Targhee Tune-Up 2026

Name: Targhee Tune-Up 2026
Start: 2026-12-05T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-12-05T14:00:00-07:00
Location: Grand Targhee Resort

Get ready for the ski season. The Tune-Up is back at Grand Targhee to open the Wydaho Nordic Race Series: an early-season skate race for kids, juniors and adults, followed by soup, a drink and awards at The Trap.

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Targhee Tune-Up 2026

Get ready for the ski season. The Tune-Up is back at Grand Targhee to open the Wydaho Nordic Race Series: an early-season skate race for kids, juniors and adults, followed by soup, a drink and awards at The Trap.

Race day at a glance

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Place: Grand Targhee Resort Nordic trails, 3300 Ski Hill Rd, Alta, WY 83414
Technique: Skate (freestyle)
Distances: 7.5k, 5k, 2.5k, and a 1k kids race*
First start: 10:00 am
After the race: soup for every racer, one drink at The Trap Bar & Grill, and awards at The Trap
Registration: Purchase tickets in advanced (above). Ticket prices increase by $5 on the day of the event.

* Snow conditions decide the final course. This is an early-season race. Depending on snow, we may shorten the courses, change the loops or adjust start times. Final course details will be posted on the morning of the race.

Schedule

Time	What
9:00 to 9:40 am	Bib pickup and day-of registration
10:00 am	7.5k start
10:30 am	5k start
11:00 am	2.5k start
11:15 am	1k kids race
About 12:00 pm	Soup and awards at The Trap Bar & Grill

Start times may change with snow conditions.

Distances

Distance	Suggested for
7.5k	Adults and juniors 17 and older
5k	Juniors 13 to 16, and adults who want a shorter race
2.5k	Kids 12 and under
1k	Our youngest skiers (free)

All races are on the groomed Nordic trails at Grand Targhee's Hamster Loop.

Categories and awards

Women and men are scored separately in each distance
Age groups: Under 13, 13 to 18, and 19 and over
Awards go to the top three in each group
The 1k is not ranked. Every kid who finishes is recognized at the awards
The Tune-Up counts toward the Wydaho Nordic Race Series standings

Entry and what's included

Adults: $45 in advanced ($50 day of).
Juniors (18 and under): $30 ($35 day of).
1k kids race: Free!

Every entry includes soup after the race and one drink at The Trap Bar & Grill. Register online in advanced. Day-of registration is open until 9:40 am.

The Wydaho Nordic Race Series

Two valleys, one ski community. The Tune-Up is the first of seven community races in Teton Valley, Jackson Hole and Pinedale:

Sat, Dec 5: Targhee Tune-Up, Grand Targhee
Sat, Dec 19: Betty Woolsey Classic, Trail Creek
Sat, Jan 23: Pinedale Stampede, Upper Surveyor trails near White Pine
Sat, Jan 30: Teton Ridge Classic
Sat, Feb 13: Skinny Skis Moose Chase, Trail Creek
Sat, Feb 20: Alta Spudathlon, Alta
Sat, Mar 13: Skinny Skis Season Finale, Trail Creek

Also at Targhee: the Tuesday Night Race Series opens there on Tuesday, December 15.

Hosts and contact

The Targhee Tune-Up is hosted by the Grand Targhee Ski and Snowboard Foundation (GTSSF) with Grand Targhee Resort. Thanks to Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) for their grooming support.

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Questions:

Race Committee

Claire Brandhorst ([email protected])
Otti ([email protected])

December 5, 2026, 10:00am — 2:00pm

Grand Targhee Resort 3300 E Ski Hill Road Alta, WY 83414 Alta, Wyoming, 83414 United States

Tickets

Adults, 19 Years & Up $45

Juniors 13 - 18 Years Old $30

Under 13 $0

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Ticket Purchase Terms and Conditions 1. All Sales Final / No Refunds All ticket sales are final. Tickets are strictly non-refundable, non-transferable (unless otherwise stated), and cannot be exchanged for cash, credit, or future event tickets once a purchase is completed. 2. Event Postponement, Rescheduling and Cancellation Outdoor winter sports are subject to weather, snow conditions, and safety requirements. Rescheduled Events: If a ski race or event is postponed, delayed, or rescheduled to a new date, time, or alternate venue due to weather, mountain conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstance, your ticket remains valid for the rescheduled event and is strictly non-refundable. Cancelled Events: Refunds (excluding non-refundable processing or service fees, where permitted by law) will only be issued if the event is permanently cancelled and cannot be rescheduled. 3. Assumption of Risk Ski racing and attendance at winter mountain venues carry inherent risks, including but not limited to changing weather, icy or uneven terrain, high-speed competitors, and equipment hazards. By purchasing and using a ticket, the holder voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers incidental to the event, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the race, and releases the ticket seller, event organizers, and venue operators from any liability for personal injury, property damage, or loss. You will be required to sign a release of liability for GTSSF and Grand Targhee Resort. 4. Schedule, Course and Athlete Changes Race schedules, start times, course layouts, and participating athletes are subject to change without notice. Such modifications do not constitute a cancellation and do not entitle the purchaser to a refund. 5. Venue Rules and Code of Conduct Ticket holders must comply with all mountain resort regulations, safety boundaries, and instructions from race officials and ski patrol. Failure to follow safety rules—including entering restricted race courses—may result in immediate revocation of the ticket and removal from the venue without a refund. 6. Ticket Resale and Validity This ticket is valid only for the specific event date(s) and access level listed at purchase. Unauthorized duplication, alteration, or fraudulent resale will render the ticket void without refund. 7. Limitation of Liability In no event shall the seller be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages—including travel, lodging, lift ticket, or equipment expenses—resulting from event delays, rescheduling, or cancellation.