1978–79 Biathlon World Cup

The 1978–79 Biathlon World Cup was a multi-race tournament over a season of biathlon, organised by the UIPMB (Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne et Biathlon). The season started on 10 January 1979 in Jáchymov, Czechoslovakia, and ended on 8 April 1979 in Bardufoss, Norway. It was the second season of the Biathlon World Cup, and it was only held for men.

Below is the World Cup calendar for the 1978–79 season.

*The relays were technically unofficial races as they did not count towards anything in the World Cup.

Following notable biathletes retired after the 1978–79 season: