_ The 2022 Cirque Series - Arapahoe Basin, Co:

Join us for Cirque Series at Arapahoe.  7.4 miles featuring 2,010' 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 each race
2nd place - $500 cash each race
3rd place - $300 cash each race

Expert 
1st - $500 in Gear each race
2nd - $300 in Gear each race
3rd - $200 in Gear each race

Sport 
1st - $300 in Gear each race
2nd - $200 in Gear each race
3rd - $100 in Gear each race

Grom Award - youngest competitor wins a prize from On Running.

OG Award - wisest competitor wins a prize from Backcountry.com

Lexie Award - the "unofficial MVP" of the race will win a prize from Backcountry.com.

Middle of the Pack Award - the person that finished exactly middle will win a prize from On Running.

Overall 2022 Season Winner + Points
The racers with the most points at the end of all races will be declared the overall 2022 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 2022 OVERALL SEASON STANDINGS   **Men's & Women's
 
PRO
1ST - $2500 Overall 2022 season 
2ND - $500 Overall 2022 season 
3RD - $400 Overall 2022 season

EXPERT
1ST -$700 IN GEAR Overall 2022 season 
2ND-$400  IN GEAR Overall 2022 season 
3RD-$300  IN GEAR Overall 2022 season

SPORT
1ST -  $500 IN GEAR Overall 2022 season
2ND - $300  IN GEAR Overall 2022 season 
3RD - $200  IN GEAR Overall 2002 season

**All OVERALL podium placers will also receive Cirque Series 2022 PEAK FREAK belt buckle.  

**Everyone that runs all six '22 races will receive a Cirque Series 2022 PEAK FREAK belt buckle.  

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Registration
We cap race at 500 runners, please sign up early.

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.

Food & Water stations
We will provide Wasatch Nectar honey, water & Gnarly Hydrate on course for all participants.
Gnarly Hydrate & water will also be available at finish line. 

Contact us: [email protected]