June 28, 2025 • KILLINGTON, VERMONT

8.1 miles• 3,090’ft vert

RACE CAPPED AT 500 RUNNERS

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 8.1-mile course kicks off at the base of the K-1 Gondola. With 3,090 feet of elevation gain, you’ll end up summiting two of Killington Resort’s six peaks and pass by two more before the end of your run. You’ll start off towards Snowdon Peak, snaking up rugged work roads before embarking on a steep climb to the first peak of the day at 1.2 miles in. After circling the top of Snowdon, you’ll head towards Killington’s North Ridge area, first along more service roads before another steep climb up the aptly named Ridge Run. You’ll then make a quick trip into the woods towards Cooper’s Cabin, the highest shelter on Vermont’s historic Long Trail. Following a brief trek on the Appalachian Trail, you’ll reach Killington Peak, the highest point in the race at 4,241', where you’ll be surrounded by stunning panoramic views of the Green Mountains. Catch your breath before beginning your nearly 2.5-mile descent, first zooming past Skye Peak along Killington's South Ridge area to the adjoining Bear Mountain. A trip down Bear Cub past the Bear Mountain Lodge will lead to a long, steady trip up Bearly towards the Northbrook area. Approaching the 7-mile mark, you'll endure your last sharp ascent up Needle's Eye before catching a glimpse of the Killington Bike Park near the top of Snowshed. Finally, you'll take the High Road before descending one more time past the base of Superstar and finishing out the race right where you started.

SAFETY LANGUAGE

The course is steep, rocky, grassy, wet & slippery. You will be pushing hard for the summit, putting yourself to your capacity, lungs, grit, and strength. Please note, we will have the course well marked, it is imperative, for your safety, you follow precise path of flagging. Please be mindful of other competitors, if you encounter an injured competitor please inform the nearest course Marshall, EMT or Rescue Services. Course is well marked with orange flagging, if you suddenly find yourself on a path without immediate orange flags to indicate the route, please turn around, go back the way you came until you get back on trail with orange flags.

**Every competitor is subject to a strict cut-off time, at Killington Peak summit, of 2 hrs (competitor will take Chairlift back down). Please note this is a placeholder, cutoff to be defined in May as race approaches. We typically see 2-20 people not make cutoff

**Course subject to be adjusted as necessary

**The race course is located in Green Mountain National Forest

Race Category Stats

Sport Registrations: 68% of runners

Expert Registrations: 25% of runners

Pro Registrations: 7% of runners

LODGING - Killington Group is our partner for the Killington race. Properties include condominiums (w/ pools/hot tubs) as well as single family homes (some w hot tubs etc) throughout the mountain. Cirque racers can enjoy 15% discount. To book: killingtongroup.com Use code: CIRQUETKG25 at checkout. Or call reservations: 802.422.2300