Cirque Series - Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain, United States • 20 Sep 2025

The Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain in Washington features a challenging 7.7-mile trail race with 2,544 feet of elevation gain. Starting at the Crystal Mountain base area, runners tackle the rugged Kelly’s Gap service road before ascending to Grubstake, the race’s highest point at 6,861 feet. The course offers stunning views of Mt.

Rainier and the Cascade Range as it follows a summit ridgeline, passes alpine lakes, old mining camps, and lush forests. The route combines technical single-track trails and service roads, finishing back at the resort base. The race is capped at 500 runners and emphasizes safety with marked trails and cut-off times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 mi
2544 m+
7.7 Miles
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