Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Thule Showdown
Killington Resort is proud to once again host the Maxxis Eastern States Cup: Thule Showdown, featuring exciting Downhill and Enduro racing for all age groups. Returning this year will be the Thule Showdown Bonus, a feature of Maxxis ESC that will award all Enduro and DH racers at Thule Showdowns with 110% Stan’s Enduro and/or Intense DH series points. The ESC will present high-end prizes for the top racers that race both Enduro and Downhill during the weekend.
Venue Notes
- Killington Resort is cashless, and there are no ATMs on-site. Please plan accordingly if you plan on purchasing anything from the Eastern States Cup registration setup as they are cash only.
- If you are interested in camping on Killington Resort property, please adhere to our camping policies.
Registration
To register, use the link below and scroll down to the Registration Form.
Volunteers
Volunteer course marshals will be needed on Saturday, July 11th and Sunday, July 12th. Volunteers will receive lunch for the day and a voucher for a free lift ticket, good for the next calendar year at Killington Resort, for each volunteer shift completed.
Saturday volunteer positions are now full.
Schedule
Saturday, July 11
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Registration | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
| Intense DH Track Walk (No bikes on track) | 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
| Cannondale Enduro Practice | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Intense DH Practice | 10:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. |
| 10U DH Brats Group Practice | 11:00 a.m. |
| 12U Enduro Kids Group Practice | 11:00 a.m. |
| Amateur and Pro Women Enduro Group Ride | 11:00 a.m. |
| Timed Intense DH Seeding Runs for Pro, Expert, and 20+ Classes | 3:00 p.m. |
| Intense DH Practice | End of Seeding - 5:00 p.m. |
Sunday, July 12
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Late Registration |
9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
| Ramshead and K-1 Lifts Spin (Racers only until 10:00 a.m.) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Enduro Race Start - No Practice | 9:00 a.m. |
| Intense DH Practice | 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. |
| DH Official Individual and Class Start Times Posted | 9:30 a.m. |
| Intense DH Race Start | 11:00 a.m. |
About Eastern States Cup
The MAXXIS Eastern States Cup (ESC) is dedicated to securing the future of gravity mountain biking on the East Coast by uniting racers, venues, and sponsors as integral partners. Our mission is to provide a format that caters to all groups, promoting the growth of gravity mountain biking and offering challenging races, manageable venues, cost-effective sponsor opportunities, and a fun and comfortable environment for all. We strive to bring together racers and venues while minimizing travel costs, provide venues with a positive return, and optimize sponsors’ investments by promoting their products to our dedicated community. Learn more about ESC at easternstatescup.com.