Showcase Showdown

Distances and entry

• Showcase Showdown (Team of 2) — $48.94
• Showcase Showdown (Solo) — $48.94

About Showcase Showdown

Get ready for an unforgettable nighttime adventure at Stevens Pass! Join us for an exciting skimo race, designed for both seasoned uphill enthusiasts and newcomers eager to experience the thrill of the ascent in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

The race consists of two laps and is set up as a relay, grab a teammate and rally together! Each team member will complete one lap. If you can’t find a partner or would rather take on the full course solo, no problem, you’re welcome to ski both laps on your own.

Race Details

• Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

• Time: Evening race, starting at 5:00 PM

• Location: Parallel to Kehr’s Chair at Stevens Pass Ski Resort

This event is about more than just racing, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the uphill with a passionate, welcoming community. Whether you’re chasing the podium or soaking in the alpenglow beneath the surrounding peaks, you’ll find your place here. The course will be clearly marked, and racers will receive a detailed map, schedule, and safety briefing in advance so everyone feels prepared and confident.

Spectators are welcome to cheer on participants from the start and finish area, and the evening will wrap up with an awards ceremony at 7:30 PM. The race is set up as a relay: each racer completes one lap to the top of Kehr’s Chair and back down before tagging their teammate for the second lap. Participants racing solo will complete both laps themselves. All of this takes place at Stevens Pass, under the stars.

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The race consists of two laps total, with each lap featuring approximately 800 feet of elevation gain. In the relay format, each teammate completes one lap, while solo participants will ski both laps themselves. The course features a mix of skinning, easy skiing, and short bootpacking sections, beginning and ending at the base of Kehr’s Chair.