Cirque Series - Alta, UT

🏞️ Race Overview

Join us for another year of the Cirque Series at Alta. 7.1 miles featuring 2,545' vert.

Prizes

• Distribution: Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race and for the overall series winners.
• Categories: There are three categories in which the prizes will be given out: Sport, Expert and Pro.
• Grom Award: youngest competitor will be recognized.
• OG Award: wisest competitor will be recognized.

🎖️ Prize Breakdown

Pro

• 1st place: $1000 cash each race
• 2nd place: $250 cash each race
• 3rd place: $150 cash each race

Expert

• 1st: $400 in Gear each race
• 2nd: $250 in Gear each race
• 3rd: $150 in Gear each race

Sport

• 1st: $300 in Gear each race
• 2nd: $200 in Gear each race
• 3rd: $100 in Gear each race

🏆 Middle of the Pack & Lexie Awards

Middle of the Pack Award: the person that finished exactly middle will be recognized.
Lexie Award: the "unofficial MVP" of the race will be recognized.

📈 Overall 2026 Season Winner & Points

The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2026 winner. The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points. The following is the per stage breakdown:

• 1 - 50pt, 6 - 30pt, 11 - 20pt, 16 - 10pt
• 2 - 40pt, 7 - 28pt, 12 - 18pt, 17 - 8pt
• 3 - 36pt, 8 - 26pt, 13 - 16pt, 18 - 6pt
• 4 - 34pt, 9 - 24pt, 14 - 14pt, 19 - 4pt

💰 Prize Money 2026 Overall Season Standings

Men's & Women's

• PRO: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

EXPERT:

• 1ST: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
• 2ND: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
• 3RD: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

SPORT:

• 1ST: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
• 2ND: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
• 3RD: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season

Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle.

📝 Registration

We are capping the race at 500 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.

⏱️ Bibs / Timing Chips

Cirque Series will utilize Competitive timing to time the event with a disposable chip placed on the back of your bib. Please do not fold, crush or remove the chip from the bib. You may dispose of the chip/bib after the race is over.

📜 Rules / Guidelines

Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved. Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass.

• No littering: Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event.
• Waste disposal: Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers.
• Respect officials: Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials.
• Do not impede: Do not impede another runner.
• Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.

We will provide hydration at aid stations & finish line.

Contact: julian@cirqueseries.com

📍 Event Location

The race will take place at 10520 East Day Lodge Road, Alta, UT.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Cirque Series - Alta.