About This Race

Cirque Series Alta is a steep alpine trail race held at Alta, UT. The 7.1-mile course gains 2,545 feet of vertical, starting at the base of Goldminer's Daughter and climbing to the summit of Mt. Baldy at 11,068 feet before descending to the finish. The race is capped at 500 runners and includes a post-race after party at Fisher Brewery in downtown SLC.

Course & Race Day Details

Mountainous terrain
Elevation
Mountainous Course
Trail surface
Surface
Trail Surface
Medium (200-1000)
Attendees
500
ELEVATION GAIN
1000
feet

Hydration Support

Aid stations on course (at top of Collins and at Watson Shelter)

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Aug 14, 2026, early bib pick up, SLC, 3pm-6pm: Skimo Co, 2477 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121; Race Day bib pick-up 8:15am-9:45am, Goldminer's Daughter Lodge

Medical Support

EMT and Alta Patrol along the route

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Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)
Prizes: 1st – $300 in Gear 2nd – $200 in Gear 3rd – $100 in Gear
$89.00
Increases Aug 15
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Expert Division
Prizes: 1st – $400 in Gear 2nd – $300 in Gear 3rd – $200 in Gear
$89.00
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Pro Division
Prizes: 1st - $1000 cash 2nd - $250 cash 3rd - $150 cash
$89.00
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$0.00
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