Event Overview

Join us for the inaugural year of the Cirque Series at Cannon Mountain. 6.7 miles featuring 3,385' vert.

Course Description & Map

Located at the North end of Franconia Notch State Park, the 6.7 mile course featuring 3,386 feet of elevation gain at Cannon Mountain is no easy feat. You’ll start at the Peabody Base Area immediately ascending the Peabody Slopes and running across the Front5 toward the Aerial Tramway. From there, you’ll tackle one of the toughest trails in the East, the Kinsman Ridge Trail. This section is steep, rocky, and secluded you will have nothing but yourself and the trees to push you through this 2-mile section with 2,081 feet of elevation gain before you summit Cannon Mountain. You will be greeted with spectacular views of the Franconia Ridge and cheering guests as you hit your highest point of 4,031 feet. You will then cross under the Cannonball Quad and begin a short descent down Upper Ravine Trail before making another short but steep ascent up The Saddle over to Mittersill. At the Summit of The Saddle you can see all of Cannon Mountain and the Franconia Ridge behind you, in front of you, Northern NH and VT with the Famed Willoughby Gap before descending into classic narrow New England ski trails. You will run under the Mittersill Double Chair down Skyline, across Ridge Run and down Dragons Drop. You will have one more small push of elevation gain up the lower section of Baron’s Run before your final descent on Coyote Crossing which will bring you back to the Peabody Base Area.

Schedule

Friday, June 6, 2025: 3pm-6pm - early bib pick-up: Cannon Mountain, NH
Saturday, June 7, 2025: 7AM-8:45am - Bib pickup available at the race venue. Please arrive early enough to pickup your packet and get ready. We will start promptly at 9AM.

Registration & Pricing

We are capping the race at 500 entries, we encourage to sign up right away. Registration fee is $99.

Packet Pickup Details

Packet pickup will be available on June 6 and June 7 at the race venue.

What to Bring

Participants are encouraged to carry water and food during the event.

Race Day Info

Race day is June 7, 2025. The race will start at 9:00 AM.

Awards & Categories

Prizes will be distributed at the end of each race and for the overall series winners. Categories include Sport, Expert, and Pro.

Parking & Transportation

Parking details will be provided closer to the event date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this race, please contact [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

The race organizers reserve the ability to cancel the event due to unsafe weather or other circumstances. Registration is non-transferable and cannot be rolled over to subsequent races.