This race is particularly thrilling because all competitors start simultaneously. Only 30 athletes can compete because a target must be available for each competitor at nearly the same time due to the mass start.
- Four shooting bouts: prone – prone – standing – standing
- First shooting bout: athletes shoot according to their bib number
- After the second shooting bout athletes shoot at the first available target from the right as they arrive at the range
The athletes with the top total ranking in the current World Cup can participate in the mass start.
