DEER VALLEY RESORT; PARK CITY, UTAH (June 5, 2026) – Deer Valley Resort announces it will be the stage for the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking, the final stop of the Official US National Mountain Bike Championship series. Three days of competition for pro level to youth and adaptive athletes will take place on the Resort’s Bald Eagle Mountain on Sept. 11 – 13, 2026.
“We look forward to welcoming athletes and spectators to the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley Resort,” said Deer Valley Resort President & Chief Operating Officer Todd Bennett. “Visitation to our world-class downhill terrain continues to grow, and hosting this premier event gives us the opportunity to showcase our extensive trail system, bike park, and rider amenities to a captive mountain biking audience.”
The 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series presented by Continental consists of five races featuring an international field of pro and amateur athletes competing for overall championship titles. Competition stops include Ride Rock Creek, NC, Mountain Creek Bike Park, NJ, Utah’s Solitude Mountain Resort, and Big Bear Lake, CA, before the series finale, the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking, at Deer Valley Resort on Sept. 11 – 13, 2026, featuring Pro Finals on Saturday the 12th. In its inaugural year hosting this celebrated downhill race, Deer Valley anticipates an estimated 10,000 attendees over three days of competition. For more information about the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley, visit the resort’s website deervalley.com.
“Utah has proven to be an important stage for downhill in the US, so it makes a lot of sense for us to bring the US OPEN here. Deer Valley is a great venue with a history of hosting iconic downhill races,” said Pro Downhill Series General Manager, Clay Harper. “We’re excited to work together in creating an updated track for the 2026 Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking, and our team is looking forward to sharing more details in the near future.”
Photos of the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking and Pro Downhill series can be found here. All necessary photo credits are watermarked on the provided images.
Summer operations open at Deer Valley Resort on June 19, 2026, with an exclusive Preview Weekend June 13-14, 2026, for Season Passholders. Summer bike products, including Bike Park day passes, season passes, and lift-access packages are on sale now at deervalley.com. Options include:
Deer Valley Access Pass: $329 (was $425) — Full Ikon 25% off; Local / Industry / Military
Solitude Summer Pass: $299 (was $350) — Ikon pass 25% off
Wasatch Gravity Pass: $399 (was $450) — no discounts apply
Guests are encouraged to beat the crowds and start summer early by unlocking a full season of lift-served mountain biking, hiking, and scenic chairlift rides. Extended hours, Twilight Wednesdays, and expanded on-mountain value give passholders more time, more trails, and more reasons to visit all summer long.
For more information about the Fox US Open of Mountain Biking at Deer Valley Resort, visit the resort’s website at deervalley.com or contact dvmedia@deervalley.com.
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About Deer Valley Resort
Deer Valley Resort, located in Park City, Utah, set the standard for luxury in skiing by offering the service and hospitality of a five-star hotel. The ski-only resort is now delivering the largest expansion in ski resort history for the 2025/26 season. This winter, Deer Valley unveils seven new chairlifts, including the East Village Express—a 10-passenger gondola connecting the new Deer Valley East Village to Park Peak. Since December 2024, Deer Valley has added 10 new lifts, doubling its skiable terrain and redefining the mountain experience. This transformation is part of Expanded Excellence, a resort-wide initiative that includes a new portal at Deer Valley East Village with 1,200 day-skier parking spaces, the reimagining of Snow Park base area, and enhancements to on-mountain infrastructure. The resort now features 31 chairlifts, 4,300 skiable acres, seven bowls, and benefits from 300 inches of average annual snowfall. Deer Valley limits daily lift ticket sales and is renowned for its award-winning ski school, elegant day lodges, exceptional dining, and a wide range of luxury accommodations. In 2026, the resort named GMC as the official vehicle of Deer Valley and introduced a new fleet of GMC vehicles for resort transportation and guest experiences. Deer Valley has been named the United States’ Best Ski Resort by the World Ski Awards for 13 consecutive years. View and Download the Deer Valley Press Kit
About US OPEN of Mountain Biking
Established in 2003, the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking is America’s original open class downhill race festival. Featuring a unique Open Pro/Am format and one of the largest prize purses in the industry, the Fox US OPEN has offered the most challenging competition in the nation for over 20 years, setting the standard as a proving ground for up-and-coming and elite athletes alike. The Fox US OPEN will serve as the final stop of the 2026 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series. The event also offers a full slate of amateur classes and festival village.
About Pro Downhill Series:
Born from the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking and with the support of key partners, Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series presented by Continental launched in 2024. This US Downhill Mountain Bike Championship Series features both professional and amateur level downhill mountain bike racing with five events across the United States in 2026. Follow along as national and international athletes compete for overall championship titles! All races are fully sanctioned, and the series is recognized as the Official USA Cycling National Downhill Series. Please visit www.prodownhillseries.com.
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