The biathlon event will take place just after the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, the competition will showcase the world’s top emerging men’s and women’s biathletes and serve as the final two events of the 2025-2026 IBU Cup season.

The first will be a sprint, pursuit and individual races, while the second event — three days after the first one ends — will feature sprint, pursuit and mixed relay races.

IBU Cup is the second-highest level of international biathlon competition, serving as a proving ground for World Cup qualification and future Olympic participation. The multi-discipline races combine cross-country skiing and precision rifle shooting.

The IBU Cup originated during the 1982-83 winter season and was called the Biathlon European Cup until 2007-08. Lake Placid is the only stop outside of Europe during the 2025-26 season.

Mount Van Hoevenberg hosted the U.S. Biathlon National Championships in 2022 and the FISU Winter World University Games in 2023, following extensive renovations at the facility. The venue last hosted a biathlon World Cup in 2004.

Tickets for the IBU Cup are now on sale. For event details, ticket information and lodging options, visit mtvanhoevenberg.com/ibu-cup.