About This Race

The Cirque Series Crystal Mountain is a 7.9-mile trail race with 2,614 feet of elevation gain, starting at the Crystal Mountain base area in Washington. Runners climb to Grubstake at 6,861 feet along the summit ridgeline with views of Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range before descending back to the resort base finish. The race is capped at 700 runners and crosses the Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

Course & Race Day Details

Mountainous terrain
Elevation
Mountainous Course
Trail surface
Surface
Trail Surface
ELEVATION GAIN
1000
feet
Medal
Race Swag
Each competitor receives a snapback, giveaway ticket, logo'd bib & medal, plus a swag bag from sponsors and free professional photos.

Awards

AWARDS 1:00 PM APPROX

Race Weekend Logistics

Packet Pickup

Race morning bib pickup Sat, Sept 19, 2026, 7:45AM-9:30AM at Crystal Mountain, WA; bib pickup closes 15 min prior to start.

Medical Support

If you encounter an injured competitor please inform the nearest course Marshall, EMT or Crystal Mountain 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 Sep 19
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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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Volunteer
$0.00
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Pro Division
Prizes: 1st - $1000 cash 2nd - $500 cash 3rd - $300 cash
$89.00
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