Race Venue Information
Spectators can catch all the action from the sidelines as course viewing will be available via the Gondola, FIS and Ruthie’s lifts, but lift 1-A will not be open to the public during the races. The venue entrance is located at the corner of Monarch and Summit Streets with access to the 1-A spectator grandstands which are free and open to the public. The race venue will be open daily from 8 am – 3 pm with complimentary shuttles available during this time.World Cup Village
World Cup Village is located in the heart of Aspen at Wagner Park and will be open daily from 1 pm - 9 pm. Activities include autograph signings, bib draws, awards, exhibits, daily après theme parties with international cuisine, and concerts. Family entertainment is featured from 2 pm - 5 pm daily and includes complimentary s’mores, face painting, balloon animals and magicians. Add this kids info to the daily run downs?World Cup Art
Artistic creations, designed by local artists and students that celebrate the spirit, history and talent synonymous with Aspen ski racing, will be on display throughout the week at a variety of locations including World Cup Village. Sculptors using mediums such as locally sourced marble and timber will be shaping their creations daily as part of the World Cup Village art experience, so please stop by and check out out their progress as the sculptures come to life.WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2017
Official Awards happen immediately proceeding the races, at the Finish Area
8am - 3pm: Race Venue Open (1A)
9:30am: Men's Downhill Race Start
11am: Women's Downhill Race Start
1pm - 9pm: World Cup Village Opens at Wagner Park
2pm - 6pm: America's Downhill Kickoff Party at Wagner Park
5pm - 8pm: Celebrate 50 Years of Ski Racing at the Hotel Jerome
5pm - 6pm: Roch Cup Presentation for Men's Downhill Winner at Wagner Park
7pm - 9pm: Coaches Soccer Tournament at Wagner Park
THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017
Official Awards happen immediately proceeding the races, at the Finish Area
8am: 3pm: Race Venue Open (1A)
9:30am: Women's Super - G Race Start
11am: Men's Super - G Race Start
1pm - 9pm: World Cup Village Open at Wagner Park
2pm - 6pm: Après at the Alps Party at Wagner Park
7pm - 8:30pm: Bud Light HiFi Free Concert Series featuring Vintage Trouble
FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017
Official Awards happen immediately proceeding the races, at the Finish Area
8am - 3pm: Race Venue Open (1A)
10:30am: Alpine Team Event Race Start
1pm - 9pm: World Cup Village Open at Wagner Park
2pm - 6pm: St. Patrick's Day Party at Wagner Park
6:15pm - 6:45pm: Women's Slalom Top 15 Autograph Signing at Wagner Park
6:30pm: Women's Slalom Top 15 Bib Draw at Wagner Park
7pm - 8:30pm: Bud Light HiFi Free Concert Series featuring Gogol Bordello
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2017
Official Awards happen immediately proceeding the races, at the Finish Area
8am - 3pm: Race Venue Open (1A)
9am: Men's Giant Slalom (Race 1) Start
10am: Women's Slalom (Race 1) Start
11:30am: Men's Giant Slalom (Race 2) Start
12:30pm Women's Slalom (Race 2) Start
1pm - 9pm: World Cup Village Open at Wagner Park
2pm - 6pm: Apres in Aspen at Wagner Park
6:15pm - 6:45pm: Men's Slalom Top 15 Autograph Signing at Wagner Park
6:30pm: Men's Slalom Top 15 Bib Draw at Wagner Park
7pm - 8:30pm: Bud Light HiFi Free Concert Series featuring Michael Franti
8:45pm: Fireworks at The Little Nell
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2017
Official Awards happen immediately proceeding the races, at the Finish Area
8am - 3pm: Race Venue Open (1A)
9am: Women's Giant Slalom (Run 1) Race Start
10am: Men's Giant Slalom (Run 1) Race Start
11:30am: Women's Giant Slalom (Run 2) Race Start
12:30pm: Women's Giant Slalom (Run 2) Race Start
1pm - 9pm: World Cup Village Opens at Wagner Park
4pm -8pm: A World Cup of Thanks, Volunteer Party + Community Celebration at Wagner Park
