16. iXS DOWNHILL CUP
Friday, Oct. 4th. - Sunday, Oct 6th.
Every year on the first weekend of October, Bellwald fills up with over 370 racers and more than 2000 spectators for the annual Downhill Cup race.
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The Bellwald Downhill Cup represents quality, good organization, and fun - even off the trails.
It's not without reason that it's also the most popular iXS Cup in the international field of participants!
RACE SCHEDULE
Friday - 04. October
09:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Bib number distribution
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM: Course inspection on foot
12:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Official practice
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Saturday - 05. October
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Bib number distribution From
8:00 AM: Race office open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Mandatory practice for Open Classes
10:00 AM – 12:00 AM: Mandatory practice for Elite
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Course closed
From 12:30 PM: Seeding Run (Qualifying)
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Sunday - 06. October
8:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Official practice for Open Classes
09:30 AM – 11:00 PM: Official practice for Elite
11:00 PM – 11:30 PM: Course closed
From 11:30 PM: Race run
Approximately 30 minutes after the end of the race: Award ceremony
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Subject to change without notice!
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Pre-registration is possible until 01 October 2024 at the latest.
The registration fee is composed as follows: CHF 105.– entry fee / CHF 15.– contribution for race infrastructure.
Regulations: You can find the detailed regulations for the iXS Downhill Cup 2024 on www.ixsdownhillcup.com.
INFORMATION
Accommodation
Affordable accommodation options at the Wilera Holiday Camp:
Adults: CHF 30.- per night / Children: CHF 25.- per night.
Reservations can be made at 027 971 16 84 or info@bellwald.ch.
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A large rider campsite with electricity and toilets is available for free. No advance reservation is possible.
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You can find more accommodation options at:
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Party
Friday
Live music with
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Live music with
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​Bunker
FR & SA from 23:30
DJ‘s:
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No Talent
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DJ Marmotti
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Djules
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Marvintage
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Pädji
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Zurkon & Bennobi
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This year we have something special for you: a shuttle bus to Fiesch for just CHF 5 per person! Departures are at 21:00, 23:00 and 03:00, perfectly coordinated with the connecting trains to Brig.
Tombola
The Downhill Cup can be supported with the help of a raffle ticket (online or on site). The main prize is an MTB Transition Patrol, worth CHF 4,499 and offered by Rodeo Bike Co. In addition to the main prize, there are many other great prizes to be won.