About This Race

The Cirque Series Alyeska is a 6.1 mile mountain trail race at Alyeska Resort in Alaska with 3,912 feet of vertical gain. The course begins near sea level at the DayLodge, climbs steeply through the lower bowl and up Center Ridge to the Headwall at 3,800 feet, then descends through alpine rock and wooded Pacific Northwest trail back to the DayLodge. The race is capped at 600 runners. Each competitor receives a snapback, logo'd bib, medal, swag bag, and free professional race photos.

Course & Race Day Details

Mountainous terrain
Elevation
Mountainous Course
Trail surface
Surface
Trail Surface
ELEVATION GAIN
1000
feet

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Early bib pickup Friday July 25, 2026 (location TBD). Race morning bib pickup Sat July 25, 2026, 8AM-9:45AM at DayLodge, Alyeska; closes 30 min prior to start.

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Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)
Prizes: 1st – $300 in Gear 2nd – $200 in Gear 3rd – $100 in Gear
$119.00
Increases Jul 25
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Expert Divison
Prizes: 1st – $400 in Gear 2nd – $300 in Gear 3rd – $200 in Gear
$119.00
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Pro Division
Prizes: 1st - $1000 cash 2nd - $500 cash 3rd - $300 cash
$119.00
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$0.00
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