The fourth annual Hanson Hills/XC Ski HQ Paintball Biathlon Series welcomes men, women, and kids to compete in this 2-day event, combining cross country skiing with paintball target shooting.

There will be a Citizens Race (3 laps and 3 stations) and an Open Race (5 laps and 5 shooting stations) each day. Sunday’s racing will follow a double elimination match racing format. Paintball guns will be provided.

Saturday’s races are at Hanson Hills at 7601 Old Lake Rd in Grayling, MI.

Sunday’s races are at Cross Country Ski Headquarters at 9435 N. Cut Rd. in Roscommon, MI.

Schedule:

9:30am – Registration starts

10:15am – Paintball range opens for practice

10:30am – Race Start

12:30pm – Chili Lunch served (Sunday only)

1:30pm – Awards

Entry Fee: $15 one day or $25 both days

*For each target hit, we deduct 10 seconds from the skiers’ finish time. Can’t come for both days? Don’t worry; there will be prizes for single-day winners too! Paintball guns provided.

For more info or to rent skis, contact either Justin Andre at 989-348-9266/hansonhills@hotmail.com or Mariah Frye at 800-832-2663/ info@crosscountryski.com. To pre-register, contact Justin Andre at 989-348-9266 or email hansonhills@hotmail.com.

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