Cirque Series - Alta
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Alta : Cirque Series (Aug 15, 2026)
The event is a mountain trail race in Alta, Utah, on the Salt Lake Ranger District, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Distance is 7.1 miles with 2,545' ft of vertical gain. The field is capped at 500 runners. Race day includes bib pick-up, awards, a vendor village and an after party. Each competitor receives a snapback, a giveaway ticket, a logoed bib and medal, a sponsor swag bag and free professional photos. Cirque Series merchandise will be available.
Course and safety
The course runs clockwise, starting at the base of Goldminer's Daughter (elevation 8,650 ft.) and returns to the same finish location. Key points include Albion Meadows Trail, Alf’s mid-mountain restaurant (about 9,200 ft.), the top of Collins (about 10,400 ft., aid station), Sugarloaf Pass (about 10,500 ft.), the summit of Mt. Baldy (about 11,068 ft.), Wildcat Lift (about 9,780 ft.), Watson Shelter (about 9,280 ft., aid station) and the bottom of Collins Lift (about 8,530 ft.). Terrain includes service roads, steep single track, a high alpine meadow, loose rock sections that may require using hands to ascend, and a snowy northwest ridge where caution is advised. The course is marked with orange flagging and is subject to change. A strict cut-off applies at Alf’s Lodge/base of Sugarloaf chair (1.7 miles, 700 ft gain). Little and Big Cottonwood Canyons are protected watersheds; fines apply for dogs at the venue or left in a car. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.