2026 Grand Targhee Colter Cup

About the Event

Do you love riding DH? 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 is your chance.

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!

If you’re 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.

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.

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

Races Offered

Adaptive MTB

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 9 Miles

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Type — Cycling

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09:00

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$60.00

Adaptive Support Rider

Jul 19, 2026

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Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$0.00

Amateur 15+

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$60.00

Expert 15+

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$60.00

Master: 40-49

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$60.00

Masters 50+

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$60.00

Open/Pro

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$60.00

U15

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Cycling

timer

09:00

sell

$60.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Alta.

thermostat Temperature

12.4° / 22.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

9.4° / 17.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

14h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

39.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:57

nightlight Sunset

21:00

About Alta

Learn more about the host city, Alta.

Alta is the largest town in the county of Finnmark, in Northern Norway. Alta is the regional hub and has some 21,000 inhabitants (2022). The town is found at the inner or eastern end of Altafjorden. The town is the centre for Alta municipality, which includes Altafjorden and adjacent fjords, islands and valleys. Alta is an entry point to the great Finnmarksvidda.

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About the Event

Do you love riding DH? 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 is your chance.

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 you’re 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.

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.

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

Races Offered

Adaptive MTB

Adaptive Support Rider

Amateur 15+

Expert 15+

Master: 40-49

Masters 50+

Open/Pro

U15

Weather History

About Alta

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Fees:
$60 (Jan. 1 - April 21)