Cirque Series - Mt Baldy, CA

Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT

Location: Mt Baldy, CA; 8401 Mt Baldy Rd, 91759
Type: TRAIL

At a glance

A demanding mountain trail race with significant vertical gain, offering serious competition and unique awards for all levels.

Fun
Competitive
Quirky

Great for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Embark on a challenging mountain trail experience at the inaugural Cirque Series - Mt Baldy. This 9.1-mile race features a significant 3,926 feet of vertical gain, inviting runners to test their limits. Compete across Pro, Expert, and Sport categories for substantial cash and gear prizes, alongside a season-long points series. Unique awards celebrate a range of achievements, from the youngest and wisest competitors to the race's 'unofficial MVP' and the middle-of-the-pack finisher. It's a demanding event designed for those who thrive on competitive mountain running.

What to expect

Tackle a challenging 9.1-mile course with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation gain.
Hydration available at two aid stations on course and at the finish line.
Compete for cash and gear prizes across Pro, Expert, and Sport categories.

Standout details

3,926' ft vert
Cash & gear prizes for top finishers
Overall season points series
Unique awards: Grom, OG, Lexie, Middle of the Pack

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

9.1 Miles
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM PDT · From $99.00
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 8:50 AM PST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 6:30 AM PDT
Expert Division
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM PDT · From $99.00
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 8:50 AM PST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 6:30 AM PDT
Pro Division
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM PDT · From $99.00
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 8:50 AM PST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 6:30 AM PDT

+ 1 more option

Volunteer
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM PDT · From $0.00
Opens Feb 24, 2026, 8:50 AM PST · Closes Oct 3, 2026, 6:30 AM PDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

warm-day exposure

Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

Join us for inaugral year of Cirque Series at Mt Baldy. 9.1 miles featuring 3,926' 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 - $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

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.

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

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.

We will provide hydration at two aid stations on course, summit water station & finish line hydration.

LODGING - Mt Baldy Lodging

Contact:

Race Director: steve@cirqueseries.com

Founder: julian@cirqueseries.com

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