Ski. Ride. Raise. Repeat.
24 Hours. One Mountain. A Community That Wouldn’t Stop.
From six-year-old athletes to 435-lap champions, the 14th Annual WinterKids Downhill 24 at Sugarloaf Mountain proved that every lap on the mountain and dollar raised truly counts.
More Than a Race. A Community on a Mission.
For one full night and day on Sugarloaf Mountain, hundreds of skiers, snowboarders, and skinners came together for the 2026 WinterKids Downhill 24, Maine’s most-loved charity ski event. They didn’t just ski. They fundraised, they competed, and they helped give Maine kids access to the magic of winter.
Congratulations to every participant, partner, donor, and volunteer who made this happen.
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How Scoring Works at D24
Scores are based on combined points: fundraising (60%) + time on the mountain (40%). This unique formula is what makes D24 so special: being the fastest skier isn’t enough. You have to rally your community too.
Kid’s Cup 2026 Results
Under-18 team competition
Kingfield Elementary School
Top Kid’s Cup Fundraising Teams
Final Team Rankings: Kid’s Cup (Top 10)
For more details, find complete awards, rankings, and leaderboards here.↗
| Rank | Team | Fundraising | Total Laps | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingfield Elementary School | $13,185 | 273 | 2,209 |
| 2 | MegaMinions | $10,365 | 280 | 2,166 |
| 3 | Cool as a Moose | $6,510 | 270 | 2,106 |
| 4 | MinionLoafers | $10,833 | 166 | 2,077 |
| 5 | Summit Slayers | $4,220 | 200 | 1,986 |
| 6 | Sugarloaf Ski Club Super Squad | $7,725 | 137 | 1,948 |
| 7 | Downhill Destroyers | $3,523 | 86 | 1,847 |
| 8 | Whitt’s End | $1,995 | 36 | 1,747 |
| 9 | Super Sassy Salty Sweet and Sour Sisters | $1,300 | 32 | 1,718 |
| 10 | Snowdoggs | $1,230 | — | 1,661 |
The Young Heroes of D24
WinterKids Downhill 24 isn’t just for adults. Some of the most inspiring performances of the weekend came from the youngest participants on the mountain.
King of the Mountain Cup 2026
Adult & corporate teams
Sappi Shredders
Final Team Rankings: King of the Mountain Cup (Top 10)
For more details, find complete awards, rankings, and leaderboards here.↗
| Rank | Team | Fundraising | Laps | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sappi Shredders | $22,516 | 435 | 2,323 |
| 2 | United Insurance Fast and Flurries | $35,911 | 371 | 2,232 |
| 3 | It’s All Downhill From Here | $61,903 | 141 | 2,077 |
| 4 | WEXPerts Only West | $51,328 | 113 | 2,005 |
| 5 | Snowbound/Allspeed | $12,742 | 21 | 1,987 |
| 6 | Powdah 8’s | $27,196 | 132 | 1,955 |
| 6 | WEXPerts Only East | $30,799 | 119 | 1,955 |
| 8 | It’s All Uphill From Here | $8,960 | 80 | 1,941 |
| 9 | Agren | $58,340 | — | 1,911 |
| 10 | Somerset Shredders | $7,797 | 258 | 1,906 |
Celebrating the Spirit of D24
Endurance and strategy aren’t the whole story. The culture of this event is what makes D24 unforgettable.
The Hidden Heroes: Skin Up Results
While lifts carried most skiers to the top, a dedicated group of athletes earned triple-point laps by skinning up the mountain on foot, navigating freezing temps and pure exhaustion. These are their remarkable results.
| Rank | Athlete | Skin Up Laps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lester Li (Sappi Shredders) | 26 |
| 2 | Isabella Robinson | 20 |
| 3 | Stephanie Noyes | 19 |
| 4 | Caroline Knowles | 18 |
| 5 | Ben Knowles | 17 |
| 6 | Chris Carleton | 15 |
| 7 | Weston Hall | 9 |
| 8 | Heather Browne | 6 |
| 9 | Jamie Hatch | 5 |
| 9 | Mason Vega | 5 |
Lester Li’s 26 skin-up laps earned triple points per lap, a key factor in the Sappi Shredders’ King of the Mountain Cup victory.
How D24’s Top Fundraisers Win Before They Even Hit the Snow
Want to crush your fundraising goals next year? Here’s the playbook top earners swear by, including Joe Lajoie (our 2nd highest adult fundraiser) and his 9-year-old son Mason, who raised $4,740.
Every Run Helps Another Maine Kid Step Into Skis for the First Time
This isn’t just Maine’s most unique winter charity event. It’s proof that when a community shows up with grit and heart, the difference it makes is real and lasting.
From a 6-year-old navigating her first laps on a dark mountain to teams raising $60,000 in a single weekend, the 2026 WinterKids Downhill 24 set a new benchmark for what’s possible when physical passion meets purposeful fundraising.
See you on the mountain in 2027.
2026 Downhill 24 Photo Gallery:
Photos by Stephen Davis Phillips Photography and Julia Peet Photography
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