Sugar Cookie Showdown 2026

Lander’s smallest Nordic race!

Join us for the 3nd annual Sugar Cookie Showdown where we cheer on the tiniest members of our community while they practice their Nordic ski skills! Categories include Preschool through 5th grade.

Little Loop (approximately .5km) - Recommended for preschool + kindergartners

Medium Loop (approximately 1.5 km)- Recommended for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Graders

Big Loop (approximately 3 km)- Recommended for 4th and 5th Graders

A registration fee of $10 helps us cover insurance and race snacks.

Race start is at 10 am in the Beaver Creek Stadium. We will have your bibs ready for pick up when you arrive at the venue. Each participant will receive a sugar cookie when they cross the finish line. This event is all about fun, so feel free to wear costumes and be sure to bring a smile!

Your skier can choose whichever distance they feel comfortable with regardless of the suggested age/distance categories. Please help us spread the word and sign up for a fun event all about getting kids skiing!

Location & Directions: Beaver Creek Nordic Ski Area - Located south on Wyoming Highway 28 at milepost 51.5, where the highway crosses Beaver Creek. Beaver Creek is a remote location with no shelter available to the public so be sure to dress/bring appropriate clothing! Please consider carpooling as there is limited parking available at the venue.

Beaver Creek Trail Access:

Please DO NOT CROSS THE HIGHWAY, but use the trail that leads under the bridge. Once you reach the groomed trails, you can leave ski bags just off the trail and continue to the start area on skis. Follow the signs for about 1 km to reach the stadium area. Walking is allowed on the ski trail from the trailhead to the stadium.