2025 Grand Targhee Colter Cup
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Alta, Wyoming
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of downhill racing at the 2025 Grand Targhee Colter Cup on Saturday, July 19th, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Alta, Teton, this premier event invites mountain bikers of all levels to experience the thrill of a 3,900 vertical foot descent from the summit of Fred's Mountain all the way down to Teton Canyon. This unique race is the longest downhill race in the Tetons and offers riders the chance to push their limits while navigating a course that features both exhilarating drops and a few punchy climbs.
Join fellow biking enthusiasts for a day filled with great camping, vibrant vibes, and live music, all while competing for glory in various categories including U15, Amateur, Expert, Open/Pro, and Adaptive MTB. The Colter Cup includes professional chip timing, a custom number plate, a swag bag with sweet giveaways, and an opportunity to earn points in the Grand Targhee Summer DH Race Series. Don’t miss out on this chance to let loose and ride the stunning terrain of Grand Targhee! Secure your spot early with entry fees starting at just $60 until April 21st.
Join fellow biking enthusiasts for a day filled with great camping, vibrant vibes, and live music, all while competing for glory in various categories including U15, Amateur, Expert, Open/Pro, and Adaptive MTB. The Colter Cup includes professional chip timing, a custom number plate, a swag bag with sweet giveaways, and an opportunity to earn points in the Grand Targhee Summer DH Race Series. Don’t miss out on this chance to let loose and ride the stunning terrain of Grand Targhee! Secure your spot early with entry fees starting at just $60 until April 21st.
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 IN THE INAUGURAL GRAND TARGHEE SUMMER DH RACE SERIES!
ENTRY INCLUDES:
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SHUTTLE FROM TETON CANYON BACK TO TARGHEE
*
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
*
SWAG BAG AND SWEET GIVE-AWAYS
*
CUSTOM NUMBER PLATE
*
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TRAP AFTER THE RACE
FEES:
$60 (JAN. 1 - APRIL 21)
$80 (APRIL 22 - JULY 18)
ADD A RACER LIFT TICKET FOR $30
SCHEDULE:
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RACER CHECK-IN @ THE PLAZA - 7:30AM - 9:00AM
*
RACER MEETING @ THE PLAZA - 9:00AM
*
LOAD DREAMCATCHER @ 9:30AM
*
STARTS BEGIN @ FRED'S SUMMIT - 10:00AM (START LIST & ORDER TBD)
*
SHUTTLES FROM TETON CANYON TO TARGHEE BEGIN - 11:00AM
*
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/route/2024-grand-targhee-colter-cup-super-d/]
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 IN THE INAUGURAL GRAND TARGHEE SUMMER DH RACE SERIES!
ENTRY INCLUDES:
*
SHUTTLE FROM TETON CANYON BACK TO TARGHEE
*
PROFESSIONAL CHIP TIMING
*
SWAG BAG AND SWEET GIVE-AWAYS
*
CUSTOM NUMBER PLATE
*
LIVE MUSIC AT THE TRAP AFTER THE RACE
FEES:
$60 (JAN. 1 - APRIL 21)
$80 (APRIL 22 - JULY 18)
ADD A RACER LIFT TICKET FOR $30
SCHEDULE:
*
RACER CHECK-IN @ THE PLAZA - 7:30AM - 9:00AM
*
RACER MEETING @ THE PLAZA - 9:00AM
*
LOAD DREAMCATCHER @ 9:30AM
*
STARTS BEGIN @ FRED'S SUMMIT - 10:00AM (START LIST & ORDER TBD)
*
SHUTTLES FROM TETON CANYON TO TARGHEE BEGIN - 11:00AM
*
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/route/2024-grand-targhee-colter-cup-super-d/]
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