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 adrenaline-pumping experience at the 2025 Grand Targhee Colter Cup, taking place on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, in the stunning Alta, Teton area! This thrilling downhill race is set to be an unforgettable event, featuring an impressive 3,900 vertical feet of descent that will take riders from the summit of Fred’s Mountain at Grand Targhee all the way down to Teton Canyon.
As the longest downhill race in the Tetons, the Colter Cup invites competitive downhill racers and mountain biking enthusiasts alike to challenge themselves in a time-trial format. Riders will experience exhilarating speeds as they navigate a course that includes short, punchy climbs, making it a true test of skill and strategy. Participants can look forward to great camping, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere, all while earning points in the inaugural Grand Targhee Summer DH Race Series. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event—register today and get ready for an unforgettable day of racing!
As the longest downhill race in the Tetons, the Colter Cup invites competitive downhill racers and mountain biking enthusiasts alike to challenge themselves in a time-trial format. Riders will experience exhilarating speeds as they navigate a course that includes short, punchy climbs, making it a true test of skill and strategy. Participants can look forward to great camping, live music, and a vibrant atmosphere, all while earning points in the inaugural Grand Targhee Summer DH Race Series. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this epic event—register today and get ready for an unforgettable day of racing!
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:
*
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)
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:
*
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 FROM THIS RACE 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)
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:
*
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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