2026 Thule Showdown Series: The Ultimate Challenge
The Thule Showdowns are the crown jewels of the Maxxis ESC season. Hosted at our largest resort venues, these weekends bring the entire community together for a fun and exciting racing experience.
Earn More Points
Everyone wins at a Showdown. All racers earn 110% points for the Maxxis ESC Intense DH and Cannondale Enduro Series—even if you only compete in one discipline!
The Thule Showdown Races
Are you ready for the ultimate test? For those who race both the Cannondale Enduro and the Intense DH on the same day, we track your combined performance. At the end of the day, we’ll award the some Thule Gear to top three men and top three women with the highest combined points.
The Thule Showdown Series
In addition to the individual event awards, the Thule Showdown Series will track racers’ Thule Showdown Points across all three Thule Showdown weekends to crown the 2026 Thule Showdown Series Champions.
The top three men and women in the final standings will be named the Thule Showdown Series Champions and will take home some premium prizing from Thule to celebrate their achievement as the most versatile racers on the East Coast.
2026 Thule Showdown Schedule
- July 12: Killington, VT
- August 9: Thunder Mountain, MA
- September 27: Jiminy Peak, MA
The Fine Print (Read Carefully!)
To keep the competition fair and the timing smooth, please note the following rules:
- Mandatory Check-In: Racers must fill out the Thule Showdown Sheet at the registration desk before the start of their first race to be eligible for Thule Showdown Series points and prizes.
- Finish Both to Win: To earn Thule Showdown Series points, you must finish both disciplines. If you only finish one (or zero), no Showdown points will be awarded for that event.
- Youth Participation: To ensure safety and a great experience, the 8U Brat, 12U Kids, and 14U Youth classes are limited to participating in only one discipline per Showdown weekend.
Congratulations to the 2025 Thule Showdown Champions!!!
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