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Cupp Run Challenge

Snowshoe Mountain

Date: 02/04/2019 - 02/04/2019

On Monday February 4, 2019, we welcome back one of Snowshoe's oldest traditions -- the Cupp Run Challenge. This giant slalom race for skiers & snowboarders takes place on the legendary Cupp Run, an amazing slope designed by Jean Claude Killy. It boasts 1,500 feet of vertical and is a mile long!
We have 16 Ski and Snowboard categories this year. 
NEW THIS YEAR: Male Ski 60+ and New Women’s Snowboard classes 10-29 and (30+). 
Prizes are for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and the Overall Men’s and Women’s Ski and Snowboard categories. 
Register early to secure your Cupp Run t-shirt. Limited quantities available. First come first serve. 
Lift tickets and helmets are required for this event. All registrants must sign a waiver prior to the event. Anyone 17 years of age or younger MUST have a parent or guardian present to sign the waiver. Bibs will be given out at registration and are REQUIRED during the event for access to the competitor lift line. 

There will be “NO DAY OF REGISTRATION”, only packet pickup for those that have registered online.
Discounted competitor tickets will be available for purchase at registration for $45.

West Virginia resident registration is available on site Friday Feb. 1st and Saturday Feb. 2nd from 4:30-8pm @ the Big Top. 
Reduced rate of $35 while availabilitylasts.
New 2019: Racers only eligible to race 1 category. Racers will not be permitted to race both Ski and Snowboard to allow more people the opportunity to race this Iconic race

Registration is limited to the 150 participants and is first come first served. Sign up now to secure your spot!


Sign Up Here

Race schedule:

Friday February 1, 2019
4:30pm - 8pm Registration @ the Big Top
Saturday February 2, 2019
4:30pm - 8pm Registration @ the Big Top
Monday February 3 , 2019
7:30am - 9:30am PACKET PICKUP ONLY @ the Big Top
9:30am - 10:30am Course Inspection on CUPP Run
10:30am Racer Meeting @ top of CUPP Run
10:45am Race Begins
Awards will be held in The Big Top following the race