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2026 Grand Targhee Colter Cup

Name: 2026 Grand Targhee Colter Cup
Start: 2026-07-19
End: 2026-07-19
Location: Alta, Wyoming

location_city Alta

location_on Wyoming

flag United States

calendar_today 19 Jul, 2026

directions_bike Cycling

language Official Website

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

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Adaptive Support Rider

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Amateur 15+

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Expert 15+

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Master: 40-49

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Masters 50+

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Open/Pro

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

U15

Jul 19, 2026

straighten

Distance — 9 Miles

terrain

Type — Mountain biking

timer

09:00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.5° / 22.9°

wb_sunny 9.4° / 18.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.7 /

water_drop 38.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.5° / 22.9°

wb_sunny 9.4° / 18.2°

air 10.7 km/h

water_drop 38.9%

About 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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