Cirque Series - Alyeska, AK

Event details

The Cirque Series race at Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, AK takes place on July 25, 2026. The course is 6.1 miles with 3,912' ft vert and is staged from the DayLodge area at Alyeska (1000 Arlberg Ave, Girdwood, AK 99587). Registration is capped at 600 runners. The event includes three competitive divisions - Sport, Expert and Pro - plus a Volunteer option. Entry price listed for the Sport, Expert and Pro divisions is $129. Timing uses a disposable chip on the back of the bib. Hydration is provided at one on-course aid station and at the finish area.

Course and safety

The route begins near sea level on Tanaka Cat Road, proceeds through the lower resort bowl onto the Silvertip single-track, then climbs Center Ridge to Teacup Bowl and the Headwall at about 3,800 ft. The Headwall ridge features short ups and downs with a gradual downgrade toward the MAX weather station (about 3,300 ft). The descent continues over loose rock and mountain heather into Max’s Mountain trail, passing through hemlock and spruce with moss-covered fallen trees and loamy soil, and returns to Tanaka Cat Road before finishing at the DayLodge. Competitors must inspect Center Ridge before race day and are subject to a strict cut-off at the start of Center Ridge (50 minutes). The course will be marked; runners are asked to follow flagging and marshal instructions, exercise careful footwork on technical sections, and use the prescribed rock-warning procedures.

Prizes and series scoring

Prizes are awarded by category each race. Pro cash prizes are listed as $1,000 for first, $250 for second, and $150 for third. Expert and Sport prizes are gear awards with specified amounts. Additional age-group and special recognitions are listed. Series points are awarded to the top 20 finishers per event toward overall season standings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.