Trail
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Oct 6, 06:00 AM
75.00 EUR
Mt Baldy
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Trail in United States, Mount Baldy
Distances
Trail
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Trail
Mt Baldy
14.7 km
Start: Oct 4, 10:00 PM
75.00 EUR
Trail
5K
5 km
About
The course begins at 6,400 feet in the ski area parking lot and immediately points runners skyward toward Mt. San Antonio. From the start, the route wastes no time gaining elevation as runners climb the ski area service roads en route to the Notch, then transition onto the legendary Devil’s Backbone Trail before a final push to the summit and a fast descent back to the parking lot.
Catering & aid stations
Aid stations approximately mile 2 and mile 5 offering water & Skratch hydration.
Pacers
No pacers allowed — our races are short.
Typical weather in Mount Baldy
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan55°37°
↑ 06:57
↓ 17:04
Feb55°37°
↑ 06:37
↓ 17:34
Mar58°39°
↑ 07:01
↓ 18:59
Apr63°43°
↑ 06:19
↓ 19:23
May69°48°
↑ 05:49
↓ 19:47
Jun78°55°
↑ 05:39
↓ 20:05
Jul85°62°
↑ 05:51
↓ 20:04
Aug85°62°
↑ 06:13
↓ 19:39
Sep80°58°
↑ 06:35
↓ 18:58
Oct71°51°
↑ 06:57
↓ 18:17
Nov62°44°
↑ 06:25
↓ 16:48
Dec55°38°
↑ 06:51
↓ 16:43
Prices & signup
- Marathon75.00 EUR
- Mt Baldy75.00 EUR
FAQ
Q. When does my time start ?
Your timing chip will start when you physically cross the starting line.
Q. Can i fold my bib?
Your bib has a timing strip on the back, please do not fold this timing chip to ensure an accurate time.
q. do I need to bring my own water and water bottles?
We ask all runners to have their own water bottles. Our aid stations will be stocked with hydration, but please bring your own water in your own water bottles. The goal is to minimize waste.
Q. Are there cutoff times?
Yes, we'll send information in athlete emails with specific information about cutoff times per venue.
Q. Are pacers allowed?
No pacers please, our races are short.
Q. Can I inspect the course prior to the race?
Yes, we encourage it, please note, at our race in Alyeska, Alaska - you are required to inspect the full course to be eligible to compete.
Q. Am I going to get lost? How well marked is the course?
We mark the course exceptionally well, we pride ourselves on our course marking. We will also have Volunteers on course at all critical intersections and turns to ensure athletes stay on course.
Q. Can I drop out?
Yes, you must inform an aid station, course marshall, or medical staff, they will help you to an arranged vehicle, chairlift, or tram for escort down the mountain if needed. If transport is not needed and it's not a medical issue, you can turn around at any point, please be mindful of other racers on course.
Q. Where are the aid stations?
Typically, our aid stations are approx mile 2 and mile 5. We provide water & Skratch hydration.
Q. Are traction devices allowed on my shoes?
Traction devices such as MicroSpikes are allowed but not required.
Q. Are dogs allowed?
No dogs please. Dogs are not allowed within Little and Big Cottonwood canyons due to protected watershed. Therefore no dogs can be at the venue or within cars at our Alta, Snowbird, and Brighton races.
Q. DO YOU HAVE GUIDANCE ON TRAINING?
Training Plans with Partner: TRAINING PEAKS
Q. Can I pick up my friends Bib / Packet for them ?
No, each athlete will need to pick up their own Bib / Packet.
Q. What should I wear ?
Athletic clothes & mountain running shoes. Be prepared for mountain weather & potentially freezing conditions, even if it is a nice day - bring warm layers and light rain layers because conditions can change quickly in the high alpine.
Q. Can my friends & family come watch?
We encourage it, vendor village is a great place for spectating. As well as spectating along the course, please be sure to stay on marked course, be respectful of day hikers in the area, and be in position in advance of the race to ensure you do not disturb the athletes.
Q. How many beginners sign up, I'm nervous because I've never done a race before?
Approx 70% of registrations are Sport (beginner/intermediate) category. We have first-timers at every race. Ages 7-82 have completed our races. Please join us!
Q. Do you have a giveaway?
Yes, our grand prize giveaway at each race is a YETI cooler. Plus lots of other great giveaways. As a racer your bib number is your giveaway number.
Q. What time do your races start?
A. Our races start at 9AM or 10AM, please see specific race page you’re interested in race schedule.
Q. Will there be product demos ?
Yes. Most of our sponsors provide demos, visit their tents in our vendor village.
Q. Are headphones allowed?
We suggest no headphones in the high alpine due to areas with rockfall hazards and potential wildlife hazards along the trail.
Q. Are gloves a good idea?
We don’t think gloves are necessary for most races, but we’d say yes for Alyeska, the technical climb up Center Ridge requires a lot of hand use & descent down Max’s Mountain.
Q. How can I volunteer?
Please email: julian@cirqueseries.com
Q. Are there any ropes in steep sections of course?
Only race we have installed ropes is Alyeska, Alaska, race organizers will have hand lines installed where needed. With that said, for all venues, please come prepared for a serious run in a mountainous, technical environment.
q. refund policy?
Organizing events the size of Cirque Series, & preparing the best possible experience for every runner requires many of our unrecoverable expenditures to be made months in advance. Because the bulk of our costs come before the event occurs we will not be able to extend refunds to those who wish to cancel their registration. We will assess things appropriately & fairly, to the best of our abilities. We will always treat our community fairly but also ask that you be sympathetic about the realities of putting on a great event. We know it's not a perfect solution, but we hope that you will see this as a fair & reasonable approach.
Q. Do you allow race transfers?
No, apologies, no race transfers allowed.
Q. Do you make real-time updates on course conditions, etc, where can I find that info?
Yes, we post course condition updates on our website, instagram, and within racer emails prior to the race.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:46:18 PM
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