Not a very popular sport in the US, if you aren't a follower of the sport just give it a watch this Olympics. It's a fast pace sport. Image jogging 1KM and having to shoot at a golf ball size target. Factoid, this is the only sports the US hasn't medal'ed in.
A club in Ohio held summer biathlon several years ago. Easy concept based on 5k road race. Run a mile, shoot 5 shots. Run another mile, shoot 5 more shots. Run final mile (actually a 3 mile race, not 5k). Missed shots are a 110 yard penalty lap or 30 seconds added to your final race time. Easier to adminster the penalty time.
Rifles remain at the firing line. Runners are staggered with fastest runners going first so the firing line doesn't get overwhelmed.
I'd like to host an event like that, but already have a lot of irons in the fire. Would be a cool event for a LEO oriented frat to host.
Factoid, this is the only sports the US hasn't medal'ed in.
Winter Olympics.One of 6 Olympic sports actually, really excited about our chances in rhythmic gymnastics next time around.