June 27, 2026 • KILLINGTON, VERMONT
8.2 miles• 3,010’ft vert
RACE CAPPED AT 700 RUNNERS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The 8.2-mile course kicks off at the base of the K-1 Gondola. With 3,010 feet of elevation gain, you’ll end up summiting three of Killington Resort’s six peaks. The course runs counterclockwise, starting from the K-1 Base Area immediately ascending the service road until you hit Bunny Buster. You will go around Snowdon Peak at 3,592 feet before tackling Great Northern and Ridge Run. Here, you will run up Catwalk and give it all you've got to summit Killington Peak at 4,241 feet. After descending a small set of metal stairs, you will arrive at AID STATION #1 at mile 3.16, where you will be greeted with spectacular views of the Green Mountains of Vermont. From there, you will begin your descent on fast service and 4X4 roads, with amazing views the entire way. You will then take the flowy trail of Bear Cub until you reach the base of Needle's Eye. Next, you will make your way up Bearly trail towards one last spicy surprise. At base of Needle’s eye will be AID STATION #2. Needle's Eye is a steep quarter mile finisher with a staggering 45 percent grade climb. After you catch your breath, it is a quick descent down Bittersweet to the finish line at K-1 Lodge, 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 1:30 hrs (competitor will take Chairlift back down). We typically see 2-10 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
SCHEDULE
Friday June 26, 2026, early bib pick up, 3pm-6pm, location: Killington, VT, K1 Lodge
Race Day, June 27, 2026
7:00am - 8:30am, Race Day Bib Pick-up, Killington, VT - K1 Lodge
9:00am, Race Start
12:30pm, Awards approx
1:00pm, Giveaway
ALL DAY, Vendor Village
6PM, After Party: TBD
Recommended Lodging Accommodations:
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: CIRQUETKG26 at checkout. Or call reservations: 802.422.2300
