The Mountain Doesn’t Sleep. Neither Do We.
March 5-6, 2027
Sugarloaf
Friday 8AM – Saturday 8AM
Saturday Night After Party: Keep the celebration going at the Widowmaker.
The WinterKids Downhill 24 is back for its 15th year—bringing 24 hours of skiing, riding, costumes, competition, community, and mountain-wide fun to Sugarloaf, all to help Maine kids get outside.
24 hours – one mountain – endless stories
Here’s the deal
24-hour ski/skin/snowboard challenge
Teams or individuals welcome
Take as many laps as you want
Fundraise for WinterKids
Every lap supports Maine kids getting outside
Celebrate with hundreds of participants
The adventure
Sunrise runs
Costumes
Friendly competition
Fire pits
Donuts + Pizza
Midnight skiing
Team spirit
Apres party
Live music
Meeting new people
Send it
Every dollar raised helps WinterKids create opportunities for Maine children to experience the outdoors through programs that build confidence, resilience, healthy habits, and lifelong connections to winter.
In 2025/2026
24,000 kids participated
1,293 educators supported
16 counties served
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We Did It!
After 24 incredible hours on the mountain in February 2026, the results are in. Our Downhill 24 community raised $592,700 to support WinterKids programs!
To every participant who gave their legs, their lungs, and their hearts to this event, thank you.
And to everyone who donated, cheered, and believed in what we’re doing, this wouldn’t have happened without you.
Here’s to the kids who will get outside, get active, and fall in love with winter because of what you did.
Cheer. Ski. Ride. Raise. Repeat.
Partner With Us at Downhill 24
Your sponsorship fuels more than a 24-hour ski, skin, and snowboard challenge; it helps thousands of Maine kids discover the joy of winter play.
On the mountain and beyond, sponsors are recognized as true champions for children and families. With benefits that last all season, your partnership is a way to celebrate, connect, and make winter brighter for every child.