Cirque Series – Killington VT

Join us for another year of Cirque Series at Killington.  8.2 miles featuring 3,010' ft vert.
PrizesPrizes 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 – Killington1st place – $2000 cash2nd 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.
LODGING – Killington Group is our partner for the 2026 Killington race. Properties include condominiums (w/ pools/hot tubs) as well as single family homes (some w hot tubs etc) throughout the mountain.  Cirque racers can enjoy 15% discount. To book:  killingtongroup.com  Use code:  CIRQUETKG26  at checkout.  Or call reservations: 802.422.2300 
Recovery Night – Allen Pools & Spas, Saturday, Jun 27 from 4:30pm to 6pm – Runners & families at their Mendon location – hot tubs, saunas, cold plunges, & swim spas
TRAINING Plans with TRAINING PEAKS
We will provide hydration at aid stations & finish line.
RegistrationWe are capping the race at 700 entries, we encourage to sign up right away.
Bibs / Timing ChipsCirque 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 / GuidelinesPlease 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.
Contact:  Race Director: Tom Hooper, hooper.thomas@gmail.com 
Founder: Julian Carr, julian@cirqueseries.com
Overall 2026 Season Winner + PointsThe 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 – 8pt3 – 36pt    8 – 26pt    13 – 16pt 18 – 6pt4 – 34pt    9 – 24pt    14 – 14pt 19 – 4pt5 – 32pt    10 – 22pt    15 – 12pt 20 – 2pt
PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS   **Men's & Women'sPROPEAK FREAK Belt Buckle – Overall 2026 seasonPEAK FREAK Belt Buckle – Overall 2026 seasonPEAK FREAK Belt Buckle – Overall 2026 season
EXPERT1ST – PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle – Overall 2026 season 2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle – Overall 2026 season 3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle – Overall 2026 season
SPORT1ST – 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