Races

Race Events

Yellowstone Ski Festival Races, West Yellowstone, Montana

Biathlon
FIS/NRL Freestyle
Masters
Juniors
Results

Wednesday, November 22 • Altius Handcrafted Firearms/WYSEF Biathlon Race

$20.00 per skier through 5pm, Thursday, November 16

$25.00 per skier through 12 pm. Tuesday, November 21

Online registration only. No paper registrations.

Registration closes on Tuesday November 21 at 12PM for all biathlon races.

YSF Range Use Rules

Biathlon Start List

Biathlon course maps

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.

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 on Saturday 7pm at the Holiday Inn.

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. 21 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.

Awards Schedule: Medals will be awarded to the top 3 Men and Women. All medals will be handed out at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday 7pm at the Holiday Inn.

Biathlon Race Schedule

Monday, November 20
4:00 - 5:00PM

Race Secretary available at Race HQ (Chamber visitor center) to assist with late online registration, answer race questions, and confirm registration.

Tuesday, November 21
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 22
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@earthlink.net

Saturday, November 25 • 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 5pm, Saturday, November 18. Online registration only. REGISTRATION FOR ALL RACES CLOSE ON MONDAY, NOV 21
  - Late Registration: $10 fee per skier from 5pm, Saturday, November 18 until 11:59pm Wednesday, November 22. No paper registrations.
Scoring: USSA/FIS rules

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top three athletes (Juniors and Seniors). 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 24 at Race Headquarters (Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, 30 Yellowstone Ave)

Saturday, November 25 • WYSEF/NNF Masters Race

5K Course map

Start Time: 11:00AM (approximate)
Format: 5k Classic, 15 second interval start
Ages: All Masters skiers (aged 30+)
Registration Fee: $15.00 per skier through 5pm, Wednesday, 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 26 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 25 • WYSEF Juniors Race

5K Course map

Start Time: 11:30AM (approximate)
Format: 5k Classic, 15 second interval start
Ages: U20 - U8
Registration Fee: $15.00 per skier through 5pm, Wednesday, 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 25 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.