Biathlon Season to Open with First-Ever Urban Event in Munich
The 2025 biathlon season begins on October 19 with a unique skiroller competition at Munich's Olympiapark, featuring a temporary shooting range on water.
- The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has announced that the 2025 season will kick off with an urban show event in Munich's Olympiapark on October 19.
- The event features a fast-paced 'Super-Sprint' format, with 60 men and 60 women competing in four preliminary heats before advancing to a final race.
- A temporary 15-lane shooting range will be constructed on a section of the Olympiapark lake, with athletes using standard small-caliber rifles.
- The event, named 'Loop One,' aims to attract younger audiences and promote summer biathlon by showcasing the sport in an urban environment without snow.
- The festival begins on October 18, with additional events highlighting Para-Biathlon and youth competitions, and is expected to return in 2026 and 2027.