US OPEN Downhill

The 2023 Fox US OPEN Downhill Track will start off the top of Ramshead Peak and will include sections of the existing trail “Goat Skull” combined with new sections specially built for the event. Track map and course preview coming soon.

  • Entry fee includes lift access for practice & competition days (downhill race entries will be capped at 350)

  • USA Cycling Annual License or One-Day License required (available at registration)

  • Anyone can enter the Open class (see below for more)

  • Racing Age is your age as of 12/31/2023

  • Entry fees are non-refundable. Entries can be transferred one time to another person / $20 fee.

  • Valid lift ticket and number plate required to gain access to race course.

  • Competitors may only practice during class-specific practice sessions.

  • Practice will be broken into three groups*

    • Group A - Mens & Womens Open Classes, Cat 1 Men 17-18

    • Group B - All Cat 1 Categories (except Cat 1 Mens 17-18)

    • Group C - All Cat 2/3 Categories and Open Men 50+ Cat

    • *Please note these groups are subject to change

  • Timing provided by ChronoRace Timing.

  • Athletes missing their posted start time on race day will be disqualified.

  • Winning athletes must be present to receive their prizes.

  • Downhill seeding will run as follows:

    • Open Class racers will take seeding runs on Saturday or must qualify if more than 80 entrants in the class. Top 60 will qualify for finals.

    • All Cat 1 Categories will take seeding runs on Saturday. If an athlete is not present, they will be seeded at the back of the category.

  • Fields may be combined if there are not enough racers entered in a specific class. Additionally, large fields may be broken into smaller categories if deemed necessary by race director.

  • Athletes under 18yrs-old will need parental signature on all waivers. 

Open Class Downhill Prizing - Men and Women (Equal):
1st - $15,000 
2nd - $7500 
3rd - $3750  
4th - $1875  
5th - $937.50

DOWNHILL CATEGORY LIST:
Womens Open - $15,000 1st place
Next Gen Expert/Cat 1 Girls 13yrs-14yrs

Womens Cat 1 15-18
Womens Cat 1 19+
Womens Cat 2/3 u16
Womens Cat 2/3 16-34
Womens Cat 2/3 35+
Mens Open - $15,000 1st place
Next Gen Expert/Cat 1 Boys 11yrs-12yrs
Next Gen Expert/Cat 1 Boys 13yrs-14yrs
Cat 1 Youth Men 15-16
Cat 1 Junior Men 17-18
Cat 1 Men 19-29
Cat 1 Men 30-39
Cat 1 Men 40+
Next Gen Intermediate Cat 2 / 3 Yth Men 10-12
Next Gen Intermediate Cat 2 / 3 Yth Men 13-14
Cat 2 / 3 Youth Men 15-16
Cat 2 / 3 Junior Men 17-18
Cat 2/3 Men 19-29
Cat 2/3 Men 30-39
Cat 2/3 Men 40+
Open Men 50+


Note: Downhill race entries will be capped at 350

Read me…How to decide what class to race? If you are a Cat 1 racer, this is your chance to race heads up against the pros and try to make the cut into Sunday’s finals. Compete against your peers in the Amateur Class or go for the glory in our Open class? While our Open class is open to everyone – race officials reserve the right to move racers to their appropriate class if deemed necessary.