Cirque Series - Crystal Mountain, WA
About this race
Join us at Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain. 7.9 miles featuring 2,614' 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
Registration
We are capping the race at 700 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.
LODGING - LOGE Alta Crystal is located 15 minutes down the road from the mountain. Heated pool, hot tub, & free shuttle service. LOGE Alta Crystal is more than a place to stay, it's basecamp for adventure & connection. Inspired by the surf, climbing, & camping culture of the 70s, & the laid-back energy of a road trip with friends. BOOK (15% auto-applied): LOGE ALTA CRYSTAL
Looking to stay right at the base of the mountain, all Cirque Series participants are invited to stay at LOGE’s sister property Crystal Mountain Hotels, offering comfort and convenience, just 5 minute walk to the mountain and onsite food options. Crystal Mountain Hotels BOOK (15% auto-applied): CRYSTAL MT. HOTELS
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 SKRATCH hydration at aid stations & 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.
Pick your distance
Trail running
Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)
Prizes: 1st – $300 in Gear 2nd – $200 in Gear 3rd – $100 in Gear
Expert Division
Prizes: 1st – $400 in Gear 2nd – $300 in Gear 3rd – $200 in Gear
Pro Division
Prizes: 1st - $1000 cash 2nd - $500 cash 3rd - $300 cash
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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Other races near Crystal Mountain
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Fall - Mud Mountain Dam Marathon & Half Marathon
Coal Mine Trail Run
Never Ending Nolte 6-Hour
Tunnel Light Marathon & Half
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Crystal Mountain event
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