Top to Bottom Race 2019
When and how to join
Schedule
Session times will appear here once published.
About
Racers Ready? The annual Top to Bottom Race is back for 2019!
Thredbo Estore registration closes Thursday 8th August at 5pm
There will be a $45 late fee on Friday 9th August up until 5pm
After 5pm there will be no entries available
The iconic Top to Bottom is Australia’s richest, fastest and longest downhill race for skiers and boarders and with over $25,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, it’s one of the most lucrative as well…definitely worth slipping into the lycra.
The race starts at the top of Thredbo, as the sun rises riders line up at the top of the 3.2-kilometre course with their skis and boards in hand. They then run in boots for a 100-metre dash before they strap and click in for a fast-paced blast to the bottom. This is where the battle begins as riders head to the village below, dropping 600 vertical metres navigating, gates, straights and other racers.
Race Timing
5.45 am | Courtesy Bus commences Friday Flat – Village Circuit loop
6.00 am – 6.15 am | Valley Terminal Guest Service opens for bib/transponder collection
6.35am | Compulsory Racer briefing for entrants at the base of Kosciuszko Express
6.40 am | First ride up Kosciuszko Express
6.50 – 7.10 am | Course inspection, beneath Kosciuszko Express only – ONE RUN ONLY
7.20 am | Forerunners on course
7.25 am | Racing Commences
8.30 am | Presentation of all categories
*Please note you will receive a limited edition Top to Bottom T-shirt after your race once you return your transponder.
The event draws over 300 competitors across eight categories, it starts at dawn with racing over before first lifts. This year past and present Olympians and racers are in the line-up including Pyeongchang silver medallist snowboarder Jarryd Hughes, last year’s winner Scott Kneller and young guns will all be competing.
Categories
Pro Men Ski
- Registered FIS Racers, Instructors, professional skiers and previous winners of any men’s ski category
Amateur Men Ski
- Recreational skiers under 35 years who have never competed in World Cup/FIS or Continental Cup races, or have never previously won this category
Master Men Ski
- Recreational skiers between 35 to 49 years who have never competed in World Cup/FIS or Continental Cup races and/or events, or have never previously won this category
Veteran Men Ski
- Recreational skiers 50 years and over who have never competed in World Cup/FIS or Continental Cup races and/or events, or have never previously won this category
Open Women Ski
- Open to all Women Skiers
Masters Women Ski
- Recreational skiers 35 years and over who have never competed in World Cup/FIS or Continental Cup races and/or events, or have never previously won this category
Open Men Snowboard
- Open to all Men Snowboarders
Open Women Snowboard
- Open to all Women Snowboarders
*Must be over the age of 18 years old
*Age at 1st June 2019