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Distance: 30.3 km from FredericksburgSat, Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
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Distance: 30.2 km from FredericksburgSun, Sep 13, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
COVID protocols follow current CDC guidelines for race weekend
Register for both The Run and Gun and the Gears and Guns and receive a $10 discount
You must have either an annual US Biathlon license or purchase a $20 one day license with your registration on Bikereg or with cash or check onsite.
RUN AND GUN SUMMER BIATHLON
GEARS AND GUNS MOUNTAIN BIKE BIATHLON
AT FLAT ROCK RANCH, COMFORT
Entry fee:
$45- each event
$80 for both events
One Day US Biathlon license required- $20 one day license available.
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-
USA Biathlon sanctioned- USA Biathlon license or $20 one-day Biathlon license payable onsite
Basic biathlon safety rules
Please make sure that you have taken the US Biathlon Basic Rifle Safety Course. You will have to create an account, click on “Education”/ “US Biathlon Courses” / “Basic Rifle Safety Course”
There will be a US Biathlon certified Range Safety Officer onsite to do your assessment during the practice session on Saturday September 6 as well as first thing Sunday morning before the event.
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY- SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
4 pm- 7 pm Shooting range open for practice- experienced shooters onsite for instruction and tips
4 pm- 7 pm Registration open at https://www.bikereg.com/run-and-gun-gears-and-guns-biathlon-weekend-at-flat-rock-ranch
SUNDAY- SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
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- Gears & Guns MTB Biathlon
8:15 am Start list posted- Individual starts at 30-second intervals
8:30 am Start of Gears and Guns MTB Biathlon
9:30-10 am Registration, equipment check and athlete check-in for Run and Gun Summer Biathlon
10:15 am Mandatory Racers meeting- Run and Gun Summer Biathlon
10:15 am Start list posted- Individual starts at 30-second intervals
10:30 am Start of Run and Gun Summer Biathlon
12ish Award ceremony for both events
Categories for both events:
Men Open 46+
Men Open 45 & under
Women Open
Junior 18 & under category added if there are 4 or more athletes
Other categories might be added at discretion of race promoter
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 three 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.
A mandatory chamber flag is required for every firearm. Homemade one is sufficent (ie zip tie, weed eater line, etc). Must not be able to fall out while rifle is in the rack. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EGsAAOSwsq1crR-w/s-l400.jpg
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: [email protected]
Call: 830-896-6864
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Distance: 47.4 km from FredericksburgFri, Oct 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The last day to unregister for a full refund will be Sept. 23rd. After the refund period a credit can be given towards a future event.
For more information about the event, including route files, please visit the Central Texas Showdown website.
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Distance: 38.1 km from FredericksburgSat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
$10 Late charge added to adult race categories on Friday October 23 at 7pm
$10 Last Minute fee added to adult and junior categories on Saturday October 24 at 7 pm
Number Pickup will be open at 7:30 am on Sunday and stay open through the morning.
Online registration on Bikereg open until 2:00 pm on Saturday for the fun events on Saturday.
Registration closed for all classes and categories on BikeReg at 6:30am October 25, 2026. Registration is ONLINE ONLY! There will be absolutely NO in-person dictation or handwritten release/registration forms available at the race venue.
Races are sanctioned by USA Cycling.
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Please go to usacycling.org and renew/buy your license now (licenses valid for one year)
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One-day licenses are $15 for category 3 (Beginner One-Day) and $35 for Pro, Cat 1 and Cat 2 (Experienced One-Day). Both can be purchased through BikeReg during the registration process. There is no limit to how many times a racer can compete on a one-day through the year.
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2026 USAC Annual License Fee: Junior $40 / Adult $110.
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We WILL NOT process license renewals or new sales at the event, please take care of this before arriving at the race venue.
Registration includes a $10 Race Course use fee that is being collected for Kerrville Schreiner Park. Gate will be open to everyone all weekend long- no spectator fee.
Reservations for accomodation, camping and RV spots in Kerrville Schreiner Park are all reserved for the mountain bike festival. Bookings will be done directly with the Park: phone: 830-257-7300. Tell them you are with the mountain bike festival and be prepared with any requests for specific spots. See park map here: https://kerrvilletx.gov/1715/Park-Map
Thanks to our sponsors: Hill Country Bicycle Works, Home in the Hills Realty, Kerrville Schreiner Park, Kerrville Convention & Visitor's Bureau, State Farm Amber Thomason, Kuhdoo Soap Company, StayHillCountry.com, Security State Bank and Trust, Giro, Blackburn, Flat Rock Ranch, HEB, Pint & Plow, Vittoria, Tifosi Eyewear, Küat Racks, Trek, USA Cycling.
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Distance: 37.1 km from Fredericksburgat 2:00 AMSee full details
Kerrville Tri has been welcoming athletes to the Texas Hill Country since 2011. Known for its scenic 70.3 distance race on Sunday, the weekend also features 7 other events—including Rookie, Sprint (Saturday), Quarter and Half distances (Sunday).
With beautiful race views, awesome swag, and a legendary after-party featuring floating in the Guadalupe River, free food, and beer, it's more than just a race—it’s a weekend getaway. Bring the whole family for the free kids run on Saturday and enjoy all that Kerrville has to offer.
Whether you stay riverside with friends or book the host hotel at the start line, you’re in for a great time!
Event details and schedule
Welcome to the most scenic triathlon in Texas! Starting in 2011, Kerrville Tri was founded with the idea of bringing out the beauty and welcoming nature of the Texas Hill Country. Since then, thousands of participants have crossed the finish line to collect their medals.
Famed for its 70.3 distance triathlon on Sunday, the weekend also includes 7 other events including a rookie and sprint distance on Saturday and a Quarter distance on Sunday. Don’t forget to bring the family to this race destination, there is a ton to do around town and a FREE kids run on Saturday!
Participants enjoy awesome swag, a fun race course with beautiful views, and the ultimate after-party with floating in the Guadalupe and a finisher festival with free food and beer. At Kerrville Tri, we enjoy having a good time while racing hard and putting our training to the test. Rent a house on the river with friends or book the host hotel right next to the race start – whatever you do you are sure to have a great time at this Texas triathlon!
