Grand Targhee Colter Cup
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Ever wanted to let it rip from the summit of Fred’s Mountain at Grand Targhee, down Mill Creek, all the way into Teton Canyon? Sunday, July 19th, 2026 is your chance to take plunge and potentially take the crown!
The 3rd Annual Colter Cup is Targhee’s 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! Celebrate back here at the Trap with live music from 2:00-5:00pm!
2026 Course will follow the same route as 2025!
In addition to age group and adaptive categories, we're introducing a separate "Retro MTB" category! Grab your pre-2006 mountain bike, tune it up and let's see what it can do! See details below.
why is the race on sunday?
We moved the 2026 Colter Cup to Sunday (from Saturday) to accommodate for the 2026 Community Foundation of Teton Valley Tin Cup Challenge event day. We made this decision after numerous requests from potential participants last year. We hope it works for you!
Schedule
- 7:30am - Check-in on the Plaza
- 8:45am - Rider meeting on the Trap Lawn
- 9:00am - Load Dreamcatcher
- 9:15am - Race (60 second start intervals)
- 1:00pm - Awards on the Trap Lawn
PRICE:
$60 (Jan. 1 - Feb. 28, 2026)
$80 (March 1 - July 18, 2026)
Competitors are eligible for a $30 discounted race-day lift ticket.
* Winter season passholders already receive a $40 discount on their bike park pass—no additional discount applies.
The discounted rate is available only to non-winter season passholders who sign up for the entire series.
Entry Includes:
- Shuttle from Teton Canyon back to Targhee
- Professional chip timing
- Swag bag and sweet giveaways
- Custom number plate
- Live music at the Trap after the race
- 10% off lodging and camping (call March 1st to book)
Race Categories:
- U15
- Amateur 15+
- Expert 15+
- Master 40-49
- Master 50+
- Open/Pro
- Adaptive MTB
- Retro MTB
U15: Riders 15 or under of any ability level
Amateur: I've never really raced my bike before. I have pretty good handling skills and stamina. I'm confident I can make it through the course, even at a more dialed back pace.
Expert: I've raced and am confident in my mountain bike skills in technical terrain. I am racing to be competitive and want to challenge myself and others.
Open/Pro: I race often and race to compete and win at a high level (professionally in some cases).
Master: I would prefer to compete against those in my age category, regardless of skill level or experience.
Adaptive: I require an adaptive mountain bike to ride at Targhee. NOTE: All adaptive riders are required to have a support rider ride with them. No exceptions.
Retro: Mountain bikes manufactured prior to the year 2006. Bikes are required to pass a pre-race safety inspection. Bikes not clearing safety inspection will not be permitted to load the lift. Mechanical or hydraulic disk brakes are required. No rim brakes allowed. Bike must be in safe working order. Retro doesn't mean junk.
Note that this course is rated black diamond and blue square. There are a number of technical features along the way, none of which require both tires to leave the ground.
