Cirque Series - Mt Baldy, CA
Join us for the inaugural year of Cirque Series at Mt Baldy. This challenging course covers 9.1 miles with 3,926' ft of vertical gain.
Prizes
Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race and for the overall series winners. There are three categories: Sport, Expert, and Pro.
- Pro Division: 1st place - $2000 cash, 2nd place - $250 cash, 3rd place - $150 cash
- Expert Division: 1st place - $400 in Gear, 2nd place - $250 in Gear, 3rd place - $150 in Gear
- Sport Division: 1st place - $300 in Gear, 2nd place - $200 in Gear, 3rd place - $100 in Gear
Special awards include Grom Award (youngest competitor), OG Award (wisest competitor), Lexie Award (unofficial MVP), and Middle of the Pack Award (exact middle finisher).
Registration & Timing
The race is capped at 500 entries. Cirque Series will use Competitive Timing with disposable chips attached to bibs. Please do not fold, crush, or remove the chip. You may dispose of the chip/bib after the race.
Rules & Guidelines
Help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and ensure a safe event for everyone. Respect private property and do not trespass. No littering; participants are encouraged to carry water and food and dispose of waste properly. Be respectful of Forest Service officials. Do not impede another runner. Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.
Hydration will be provided at two aid stations on course, a summit water station, and the finish line.
Contact
Race Director: [email protected]
Founder: [email protected]
Overall 2026 Season Standings
The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2026 winner. The top 20 racers of each event will obtain points.
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.