Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
08/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2026 01:08
Carve, Climb, and Cruise Through the Skies of Northrend
Buckle up and blaze through the chilly skies of Northrend! The Northrend Cup returns with daring Skyriding races, exclusive rewards, and plenty of opportunities to show off your aerial prowess in races across some of Northrend's most iconic locations.
Take to the Skies of Northrend
Trek to Valdrakken in the Dragon Isles to speak with Lord Andestrasz near the Rostrum of Transformation to pick up the initial quest.
When: August 25 to September 8
Where: Begins in Valdrakken, Stormwind City, Orgrimmar, and Northrend
With several races spread across Northrend, racers will have a skyfull of options for challenging courses in Normal, Advanced, and Reverse variations.
During these races, you will use one of the original Dragonflight skyriding mounts. However, if you don't have one of these mounts, you will receive a loaner Riders of Azeroth Drake mount to use during your race.
| Blackriver Burble (Grizzly Hills) | Citadel Sortie (Icecrown) |
| Coldarra Climb (Coldarra) | Crystalsong Crisis (Crystalsong Forest) |
| Daggercap Dart (Howling Fjord) | Dragonblight Dragon Flight (Dragonblight) |
| Geothermal Jaunt (Borean Tundra) | Gundrak Fast Track (Zul'drak) |
| The Maker's Marathon (The Storm Peaks) | Scalawag Slither (Howling Fjord) |
| Sholazar Spree (Sholazar Basin) | Zul'drak Zephyr (Zul'drak) |
Rewards for a Fancy Flight
Completing Northrend Cup activities earns brave champions Riders of Azeroth Badges that can be exchanged for cosmetic rewards with Maztha at the Riders of Azeroth headquarters in Valdrakken or Dathendrash at the Riders of Azeroth headquarters in Stormwind City and Orgrimmar.
Complete all Northrend Cup races on Gold to earn the Northrend Racing Completionist: Gold achievement, "Northrend Racer" title, and the Frosted Riders of Azeroth Tabard.
Skymaster's Blood items are available from the vendor for those on a quest to look daring whilst darting through the skies!
Pictured: Skymaster's Blood Circlet, Skymaster's Blood Pauldrons, and Skymaster's Blood Tabard.
Not Pictured: Skymaster's Blood Cloak and Skymaster's Blood Mantle
In addition, returning rewards you can choose from include a Vial of Endless Draconic Scales toy that randomizes mount customizations every time you mount, pieces to build the fashionably adventurous Icy Drake Racer's set, and more!
Icy Drake Racer's Transmog Set
- Icy Drake Racer's Helmet
- Icy Drake Racer's Scarf
- Icy Drake Racer's Shoulderpads
- Icy Drake Racer's Jersey
- Icy Drake Racer's Handwraps
- Icy Drake Racer's Belt
- Icy Drake Racer's Leggings
- Icy Drake Racer's Boots
- Drake Racer's Scarf
Dragon Customizations
- Renewed Proto-Drake: Dual Horned Crest
- Windborne Velocidrake: Curled Horns
- Highland Drake: Swept Spiked Head
- Cliffside Wylderdrake: Large Tail Spikes
Miscellaneous
If everything else has been purchased, you can repeatedly buy:
The sky's the limit (unless you're trying to beat the timer); may the winds be at your back as you go for the Gold.
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