NEMS is back at Wachusett Mountain for the Annual Ralph Crowley Classic on Friday, March 6th. The Ralph Crowley Classic is one of the most well-known races in New England, and NEMS is excited to be a part of it for the eighth straight season. 

The Ralph Crowley Classic has been a fixture on the Wachusett race calendar for decades. The Ralph Crowley Classic is a one-run GS race down Smith Walton, which takes place the day before the night league championship race, better known as The Great Race. Traditionally, the race was used by night league racers as a warm-up race for The Great Race. 

In 2019, the New England Masters joined the Ralph Crowley Classic, creating a two-run option for racers. Since then, the Ralph Crowley Classic has blossomed, attracting racers from across New England, in addition to many of the traditional night league racers. The 2025 Ralph Crowley Classic was one of the most successful yet, so we hope you can join us for this year’s race as we look to make this event even better! 

Below are all of the event details, as well as additional mountain information. 

Key Things to Know:

• Ralph Crowley (1 run) / Masters (2 runs)

• Ralph Crowley Classic (1 Run): $TBD

• Register at Customer Service oron the Wachusett Website

• 'Masters Race (2 Runs): $75 - Non-pass holder / $50 - Pass holders.

• Register at: https://masters.adminskiracing.com

• Includes the Ralph Crowley Classic race (2 races - 1 price)

• Do I need to register for both races?

• No. The first run of the Masters race also counts as the Ralph Crowley race.

• If you are registered for the Masters race, you are automatically registered for the Ralph Crowley Classic Race. You do not need to register for both.

The Schedule: Friday, March 6th (TENTATIVE)

• 7:30 - 8:30 AM - Registration Open - Granite Room

• 9:00 AM - Lift Opens

• 9:10 - 9:35 AM - Inspection

• 9:45 AM - Inspection Closed

• 10:00 AM - Race Start

• Awards approx. 1 hr following conclusion of event (Location - TBD)

Important Things to Remember:

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• Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
• Discipline: Giant Slalom (1 race - 2 total runs)
• Trail: Smith Walton (via Polar Express 6-Pack)
• Race Registration - All registration is done online. No Day of Race registration.
• Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 5th at 12:00 PM
• Race Fee: $75 
• Passholder Race Fee: $50
• Race Day Check-in / Registration: Base Lodge - Granite Room
• USSS License Required: No. 
• NEMS Membership Required: No. SeeNEMS Membership Policyfor more info. 
• Helmet Required - Yes. Must be hard-sided.
• Bibs: Allracers must wear an assigned Wachusett bib while on the race course.
• Age Restriction: No (All racers must be able to complete a Masters level course)
• Awards Location/Time: TBD - Approx. 1 hour after the conclusion of the race. 

Credit Card - A valid credit card on file is required. Please be sure to check your CC info on your ASR profile.

Race Communication:

NEMS uses WhatsApp for all Race Communications. 

• NEMS Race Announcements- Race day info (Start List, Results, Race Updates)

• NEMS Racer Communications - 2026

• Group for racers to connect on general questions (Lodging/Gear/Travel/Etc.).
• Must be admitted by Admin.
• Chat must stay within group rules. 
• Anything deemed to fall outside of the group chat rules will be deleted.