Cirque Series - Killington VT
Join us for another year of Cirque Series at Killington. 8.2 miles featuring 3,010' 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.
- Pro: 1st place - $2000 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: Grom Award (youngest competitor), OG Award (wisest competitor), Lexie Award (unofficial MVP), Middle of the Pack Award (exact middle finisher).
Lodging
Killington Group is our partner for the 2026 Killington race. Properties include condominiums (w/ pools/hot tubs) as well as single family homes (some w hot tubs etc) throughout the mountain. Cirque racers can enjoy a 15% discount. To book: killingtongroup.com Use code: CIRQUETKG26 at checkout. Or call reservations: 802.422.2300
Recovery Night
Allen Pools & Spas, Saturday, Jun 27 from 4:30pm to 6pm - Runners & families at their Mendon location - hot tubs, saunas, cold plunges, & swim spas
Training Plans
With TRAINING PEAKS. We will provide hydration at aid stations & finish line.
Registration
We are capping the race at 700 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.
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.
Contact
- Race Director: Tom Hooper, [email protected]
- Founder: 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. The following is the per stage breakdown as a function of place:
- 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 - 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.