65th Governor's Cup Ski Race

Join us at Timberline Mountain on March 8th and 9th for a family fun-filled weekend as well as two days of competitive ski racing. 2025 is the 65th anniversary of the West Virginia's Governors Cup Ski Race which happens to be the southeast's oldest running ski race!

Ski racing at its finest sees two days of racing at Timberline Mountain. Giant Slalom course is set for Saturday and Slalom is set for Sunday, each racer will have 2 runs for each course.  The combined times after 2 days of races will provide the men's and women's overall winners.  The overall winners will be awarded a WV-made glass trophies, prizes and names placed on Governor's Cup Trophy. This event is open to anyone who would like to participate.

This year in addition to Alpine Racing on Saturday and Sunday, we will continue to have a Snowboarders Category on Saturday only for the Giant Slalom.  There will be NO Telemark Category.

The Alpine Festival has secured enough sponsorships for the following prizes:

Alpine Category
- 1st place, all ages, receive new skis and bindings
- 2nd place, all ages, receive ski boot bag/backpack
- 3rd place, all ages, receive goggles

Snowboard Categories:
- 1st place, all ages, receive new snowboard
- 2nd place, all ages, receive boot bag/backpack
- 3rd place, all ages, receive goggles

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

Be sure to get registered for the race. You don't want to miss the opportunity to win a fresh new pair of skis or receive a sweet new T-shirt if you register for both days!

Reminder:  Online Registration Only! There will be no in-person registration.  Early registration discount ends Feb. 19th.

Online Registration for the race Closes Wednesday, March 5th, 2025, at 11:59 pm.   

Bib Pickup: Friday: 6-8 pm / Saturday & Sunday: 8-9 am

Saturday (Giant Slalom) and Sunday (Slalom) Schedule:
1st Run: 9:30 am
2nd Run: 12:00 pm
Sat. Awards & Barton Award: 3 pm
Sun. Awards: 4 pm

AGE GROUP:
Women & Men Respectively                                            
9-under
10-12
13-14
15-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over

Snowboard Saturday only for Giant Slalom:
18-under
19-over

LINE UP ORDER:
60 & over
9-under
50-59
10-12
40-49
13-14
30-39
15-18
19-29

Lift Tickets Are Not Included In Registration Fee. Discounted Lift Tickets will be available during race weekend for registered participants. Must show a bib at the ticket window to receive a discounted ticket.

2025 65th Governor's Cup Ski Race Sponsors: