The Sloan Cup

Our final race of the season is open to all skiers and is designed to be a fun, community event!

Whether you're an experienced racer or just looking to have a good time, we invite you to join us for a day filled with food, music, and exciting races.

Sport your costumes or stylish retro gear, and give it all you've got! This event is for everyone—MARA athletes, friends, family, and all skiers. Come out and make it a memorable end to the season!

Race Info

March 8/9 Hosted at Mt. Ashland

March 8th Slalom & March 9th Giant Slalom (two runs back to back)

Men and women, boys and girls (non scored event)

Seeding by age classification, youngest to oldest by class

8:00-9:00am Registration and bib handout outside the locker lodge

8:45 Athletes gather outside locker lodge

9:00 Athletes ski off and all parent volunteers meet

9:15-9:45 Course inspection

10:00am approximate first run start

Racers lunch break will begin immediately following their first run. Athletes are expected to check in with their MARA coach to confirm what time they should return from lunch.

11:00-11:45am Pizza Party Lunch at Race Hut

12:00 Athletes meet back with coaches for second course inspection

1:00pm approximate start of second run

Awards will be held at the race hut (located at the race course finish) at approximately 3:00pm or as otherwise announced at the end of the race

Coat return for 9 Week MARA athletes will be after awards, outside the locker lodge from 3:00-3:30pm

***All schedules are tentative and subject to snow and/or weather conditions***

Eligibility:

Open to all skiers ages 7 and up.

*** Helmets required ***

Entry Deadline:

Thursday, March 14th at 11:45pm. Entries must be completed online by entry deadline. No late registrations will be accepted. 

Entry Fees:

$25.00 per racer. Sign up and pay online.

Late Entries:

There will be no late entries accepted. No exceptions.

Cancellations:

24 hours before race by phone 541-708-1523 or email admin@mtashlandracing.com

Bib Handout:

Begins at 8:15am each morning at the MARA Hub. Bibs are returned to MARA at the finish of their second run on each race day.

Lift Passes:

Must be purchased from Mt. Ashland directly. Visiting racers get discounted lift tickets!

***Lift prices are subject to change and are made by Mt. Ashland.***

Volunteers:

If positions are still available, visiting parents are invited to help with the race. If you anticipate being able to help, please email us to let us know!

Awards:

Awards will be held at the race hut at 3:00pm or as otherwise announced at the end of the second run. All participants will receive a MARA sticker. The top 3 of each U8 through Masters classes will receive a medal.

Visiting Racers:

When planning your trip to race at Mt. Ashland, make sure to take advantage of our MARA discount with our preferred hotel – Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, located just 20 minutes from Mt. Ashland.

With discount code: MARA, enjoy 15% OFF your stay during 2023 and 2024 ski seasons. To book your stay visit hotel website and include code MARA in the PROMO CODE window, or call hotel directly at 541-482-8310 and ask for MARA discount.

Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites amenities and services include:

  • Complimentary hot continental breakfast
  • Seasonal outdoor pool and jacuzzi
  • Free WiFi
  • Tennis and pickleball courts
  • Fitness room
  • Free parking
  • EV charging stations
  • Waterstone Spa Studio
  • Onsite LUNA Café + Mercantile offering lunch, dinner, spacious indoor and outdoor seating and great gourmet house made pastries.

WAIVERS

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