The Cirque Series Mt Baldy race starts at 10:00 AM on October 3, 2026, giving you a reasonable window to travel in the morning. This trail running event takes place at 8401 Mt Baldy Road in Mt Baldy, California, and features a 1-mile distance. Entry fees range from free to $92.45 depending on your registration tier. If you're planning to stay overnight in the area, aim to arrive the day before to acclimate and handle pre-race logistics without rushing. The 10:00 AM start means an early breakfast but not an extremely early morning wake-up, which works well if you want to scout the venue or complete a shakeout run before racing.
From the Race Organizer
Join us for inaugural year of Cirque Series at Mt Baldy. 9.1 miles featuring 3,926' ft vert. Prizes 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: Pro 1st place - $2000 cash 2nd 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. TRAINING Plans with TRAINING PEAKS Registration We are capping the race at 500 entries, we encourage to sign up right away. Bibs / Timing Chips Cirque 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 / Guidelines Please 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. We will provide hydration at two aid stations on course, summit water station & finish line hydration. LODGING - Mt Baldy Lodging Contact: Race Director: steve@cirqueseries.com Founder: julian@cirqueseries.com Overall 2026 Season Winner + Points 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: 1 - 50pt 6 - 30pt 11 - 20pt 16 - 10pt 2 - 40pt 7 - 28pt 12 - 18pt 17 - 8pt 3 - 36pt 8 - 26pt 13 - 16pt 18 - 6pt 4 - 34pt 9 - 24pt 14 - 14pt 19 - 4pt 5 - 32pt 10 - 22pt 15 - 12pt 20 - 2pt PRIZE MONEY 2026 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS **Men's & Women's PRO PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season EXPERT 1ST - PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season 2ND- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season 3RD- PEAK FREAK Belt Buckle - Overall 2026 season SPORT 1ST - 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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Mt Baldy, CA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Cirque Series – Mt Baldy, CA 2026 — Mt Baldy, CA?
Cirque Series – Mt Baldy, CA 2026 — Mt Baldy, CA takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Mt Baldy, California.
Where is Cirque Series – Mt Baldy, CA 2026 — Mt Baldy, CA held?
Cirque Series – Mt Baldy, CA 2026 — Mt Baldy, CA is held at 8401 Mt Baldy Rd in Mt Baldy, California.
Where can I find hotels near Cirque Series – Mt Baldy, CA 2026 — Mt Baldy, CA?
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