Schools Biathlon Programme
Welcome to the home of the Schools Biathlon Programme.
Explore event information, rules, guidance and how to get involved.
Schools Biathlon Distances
Competitors complete a swim and a run in a biathlon, with distances set according to their age group. See the competition distances below:
| Age Group | Swim Distance (m) | Run Distance (m) |
| Year 3 | 25 | 400 |
| Year 4 | 25 | 400 |
| Year 5 | 50 | 800 |
| Year 6 | 50 | 800 |
| Year 7 | 50 | 800 |
| Year 8 | 100 | 1500 |
| Year 9 | 100 | 1500 |
| Year 10 | 100 | 1500 |
| Year 11 | 100 | 1500 |
| Year 12 & 13 | 100 | 1500 |
| Teachers | 50 | 800 |
Schools Biathlon Rules and Guidance
Schools Biathlon Rules for the 2026/27 season will be available here when confirmed. Please check back for updates and important event information.
2026/27 Season Rules Coming Soon.
Qualifier Events 2026/27
Schools Biathlon qualifier events offer young athletes the opportunity to test themselves against competitors from across the country.
Details of the 2026/27 qualifier events will be published here.
| Date | Qualifier | Primary Location | Entry Opening Date | Entry Closing Date | Age Groups | Entry Link & More Details | Event Organiser |
| 22/09/2026 | Eastbourne College Schools Biathlon Qualifier | Eastbourne College, BN21 4JY | 4 August, 09:00am | 15 September, 12:00pm | Years 5 - 13 | Click here | Lilly Willman |
| 04/10/2026 | Downsend Schools Biathlon Qualifier | Downsend School, KT22 8TJ | 14 September 12:00pm | 27 September, 23:59pm | Years 3 - 13 (& Teachers) | Click here | Marie Seivewright / Terry-Lee Purgavie |
| 22/11/2026 | South West Schools Biathlon Qualifier | Millfield School, BA16 0YD | 29 July, 09:00am | 1 November, 23:59pm | Years 3 - 13 (& Teachers) | Click here | Stuart Dawson |
| 29/11/2026 | Leweston Hub Schools Biathlon Qualifier | Leweston School, DT9 6EN | 17 July, 09:00am | 17 November, 23:59pm | Years 3 - 13 (& Teachers) | Click here | Mick Flaherty |
More Qualifier Events Coming Soon!
Interested in hosting a Schools Biathlon qualifier event? Please contact competitions@pentathlongb.org for more information.
Do you fancy competing in another PGB event, or competing in one of our other event formats?
To explore other Pentathlon GB competition formats, view the full events calendar here.
All events can be entered on Sport:80