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Target Sprint
Target sprint combines running legs with 10m air-rifle shooting at knock-down targets; running time, safe shooting process, hits and transitions under pulse decide.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Run the course quickly, complete shooting bouts safely with few misses and achieve the best total time.
Teilnehmer
Individual plus team/mixed-team formats depending on the event notice.
Teamgröße
Individual is standard; team and mixed-team rules follow ISSF/national event notice.
Spielfeld
Marked running course or track with 10m air-rifle range, rifle storage area, knock-down target system and safety/command structure.
Dauer
Duration depends on run distance, shooting bouts, penalty logic and event format.
Wertung
Total time from running and shooting legs; misses lead to time penalties or penalty loops depending on rules.
Gewinnbedingung
Fastest rule-compliant total time in the announced category.
Ausrüstung
Running shoes, sports clothing, approved air rifle, magazines/loading strips, 10m knock-down targets, safety area and supervision.
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- ignoring range or safety commands
- wrong shooting position or order
- short-cutting the run course
- equipment/air-rifle rule violation
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- ISSF Target Sprint rules 2025 International Shooting Sport Federation · rulebook · high
- Target Sprint / Sommerbiathlon Deutscher Schuetzenbund · federation · high
- Target Sprint: Getting Ready Gun Mart · experience-guide · medium
- Target Sprint TargetSprint.com · sport-guide · medium
- DSB Target Sprint DM Deutscher Schuetzenbund · competition · high