Race Overview
Join us at Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain. 7.9 miles featuring 2,614' ft vert.
Prizes
Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race and for the overall series winners. There are three categories in which the prizes will be given out: Sport, Expert and Pro. Prizes for each race are as follows:
- 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
- Awards: Grom Award, OG Award, Lexie Award, Middle of the Pack Award
Overall 2026 Season Winner & Points
The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2025 winner. The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points. The following is the per stage breakdown as a function of place:
- Points: 1 - 50pt, 2 - 40pt, 3 - 36pt, 4 - 34pt, 5 - 32pt
- More Points: 6 - 30pt, 7 - 28pt, 8 - 26pt, 9 - 24pt, 10 - 22pt
- Continued Points: 11 - 20pt, 12 - 18pt, 13 - 16pt, 14 - 14pt, 15 - 12pt
- Final Points: 16 - 10pt, 17 - 8pt, 18 - 6pt, 19 - 4pt, 20 - 2pt
Prize Money 2026 Overall Season Standings
Men's & Women's Prize categories:
- PRO: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
- EXPERT: 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
- SPORT: 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season
- Incentive: 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 700 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.
Lodging
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.
Rules / Guidelines
Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved. The following guidelines should be adhered to:
- Respect Private Property: Do not trespass.
- No Littering: Carry water and food during the event.
- Waste Disposal: Dispose of all waste and recyclables in proper containers.
- Respect Official Regulations: Be respectful of all Forest Service officials and do not impede other runners.
Hydration
We will provide SKRATCH hydration at aid stations & finish line.
Contact
Any questions, please email:
- steve@cirqueseries.com
- julian@cirqueseries.com