Palisades Tahoe Town Race League Series & Mardi Gras - SNOWFEST Opener

Palisades Tahoe Town Race League Series & Mardi Gras - SNOWFEST Opener Celebrate SNOWFEST with the kickoff of the 2026 Town Race League on Wednesday, March 4 with a Mardi Gras themed night of racing, costumes, and community fun. Skiers and snowboarders of all levels are welcome to join this weekly series, running every Wednesday through April 8. Each week features a new theme, and the best-dressed racer wins a prize! Event Details

• Check-in table located at the base of the Exhibition Lift from 1:00pm–3:30pm
• Race starts at 2:00pm
• Two (2) runs per racer
• Must be 18+ years old to participate
• No racing experience or specialized gear required besides helmets; Helmets are required and a second line of defense. Make sure it is properly fitted, and the chin strap is fastened
• Register online or in person at the Ticket Office
• Race Fee: $25

Reserve Your Spot Categories Snowboard:

• Pro Snowboard - for experienced racers and serious competitors
• Amateur Snowboard - for riders racing for fun or with minimal experience

Skier:

• Pro Skier - for experienced racers and serious competitors
• Amateur Skier - for skiers racing for fun or with minimal experience

Town Race League Format

• Best time out of two runs will be counted
• Individual competition format
• Racers select their class during registration
• Bib numbers assigned weekly

Scoring Points follow the World Cup point schedule. The best of two runs is used to determine your score. Point Breakdown: 1st - 50 points 2nd - 45 points 3rd - 40 points 4th - 38 points 5th - 36 points 6th - 34 points 7th - 32 points 7th - 32 points 8th - 30 points 9th - 29 points Remaining racers descend by one-point increments. Teams To register as a team, please submit your roster to townleague@palisadestahoe.com. The fee is $750 (equivalent to 5 races for 6 members), paid prior to the start of the season. Teams receive a $150 discount for signing up and paying before the first race on March 4. Team Format

• Teams consist of 6 members, including at least one female racer
• Team captain is responsible for registering the team
• Roster must include all ROLs
• Team bib numbers are assigned and remain the same all season
• Teams are not required to have a designated snowboarder

Team Scoring

• Team scores are based on the top three individual point results each week (must include at least one female result)
• Teams may pay weekly, but no new team registrations are accepted after the first race
• Team captain manages all team coordination
• Awards presented to the top three individuals in each league and top three teams at the end of the series
• Final standings are based on your best 4 out of 6 races; the two lowest scores are dropped for both individuals and teams
• Weekly scoring will be posted on the webpage