Cirque Series - Arapahoe Basin, CO

Join us for Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin.  9.4 miles featuring 2,211' 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

Grom Award - youngest competitor will be recognized.

OG Award - wisest competitor will be 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.

TRAINING Plans with TRAINING PEAKS (https://www.trainingpeaks.com/partners/cirque-series/)

We cap race at 700 runners, please sign up early

Bibs / Timing Chips
Cirque Series will utilize Competitive Timing 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 and food 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.

We will provide hydration on course at aid stations for all participants & will also be available at finish line. 

Any Q's, please email:

steve@cirqueseries.com

julian@cirqueseries.com 

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