Downhill Series
Round 5 of Japan's downhill series at Niseko Annupuri: seeding on Saturday, finals on Sunday, JCF and open categories on the south-face course.
Downhill takes over Annupuri the last weekend of August. The Japanese national circuit lands here for its fifth round of the season, with seeding runs on Saturday and finals on Sunday. The course drops the south face fast and rooty, and the field mixes elite JCF racers with open and junior categories.
What you need to know
- Date: Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August 2026
- Venue: Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
- Format: JCF-sanctioned downhill, seeding Saturday and finals Sunday
- Who it’s for: Racers in the JCF, plus open and kids categories for everyone else
Downhill Series runs the event; head over to their site for categories, the technical brief and entry.
Event Details
Dates
Saturday 22 August 2026
Sunday 23 August 2026
Location
Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area
Price
- JCF-Registered: ¥10,000
- Open / Kids: ¥9,500
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