Cirque Series - Arapahoe Basin, CO

Cirque Series - Arapahoe Basin, CO Race Information

<h3><strong>Join us for Cirque Series at Arapahoe Basin.  9.4 miles featuring 2,211&#39; ft vert.</strong></h3> <p><b>Prizes</b><br />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:</p> <p><b>Pro </b><br />1st place - $1000 cash each race<br />2nd place - $250 cash each race<br />3rd place - $150 cash each race</p> <p><b>Expert </b><br />1st - $400 in Gear each race<br />2nd - $250 in Gear each race<br />3rd - $150 in Gear each race</p> <p><b>Sport </b><br />1st - $300 in Gear each race<br />2nd - $200 in Gear each race<br />3rd - $100 in Gear each race</p> <p>Grom Award - youngest competitor will be recognized.</p> <p>OG Award - wisest competitor will be recognized.</p> <p>Lexie Award - the &#34;unofficial MVP&#34; of the race will be recognized.</p> <p>Middle of the Pack Award - the person that finished exactly middle will be recognized.</p> <p><strong>Overall 2026 Season Winner &#43; Points</strong><br />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:</p> <p>1 - 50pt    6 - 30pt    11 - 20pt 16 - 10pt <br />2 - 40pt    7 - 28pt    12 - 18pt 17 - 8pt<br />3 - 36pt    8 - 26pt    13 - 16pt 18 - 6pt<br />4 - 34pt    9 - 24pt    14 - 14pt 19 - 4pt<br />5 - 32pt    10 - 22pt    15 - 12pt 20 - 2pt</p> <p>PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS   **Men&#39;s &amp; Women&#39;s<br />PRO<br />PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season<br />PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season<br />PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season</p> <p>EXPERT<br />1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season <br />2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season <br />3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season</p> <p>SPORT<br />1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season <br />2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season <br />3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season</p> <p>**Everyone that runs six 2026 Cirque Series races will receive a Cirque Series 2026 PEAK FREAK belt buckle</p> <p>Registration</p> <h5><strong>Registration</strong><br />We cap race at 700 runners, please sign up early.</h5> <p><strong>Bibs / Timing Chips</strong><br />Cirque Series will utilize <a href="http://www.authentictiming.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Competitive Timing</a> 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.</p> <p><strong>Rules / Guidelines</strong><br />Please help us preserve the beauty of our mountains and assist in maintaining an enjoyable, safe event for everyone involved.</p> <p>Please respect private property near the trails. Do not trespass. <br />No littering: Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event. <br />Please dispose of all waste and recyclables in the proper containers. <br />Please be respectful of all Forest Service officials. <br />Do not impede another runner. <br />Leave no trace: Pack-in pack-out.</p> <p><strong>Food &amp; Water stations</strong><br />We will provide hydration on course at aid stations for all participants &amp; will also be available at finish line. </p> <p>Contact us: <a href="mailto:julian&#64;cirqueseries.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">julian&#64;cirqueseries.com</a> </p>