The NW Cup: PNW’s greatest downhill race series

Since ’06, rider-built, community-powered, and wildly unforgettable.

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What is the NW Cup?

  • Seven races, six resorts, four states, one trophy.

    The NW Cup is a downhill race series based in the greater Pacific Northwest. It began in 2006 and has grown year after year.

  • Anyone. We have 4 different skill-based categories which are further broken down by gender and age. (See below for more info on that).

  • Racers can do one or all of the races. Each race consists of individual awards ceremonies and all add up to an overall award ceremony at the end of the year. While there are 7 races, only your best 5 races count for the overall as you’re lowest scoring 2 races are dropped. The only other requirement is attending the final race every year.

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Race Reports

Drink From The Cup
Race Report: 2026 Race 6 // Mt Bachelor
Race Report: 2026 Race 6 // Mt Bachelor

For the first time ever, the NW Cup made its way to Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, and it’s safe to say the mountain delivered. From the moment everyone arrived, the Mt. Bachelor crew welcomed the NW Cup family with open arms and put together an amazing weekend for racers, families, and spectators alike.

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Race Report: 2026 Race 5 // Silver Mountain
Race Report: 2026 Race 5 // Silver Mountain

Returning to Kellogg, Idaho, racers were welcomed by one of the most unique stops on the calendar. Silver Mountain has a reputation for rewarding commitment while punishing mistakes, with its mix of high-speed sections, technical corners, loose rock, and rough terrain.

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Race Report: 2026 Race 4 // Whitefish
Race Report: 2026 Race 4 // Whitefish

The first stop of the 2026 NW Cup Summer Road Trip is in the books!

Nearly 400 racers made the trip to Whitefish Mountain Resort in Whitefish, Montana for an unforgettable weekend of racing. Whitefish has quickly become a favorite stop on the NW Cup calendar, and once again it delivered everything we've come to expect—great trails, incredible scenery, and a welcoming community that makes everyone feel right at home.

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Race Report: 2026 Race 2 // Dry Hill
Race Report: 2026 Race 2 // Dry Hill

Round two of the 2026 NW Cup season brought us right back where we belong — Dry Hill in Port Angeles, Washington. After a weekend that started with mixed weather and uncertain forecasts, the Olympic Peninsula did what it does best and delivered an incredible Sunday full of sunshine, fast dirt, and close racing.

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Race Report: 2026 Race 1 // Dry Hill
Race Report: 2026 Race 1 // Dry Hill

We’re back. And there’s no better place to start than Dry Hill. After a long, wet PNW offseason, the NW Cup crew rolled back into Dry Hill in Port Angeles, Washington to kick off the 2026 season — and as always, it felt like coming home.

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NW Cup 2025 Finals: Stevens Pass, WA
NW Cup 2025 Finals: Stevens Pass, WA

Things got off to a smoky start on Friday, with poor air quality forcing the cancellation of practice for the day. But in true NW Cup fashion, the community adapted and stayed positive. By Saturday morning, the smoke had cleared, and riders were treated to blue skies, cooler temps, and a full day of practice. Thanks to the event’s private high-speed quad, everyone still managed to get more than enough laps in, despite the delayed start.

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