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Cirque Series - Alyeska Resort, AK

location_city Girdwood

location_on Alaska

flag United States

calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

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About the Event

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.

Contact: julian@cirqueseries.com 

Races Offered

Volunteer

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — Volunteer

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

08:00

Expert Divison

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

10:00

Pro Division

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

10:00

Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)

Jul 25, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Girdwood.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 12.3° / 18.3°
wb_sunny 11.4° / 17.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 6.6 /
water_drop 79.0%

About Girdwood

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Girdwood is a community in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, about 30 miles south of Anchorage town center, along the Seward Highway. It is home to Alaska's largest ski area, the Alyeska Resort, which was home to the 2007 US Alpine Ski Championships.

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