Cirque Series - Killington
Killington, United States • 27 Jun 2026
Cirque Series - Killington
The Cirque Series event in Killington, Vermont takes place on June 27, 2026. The course covers 8.2 miles with 3,010 feet of elevation gain and the field is capped at 700 runners. The race is set inside the Green Mountain National Forest and finishes at the K-1 Lodge.
The counterclockwise course starts at the base of the K-1 Gondola and follows a service road up to Bunny Buster. Runners pass around Snowdon Peak at 3,592 feet, continue over Great Northern and Ridge Run, and climb Catwalk to reach Killington Peak at 4,241 feet. Aid Station #1 is located at mile 3.16. The route descends on service and 4x4 roads, follows the Bear Cub trail to the base of Needle's Eye, and climbs Bearly trail to Aid Station #2. The final climb through Needle's Eye is a quarter mile with a 45 percent grade, followed by a quick descent on Bittersweet back to the finish at K-1 Lodge.
The course includes steep, rocky, grassy, wet and slippery sections and is marked with orange flagging. Competitors must follow the marked route for safety. There is a strict cut-off time at Killington Peak summit of 1:30 hours; competitors missing that cutoff will use the chairlift to descend. The course may be adjusted if necessary.
Bib pick-up is available the day before and on race day at K1 Lodge. Each competitor receives a snapback, giveaway ticket, logoed bib and medal, a sponsor swag bag, and free professional photos. Cirque Series hats are sold at the merch booth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.