Vail Race Morning

Everything for race morning, in one place

Where to go, where to park, how long the walk is and when to be there — the questions families ask us most the week before the race.

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Know Before You Go

  • Where to Go

    Check-in, meetings, start & finish: Vail Mountain Plaza, at Gondola One in Vail Village.

    Bike drop: Golden Peak Lodge, 458 Vail Valley Dr — at the base, no lift ticket needed. About a 10-minute walk apart. Map to Golden Peak

  • Parking

    Park in the Vail Village Parking Structure — but don’t drive in with bikes on the roof. The Golden Peak bike drop is a quick drive-through.

    Sunday is Farmers Market day: come early, or park in Lionshead and ride over. Map to parking

  • Bib Pickup

    Friday & Saturday, 4:00–6:00 pm at the Express Lift tent, Vail Mountain Plaza. Skills clinic kids: Friday 11:00 am–12:30 pm at clinic check-in.

    Please come the day before — the bike plate has to be on the bike when you drop it at Golden Peak.

  • Race Morning

    Bike plate on → drop bikes at Golden Peak → park → walk 10 minutes to Mountain Plaza.

    Be there 1 hour before your wave. Athletes’ and Parents’ Meetings are 30 minutes before the start. Waves: 9:00 · 10:30 · 12:00.

  • What to Pack

    Bike, helmet, water, snacks, layers and a light rain/wind jacket in the pack.

    Bring a change of clothes and a towel — the Slip ’n Slide finish gets everyone wet!

  • Good to Know

    Weather: rain or shine, never with lightning nearby. Waivers: one per family, signed before race day.

    Need to change a wave, team name or partner? Email helene@kidsadventuregames.com.