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Cirque Series - Alyeska Resort, AK

Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM AKDT

Location
Girdwood, AK
1000 Arlberg Ave, 99587
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A challenging 6.1-mile trail race at Alyeska Resort with substantial vertical gain, offering serious competition and impressive prizes for top finishers.

  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Great for: runners who like a competitive edge

Embrace the challenge of the Cirque Series at Alyeska Resort, a demanding trail race designed for competitive runners. This 6.1-mile event features a significant 3,912 feet of vertical gain, testing endurance and skill on the mountain terrain. Participants compete across Sport, Expert, and Pro categories, vying for cash prizes, gear, and points towards the overall season standings. Unique awards celebrate a range of achievements, from the youngest competitor to the 'unofficial MVP,' adding a distinctive touch to the competitive atmosphere.

What to expect

  • Expect a rigorous 6.1-mile trail race with 3,912 feet of vertical ascent.
  • Your race will be timed using a disposable chip on your bib.
  • Hydration will be available at aid stations and the finish line.

Standout details

  • 3,912 feet of vertical gain
  • Cash prizes for Pro category
  • Overall season points & awards
  • Unique 'Grom,' 'OG,' 'Lexie' awards

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 6.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM AKDT · From $137.98

    Opens Sep 23, 2025, 1:00 AM AKDT · Closes Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 AM AKDT

  • 6.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM AKDT · From $137.98

    Opens Sep 23, 2025, 1:00 AM AKDT · Closes Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 AM AKDT

  • 6.1 Miles

    Sat, Jul 25, 10:00 AM AKDT · From $137.98

    Opens Sep 23, 2025, 1:00 AM AKDT · Closes Jul 25, 2026, 6:00 AM AKDT

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

  • Timed race
From the organizer

Join us for another year of the Cirque Series at Alyeska.   6.1 miles featuring 3,912' 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

Masters 55+

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

17 & UNDER

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

Grom Award - youngest competitor recognized.

OG Award - wisest competitor recognized.

Lexie Award - the "unofficial MVP" of the race will be recognized.

Middle of the Pack Award - the person that finished exactly middle 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 2025 winner.  The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points. The following is the per stage breakdown as a function of place:

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 5 - 32pt    10 - 22pt    15 - 12pt 20 - 2pt

PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS   **Men's & Women's PRO PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season 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 Race is capped at 700 runners, please sign up early.

Bibs / Timing Chips Cirque Series will utilize Competitive Timing / Strabel 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 during the event. Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers. Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials. Do not impede another runner. Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.

Food & Water stations

We will provide hydration at aid station & finish line.

Any Q's, please email:

steve@cirqueseries.com

julian@cirqueseries.com

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