Cirque Series - Jay Peak, VT
Join us for the inaugural year of the Cirque Series at Jay Peak. This challenging 7.1-mile race features 3,044' of vertical gain.
Prizes
Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race & for the overall series winners. There are three categories in which the prizes will be given out: Sport, Expert and Pro.
- Pro: 1st place - $1000 cash; 2nd place - $250 cash; 3rd place - $150 cash
- Expert: 1st - $400 in Gear; 2nd - $250 in Gear; 3rd - $150 in Gear
- Sport: 1st - $300 in Gear; 2nd - $200 in Gear; 3rd - $100 in Gear
Special awards include the Grom Award, OG Award, Lexie Award, and Middle of the Pack Award.
Registration
We are capping the race at 500 entries. Sign up right away!
Bibs / Timing Chips
Cirque Series will utilize Competitive timing with a disposable chip placed on the back of your bib. Please do not fold, crush or remove the chip. 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 Skratch hydration at aid station & finish line.
Lodging
Jay Peak Hotels
Contact
- Tom Hooper: [email protected]
- Julian Carr: [email protected]
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.
Per stage breakdown:
1 - 50pt | 2 - 40pt | 3 - 36pt | 4 - 34pt | 5 - 32pt
6 - 30pt | 7 - 28pt | 8 - 26pt | 9 - 24pt | 10 - 22pt
11 - 20pt | 12 - 18pt | 13 - 16pt | 14 - 14pt | 15 - 12pt
16 - 10pt | 17 - 8pt | 18 - 6pt | 19 - 4pt | 20 - 2pt
PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS
- Men's & Women's PRO: PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle
- EXPERT: 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle; 2ND - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle; 3RD - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle
- SPORT: 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle; 2ND - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle; 3RD - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle
Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle.