Overview
CanAm Eastern Cup Biathlon
Watch the excitement of biathlon at Mt Van Hoevenberg as the CanAm Eastern Cup kicks off its season in Lake Placid, December 12–13, 2026. Athletes across a range of age groups and experience levels will take on two days of competition, combining cross-country skiing with precision rifle shooting on Mt Van Hoevenberg’s world-class biathlon courses.
Spectators are welcome to attend for free and experience the action from the stadium as athletes compete in Saturday’s sprint races and Sunday’s pursuit events. Full race details can be found here.
Schedule
- Dec 12 — 13, 2026
Friday, December 11
14:00 – 16:00 | Open range
17:00 | Team Captain’s Meeting – 3rd floor of Mountain Pass Lodge
Saturday, December 12
08:45 – 09:45 | Equipment Check
08:00 – 09:45 | Bib Pick Up – in race office
09:00 | Zero – lane assignments posted on range
10:00 | Sprint – race category start times to be emailed and posted the evening before
Sunday, December 13
08:45 – 09:45 | Equipment Check
08:00 – 09:45 | Bib Pick Up – in race office
09:00 | Zero – lane assignments posted on range
10:00 | Pursuit
Awards in stadium after the races
Race Registration
Individual race entry is $45 per race for U19 and over and $30 per race for U13/U15 and U17.
There is a $5 early registration discount if you register before 11:59pm EST on Friday, November 27.
Registration will officially close two days before the first race at 11:59pm EST on Wednesday, December 9. (however, we want everyone to be able to race, and can add you if needed)
Athlete Waivers
All participants are required to fill out a waiver in order to compete. The waiver can be found here and on the SkiReg registration page.
Wax Cabins
There will NOT be wax protocol followed at this event.
All races are flouro-free: fluorinated products are prohibited in competitions.
There will be two common wax cabins available. These are just common wax space – no equipment can be stored in these cabins.
Private wax cabins can be reserved for $50 a day on the race registration site.
Trailer or truck space and power is available for $25 a day in the wax compound.
Volunteer
Biathlon takes many hands to ensure a smooth and successful racing experience. If you have family or friends attending the event who are interested in helping out, we’d love to have them join our volunteer team! For more details and to sign up, please visit https://orda.org/volunteer/.
We truly appreciate every volunteer’s time and support. As a thank-you, volunteers can receive a Volunteer Voucher for each completed shift. These vouchers can be used for lift tickets at ski venues and many other attractions across Olympic Authority venues. For volunteer shifts lasting more than eight hours, volunteers can receive two vouchers. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and complete an I-9 form prior to volunteering to participate in the Volunteer Reward Program.
Whether you’re helping for a few hours or spending the day with us, your contribution makes a big difference—and we’re excited to have you on board!