10.03.2020

Race info - compilation

Kontiolahti Biathlon World Cup

We compiled information for the race crowd in one short list. Read the most important information in this article!
Also familiarize yourself with the downloadable manual.

RACE SCHEDULE

Thursday 12.3.

Gates and Event Park open: 13:30
Public tent open: 2:30 p.m.
Quick race Men: 16.30
Gates close: 19:00
Transportation from the competition area: until 19:15

Friday 13.3.

Gates and Event Park open: 13:30
Public tent open: 2:30 p.m.
Quick race Women: 16.30
Gates close: 19:00
Transportation from the competition area: until 19:15

Saturday 14.3.

Gates and Event Park open: 11:45
Public tent open: 12.30
Chase Men: 14.45
Pursuit Women: 16.45
Gates close: 19:00
Transportation from the competition area: until 19:15

Sunday 15.3.

Gates and Event Park open: 12:00
Public tent open: 12.30
Pair relay: 14.15
Mixed message: 16.15
Gates close: 19:00
Transportation from the competition area: until 19:00

ARRIVAL & PARKING

Option 1:Free public transport from Joensuu tori, Kontiolahti bus station, Kylmäoja school or Lehmo school. Take a look at the timetables in more detail.
Option 2: By own car
Option 3:By taxi
Option 4:With a motorhome
Parking at the stadium

EVENT PARK / PUBLIC TENT / DINING

An Event Park will rise next to the stadium, which offers things to do, see and, above all, food and drink to watch the games! In the Event Park area of the games, services and activities aimed at the guests of the games are available. Get to know Event Park's offer in more detail on this page.

In the audience tent, race guests have the opportunity to exchange stories with other race-goers, eat and drink, or just sit at a table and enjoy the atmosphere. Read more about the manual.

The public tent is open
Thu 14:30–19:00
Fri 14:30–19:00
Sat 12:30–19:00
Sun 12.00–19.00

SECURITY

Most problems can be avoided by taking other race guests and staff into account and using common sense: drink alcohol in moderation, don't bring anything sharp with you, don't make a fire, don't bring a drone to the scene, and if you get sick, stay home.

In the competition safety instructions you can find a comprehensive list of audience instructions, including instructions on preventing the spread of infections.

In light of current official information, the public can participate in the event. The organizers maintain information about the coronavirus situation constantly, and are in contact with the International Biathlon Union, as well as national and local authorities.

USE BCASTER TO SHARE PICTURES AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITION

Photograph the kishahurmos at the March event between 12 and 15 March 2020 and win tickets to the opening of the Biathlon World Cup in November 27 and 29 November!
The jury will choose the best photo depicting the excitement of the competition from each day of the competition (March 12–15, 2020). The one who took the best photo of the day will win 2 full-time tickets to the Biathlon World Cup opening in Kontiolahti on November 27-29! We will also raffle tickets among all those who sent the picture.
Read more about the photo contest.