FAQs
DID SOMEONE MENTION TICKETS?
Red Bull Crashed Ice is free and open to the public.
WHERE AND WHEN WILL RED BULL CRASHED ICE SAINT PAUL AIR IN THE US?
This year we are happy to announce that we will be featured on FOX. You can tune in and watch the Red Bull Crashed Ice competition in Saint Paul on FOX on January 25 at 4:00PM EST. The Saint Paul race will then re-air January 26 on FOX Sports 1 at 7:30PM EST. Check your local listings for airtime. The rest of the series will be broadcasted on Fox Sports 1, dates and details to be released soon.
I'M COMING TO THE EVENT, WHERE SHOULD I STAND?
Although none of the viewing areas capture the entire track, there will be four large screens projecting the races from every angle. From the starting point, you can see everything up until the bridge. In the middle of the track, you can see from the bridge through the wall ride. Near the bottom of the track, you can see from the middle portion and down. Each portion of the track encompasses its own excitement, choose wisely!
WHAT IS THE EVENT SCHEDULE?
Red Bull Crashed Ice – the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship 2015 will be held over a three-day period. In the National and International Shootouts, two runs by athletes are timed and the fastest time counts. The top 32 athletes from the National Shootout and the athletes ranked 33rd to 64th in the International Shootout advance to the Elimination Round. The top 32 athletes from the International Shootout advance directly to the Saturday finals, and the top 32 athletes from the Elimination Round will join them.
WEDNESDAY 1/21
10:00am-10:30am: Mayor Coleman Track Run
Saint Paul's Mayor Coleman will strap into skates for a fourth consecutive year to take a run down a portion of the track.
THURSDAY 1/22
4:00pm-5:30pm: National Shootout Run
All 100 US athletes get 2 runs, but only the top 32 will move on to the Elimination Round on Friday evening.
FRIDAY 1/23
12:00pm-1:30pm: International Shootout Run
All 100 international athletes get two runs and the pool is narrowed down to 64. The top 32 athletes move onto the finals Saturday, while the athletes ranked 33rd to 64th compete against the US hopefuls in the Elimination Round.
3:00pm-4:00pm: Elimination Round
The 64 qualifying US and international athletes will be narrowed down to 32.
6:00pm-7:00pm: Team Competition Qualifiers
7:30pm-8:30pm: Team Competition Finals
This is a chance for athletes to earn additional points and boost their collective rankings. Done in a head-to-head knockout format, the Team Competition shouldn't be missed.
9:00pm-2:00am: Welcome Party
Open to the public and free of charge. Join us at Turf Club on 1601 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104 for the official welcome party.
SATURDAY 1/24
4:30pm: Gates open to general public
6:30pm-9:00pm: Red Bull Crashed Ice Saint Paul finals
The top 64 men and 16 women from the International Shootout and the Elimination Round will go head-to-head to determine the Saint Paul champions.
9:00pm-2:00am: Red Bull Crashed Ice After Party
West 7th Street, just south of the Cathedral grounds, will be hosting a block party immediately following the event. Join us for some fun celebrations after the awards ceremony.
WILL THERE BE PARKING?
There is no available public parking onsite at Red Bull Crashed Ice. Parking is available at other establishments surrounding the cathedral.
- Free parking available at the State Capitol parking lots J, H and the Centennial Parking Ramp (includes free shuttle to the event site)
- Saint Paul College @ $20 (Concordia Ave entrance only)
- Minnesota History Center @ $20
- Sears @ $15 (includes free shuttle to the event site)
WILL THERE BE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
Yes, the city buses will be running, with detours for portions of routes that intersect the event footprint. Download your free Metro Transit Pass here.
WILL THERE BE SHUTTLES?
Yes – Visit Saint Paul has a list of free shuttles available.
WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE OR RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
Get a ride discount from Uber. Enter code: RBCI15 at www.uber.com/go/crashed15
WHAT ROADS WILL BE AFFECTED?
John Ireland Blvd, Dayton Ave, Marshall Ave, Old Kellogg Blvd, Summit Ave, Mullberry St, Selby Ave, and Louis St. Visit www.stpaul.gov/crashedice for full details.
WHERE ARE THE MAIN ENTRANCES TO RED BULL CRASHED ICE?
The main entrances to Red Bull Crashed Ice are located at John Ireland Blvd & Kellogg Blvd, Mulberry Street & Kellogg Blvd, Selby Ave & Summit Ave.
WANT TO HIDE FROM THE COLD WEATHER AT THE CATHEDRAL OF SAINT PAUL?
We've got the solution! Various venues will be given access to show the main event Saturday night. A list reaching as far as Wisconsin and including Alary's, Billy's on Grand, B52 Burger & Brew, Dixies, Great Waters, Moose County, Pub 819, Stella's, The Rail Station, Buster's: Mankato, Champp's- STP, Cowboy Jack's Plymouth, O'Gara's, Prime Bar, Rounder's: Mankato, Shamrock's, Tavern on the Avenue, Tiffany's, Two Stooge's, Wild Tymes, Fabulous Ferns, Tavern on Grand, Zorbaz Detroit, Zorbaz Spicer, Zorbaz Gull Lake, and Zorbaz Grand Rapids.
CAN I BRING CHAIRS OR UMBRELLAS?
Outside chairs and umbrellas cannot be brought into Red Bull Crashed Ice.
CAN I BRING FOOD OR BEVERAGE?
Outside food and beverage cannot be brought into Red Bull Crashed Ice. Food trucks will be lined up on John Ireland Boulevard as well as College Avenue.
WHEN DOES THE RED BULL CRASHED ICE COMPETITION END?
The Red Bull Crashed Ice team competition finals on Friday night will end at 8:30pm and the final championship round will end Saturday night at 9:00pm.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
As Red Bull Crashed Ice is an outdoor competition, please dress appropriately for the winter weather.
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE LATEST EVENT UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS AROUND SAINT PAUL?
For breaking event news and updates, you may follow @redbullMSP, @CrashedIce and #crashedice on Twitter or visit www.redbullcrashedice.com. A visitor guide, additional information, and traffic updates from the City of St. Paul website can be accessed at www.stpaul.gov/crashedice.