2025 Grand Targhee Colter Cup

  • Date Sat 19th July 2025
  • Time 9:00AM MDT
  • Location Alta, Wyoming
  • Price Free - $85.80
  • Races 8 races

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Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 2025 Grand Targhee Colter Cup, taking place on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, in the stunning Alta, Teton area! This premier downhill race promises to be a thrilling ride from the summit of Fred's Mountain, delivering an incredible 3,900 vertical feet of descent all the way down to Teton Canyon. As the longest downhill race in the Tetons, participants will have the unique opportunity to race outside the resort boundaries, starting at 10,000 feet and ending in the scenic Teton Valley.

Whether you're a competitive downhill racer or a traditional or adaptive mountain biker looking to let loose, this event is perfect for you! The time-trial format will have you racing against the clock, so be sure to choose your bike wisely, as the course includes a few short climbs to keep things interesting. With great camping, good vibes, and live music adding to the festivities, the Colter Cup is set to be an unforgettable day of fun and racing. Don't miss out on your chance to earn points in the inaugural Grand Targhee Summer DH Race Series! Register now and gear up for an unforgettable biking adventure!

Organiser's Description

DO YOU LOVE RIDING DH? EVER WANTED TO LET IT RIP FROM THE SUMMIT OF FREDS MOUNTAIN AT GRAND TARGHEE, DOWN MILL CREEK, ALL THE WAY INTO TETON CANYON? SUNDAY, JULY 19TH IS YOUR CHANCE.



THE 2ND ANNUAL COLTER CUP IS TARGHEES PREMIER DOWNHILL RACE AND THE LONGEST DOWNHILL RACE IN THE TETONS. WITH 3900 VERTICAL FEET OF DESCENT THAT CARRIES YOU FROM THE TOP OF GRAND TARGHEE TO THE BOTTOM OF TETON CANYON, THIS IS THE ONLY RACE THAT LEAVES THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RESORT AND DROPS YOU FROM 10,000 ALL THE WAY TO TETON VALLEY.

A TIME-TRIAL FORMAT WILL HAVE YOU RACING AGAINST THE CLOCK BUT CHOOSE YOUR BIKE WISELY AS THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SHORT, PUNCHY CLIMBS ON THE COURSE!

IF YOURE A COMPETITIVE DOWNHILL RACER, OR A TRADITIONAL OR ADAPTIVE MOUNTAIN BIKER LOOKING TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO LET LOOSE ALL THE WAY DOWN MILL CREEK, REGISTER TODAY! GREAT CAMPING, GOOD VIBES, LIVE MUSIC, FUN RACING. PLUS, EARN POINTS FROM THIS RACE IN THE INAUGURAL GRAND TARGHEE SUMMER DH RACE SERIES!



ENTRY INCLUDES:

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SHUTTLE FROM TETON CANYON BACK TO TARGHEE

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PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING

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SWAG BAG AND SWEET GIVE-AWAYS

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CUSTOM NUMBER PLATE

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LIVE MUSIC AT THE TRAP AFTER THE RACE

FEES:
$60 (JAN. 1 - APRIL 21)

$80 (APRIL 22 - JULY 18)

COMPETITORS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A $30 DISCOUNTED RACE-DAY LIFT TICKET. REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE DH SERIES, UNLOCK A DISCOUNTED BIKE PARK SEASON PASS!



SCHEDULE:

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RACER CHECK-IN @ THE PLAZA - 7:30AM - 9:00AM

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RACER MEETING @ THE PLAZA - 9:00AM

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LOAD DREAMCATCHER @ 9:30AM

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STARTS BEGIN @ FRED'S SUMMIT - 10:00AM (START LIST & ORDER TBD)

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SHUTTLES FROM TETON CANYON TO TARGHEE BEGIN - 11:00AM

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AWARDS AND PARTY @ PLAZA - 2:00PM



RACE CATEGORIES:

U15

AMATEUR 15+

EXPERT 15+

OPEN/PRO

MASTER 40-49

MASTER 50+

ADAPTIVE MTB



COURSE MAP [https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/561427/]

Races

  • u15

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Amateur 15+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Expert 15+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Open/Pro

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Masters 50+

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Master: 40-49

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Adaptive MTB

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    $85.80

  • Adaptive Support Rider

    Incl. Hat

    Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM MDT)

    Free

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Location

3300 Ski Hill Rd., Alta, 83414, WY, United States

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