In-Line Skating Lacrosse Netball Paddleball Pool Rugby Running Sailing Skiing Soccer Softball Swimming Sports Orgs. Competitors run a 5km course with two shooting stops, one prone and one standing. Using a .22 caliber rifle, the shooting distance is 25 or 50 meters, depending on the course. Time deductions are awarded for each hit on the metal knock-down targets.
All equipment is provided by the race director.
A wide variety of people participate in Summer Biathlon. A full schedule of competitive events is held from April to October across the country. Highlights of the season include the National Championships and the World championships. Pre- race shooting clinics are held before each competition, giving newcomers an opportunity to try out the rifles and learn safety procedures. Summer biathlon is a great introduction to the sport.