Cirque Series - Killington VT

Race Overview

Join us for another year of Cirque Series at Killington. 8.2 miles featuring 3,010' 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:

• Pro - Killington: 1st place - $2000 cash, 2nd place - $250 cash, 3rd place - $150 cash
• Expert: 1st - $400 in Gear, 2nd - $250 in Gear, 3rd - $150 in Gear
• Sport: 1st - $300 in Gear, 2nd - $200 in Gear, 3rd - $100 in Gear
• Awards: Grom Award - youngest competitor, OG Award - wisest competitor, Lexie Award - "unofficial MVP", Middle of the Pack Award - exactly middle finisher

Lodging

Killing Group is our partner for the 2026 Killington race. Properties include condominiums (w/ pools/hot tubs) and single-family homes (some w hot tubs). Cirque racers can enjoy a 15% discount. To book: killingtongroup.com. Use code: CIRQUETKG26 at checkout. Or call reservations: 802.422.2300

Events

• Recovery Night: Allen Pools & Spas, Saturday, Jun 27 from 4:30pm to 6pm - Hot tubs, saunas, cold plunges, & swim spas
• Training Plans: TRAINING Plans with TRAINING PEAKS
• Hydration: We will provide hydration at aid stations & finish line.
• Registration: We are capping the race at 700 entries, we encourage signing up right away.

Bibs and Timing

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 and Guidelines

Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved.

• Respect Property: Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass.
• No Littering: Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event.
• Dispose Waste: Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers.
• Respect Officials: Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials.

Contact Information

Race Director: Tom Hooper, hooper.thomas@gmail.com

Founder: Julian Carr, julian@cirqueseries.com

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 as follows:

• Point Breakdown: 1st - 50pt, 6th - 30pt, 11th - 20pt, 16th - 10pt
• 2nd - 40pt, 7th - 28pt, 12th - 18pt, 17th - 8pt
• 3rd - 36pt, 8th - 26pt, 13th - 16pt, 18th - 6pt
• 4th - 34pt, 9th - 24pt, 14th - 14pt, 19th - 4pt
• 5th - 32pt, 10th - 22pt, 15th - 12pt, 20th - 2pt

Prize Money 2026 Overall Season Standings

• Men’s & Women’s Pro: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
• Expert: 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle, 2ND - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle, 3RD - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle
• Sport: 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle, 2ND - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle, 3RD - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle
• Participation: Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle.

Event Details

Date: 2026-06-27

Location: 4763 Killington Rd, Killington, VT

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