 per skier through 11:59pm, Wednesday, November 14

$25.00 per skier through 12 pm. Tuesday, November 20

Online registration only.  No paper registrations. ​
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Registration closes on Tuesday November 20 at 12PM for all biathlon races.
Sprint Race

Format:  This event will be organized following standard IBU rules for the Sprint Race. The Start will be individual at 30 sec intervals.
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Distance: 10km for Men/Junior Men and 7.5km for Women/Junior Women/Youth Men & Women. 

Awards Schedule:  Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each class.  All medals will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony at the Biathlon Range following the completion of the race.  ​
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Novice Race

This event is open to all interested skiers*.  No previous biathlon or shooting experience is necessary. *All new biathletes are required to participate in the "Try Biathlon" clinic at the range on Tuesday Nov. 20 from 10:30am to noon.  Novice Race is also for any experienced Biathletes with their own rifles, but who do not plan to carry their rifles.

Distance:  4km for all categories. (3 laps of the ORANGE loop).  Map will be posted at stadium area.
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Awards Schedule:  Medals will be awarded to the top 3 Men and Women.  All medals will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony at the Biathlon Range following the completion of the race.  
Biathlon Race Schedule
Monday, November 19
​4:00 - 5:00PM
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​Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber visitor center) to assist with late online registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.
Tuesday, November 20
​10:30AM-12:00PM

​​“Try It” Biathlon Demonstration.  All novice biathletes must attend in order to participate in Wednesday’s race.  Pre-registration is required.  (Rendezvous Ski Trails Biathlon Range)
12:00 PM  ​
Registration closes for ALL BIATHLON RACES
3:00PM-5:00PM ​
Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber visitor center) to assist with late online Biathlon registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.
4:30 PM ​
Biathlon Coaches Meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave) 
Wednesday, November 21
9:00-10:00 AM  

Biathlon Zero and bib pick-up for biathlon sprint and novice race
10:00 AM ​
Biathlon Sprint Start, Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails
11:00 AM
Novice Biathlon Clinic & Start, Biathlon Cabin/Rendezvous Trails

​Details of the race can be confirmed with Marc Sheppard at Altius Handcrafted Firearms, 406-646-9222,  altiusguns@gmail.com

Saturday, November 24 • Freestyle Distance
  • Distances:  
    • Men U18 and older:  10k
    • Men U16:  5k
    • Women U16 and older:  5k
  • Start: 10:00am
  • Format: 15 second interval
  • Ages: This race is open to ALL skiers U16 and older. Competitive racers have the chance to earn points and citizen racers can test their skills against the sport’s top athletes.
  • Registration:
    • ​U16 & up:  $30.00 per skier through 11:59pm, Saturday, November 17. Online registration only.  REGISTRATION FOR ALL RACES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, NOV 21
      • Late Registration: $10 fee per skier from 12:00am, Sunday, November 18 until 11:59pm Wednesday, November 21.  No paper registrations.
  • Scoring: ​FIS rules 
    ALL racers participating in this race MUST hold either an active US Ski & Snowboard license or an active FIS license. All licenses must be active and submitted no later than 3pm Fri Nov 30. Any athlete who is inactive after 3pm will not receive a race bib.
Awards:  Medals will be awarded to the top three over all Male and Female athletes and the top three U16 Males and U16 Females.  All medals and prize money will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night 7:00pm at the Holiday Inn.  All athletes must be present to receive their awards.
  • 1st Place Overall (M/W):  $500
  • 2nd Place Overall (M/W):  $300
  • 3rd Place Overall (M/W):  $150

Details of the race will be covered at the coaches’ meeting, 5:30 PM Friday, November 23 at Race Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave) 

Saturday, November 24 • Masters Race

  • Start Time:  11:00AM  (approximate)
  • Format:  5k Freestyle, 15 second interval start
  • Ages:  ​All Masters skiers (aged 20+)
  • Registration Fee:  $25.00 per skier through 11:59, THURSDAY, November 22; Online registration ONLY.  
  • Scoring:  This is a non-scored race
  • Awards:  Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each ten-year age group and to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.  All awards will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 24 at 7:00PM at the Holiday Inn.
  • Details of the race will be covered at the Friday 5:30 PM coaches meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber Visitor Center)

Saturday, November 24 • WYSEF Juniors Race

  • Start Time:  11:30AM  (approximate)
  • Format:  5k Freestyle, 15 second interval start
  • Ages:  U20 - U8
  • Registration Fee:  $25.00 per skier through 11:59, THURSDAY, November 22; Online registration ONLY.  ​  
  • Scoring:  This race is intended to be a low-key race to start out the season.  No scoring will occur.
  • Awards:  Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers in each USSA-designated (U8-U20) group.  All awards will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 24 at 7:00PM at the Holiday Inn.
Details of the race will be covered at the Friday 5:30 PM coaches meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber Visitor Center)

The Juniors Race is the brainchild of timing contractor, Ernie Page.  He noticed the Yellowstone Ski Festival was the perfect venue for an early race for Juniors.  The Junior's Race is intended to follow the SuperTour race allowing Junior racers a chance to ski on a tough course and pick up valuable race experience.  This event is low-keyed and open to age classes U20 and younger. ​
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