Name: Shovel Races
Start: 2026-02-27T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-02-28T23:59:59-07:00
Location: Angel Fire Resort

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2026 Shovel Race Results Below:

Finalist’s Times:

All Adult Times:

Lil Scoops:

Save the Date – We’re bringing back the Shovel Races! Race down the slopes on a snow shovel in this exhilarating competition that’s perfect for speedshovel enthusiasts of all ages.

Entry: Paid at racer check-in:

$75 – Adults (Lower Mountain Lift Ticket Included)
$20 Kids 13 and under (Includes Lower Mountain Lift Ticket)

Entry fee includes:

Lower Mountain Lift Ticket for 02.27 & 02.28
2026 Shovel Race T-shirt
25% Off Lodging at The Lodge, Vacation Rentals, RV Resort (20% off for spectators).

We’re awarding cash prizes, provided by local sponsors, in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions:
🥇 1st Place – $1,000
🥈 2nd Place – $750
🥉 3rd Place – $500

Lil’ Scoops (Boys and Girls 13 and Under)
🍕 Pizza Prizes – Provided by Pizza Stop

SCHEDULE

Friday 2/27

9am-4pm | Registration @ Village Haus

10am-3pm | Race Practice

4pm-6pm | Racer Meeting @Village Haus

Saturday 2/28

8am-10am | Registration @ Village Haus

9:30am-10am | Lil’ Scoops (each racer gets one run)

10am-2pm | Qualifying Events

2:30pm-4pm | Finals

4pm-7pm | Awards Party @ Village Haus featuring Kat Carillo

Get the best lodging deal for races and spectators by booking with us!

Shovel Race lodging deals

Rules:

All shovels must be “grain” shovels. Competitors may bring their own shovels, or Angel Fire Resort will provide shovels from sponsors Alpine Lumber and Bluebird Mountain Sports.
Competitors must wear a helmet and eye protection for all practice and competition runs.
No physical alterations are allowed to the running surface of the grain scoops (shovels) other than the application of wax or a similar type substance to the underside or bottom of the scoop. You may adhere tape or other similar materials to the handle of the shovel to make it easier to grip. You may paint the seat of the grain scoop, but no traction-aiding substance is allowed.
Barging the start gate constitutes a false start. First false start in a heat is a warning; second false start in a heat is a disqualification.
If a racer is not sitting on their shovel upon crossing the finish line, that racer will receive a DNF (did not finish) for that run. Should a racer come off their shovel during a “Time Trial” or Little Scoops run, they will receive a DNF for that run and will be required to immediately move laterally off the course. Should a racer come off of their shovel during a “Heat” run, the racer can get back on their shovel and legally cross over the finish line to finish the heat.
No protests
During Finals, that run counts; we will not accept the qualifying time if that run is faster.
You must make a concerted effort to self-arrest after crossing the finish line, or you will get a DQ.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED- Walk up registration is available in the Village Haus Friday 8-4 and Saturday 8-10.

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