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Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY

Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)2026-08-29

Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY is a cirque series - targhee organized by Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY in Grand Targhee, WY: Grand Targhee. A solid choice for runners of all levels.

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Runner Perspective

What runners say

Recent runner quotes and ratings from this race.

Runner score4.3 / 5

Reviews3 reviews

"The Cirque Series stop at Grand Targhee was one of the most memorable race experiences I've ever had, even as a newer trail runner. Yes, the course is steep and the altitude..."

A Bucket-List Mountain Race with Incredible Scenery and a Festival Atmosphere7.1 mile trail race · beginner · Apr 2026

"I came to Grand Targhee for the Cirque Series as an intermediate trail runner with a few ultras under my belt, and this race delivered an experience I'll never forget. The..."

An Unforgettable Trail Race Experience That Balances Challenge and Celebration7.1 mile trail race · intermediate · Apr 2026

Current review averageLive runner ratings

4.3 / 5 · OverallAverage rating from saved runner reviews for the full race experience.

Course format

Trail race with mixed terrain

Surface, footing, and terrain changes are likely to matter more than one exact split-by-split route line.

Elevation profile

Mixed terrain profile

Footing and climbing matter here more than one exact elevation number, so plan for effort swings.

Pressure point

Altitude adjustment

Even a modest rise can feel bigger if you are not acclimated, so keep the early effort calmer than sea-level pace.

Weather bias

Heat risk

Average race-day highs reach about 84F, so pacing and hydration matter.

Free training plan

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Course Profile

Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY Sport Division (beginner / intermediate) course overview

Summary course view

This course section is built from a lighter course overview so you can understand how the race is likely to run.

Synced course focus

Mid-course

Mile 1.0 · 0 ft · Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Course trace

This course view focuses on the best route information currently available.

Pressure model

Pressure points highlight where pacing or effort may change during the race.

What comes next

Use the course, weather, logistics, and reviews together to build your race-day plan.

Difficulty Meter

Sport Division (beginner / intermediate) race demand

Planning read

85/100

Course detail: Moderate
Weather detail: Historical + forecast
Race-day detail: Moderate
Weather view: Forecast preview

Weather read

Strong tailwind assist

Route-aligned wind gives you a quick feel for how the day may race before you dig into the full weather section.

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Weather Analysis

Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY Sport Division (beginner / intermediate) weather outlook

Forecast + history

Weather blends the live forecast with the race's historical weather patterns to help you plan.

Route-aligned wind

+4.6 mph

Interpretation

Strong tailwind assist

NOAA race-window forecast is not available yet, so this shows the current route anchor sample and the fallback pre-race state.

Course bearing 0.0 degAverage wind 12.0 mphDominant direction WSW

Estimated weather effect

+1.07%

Heuristic read

Net weather penalty

Help score

-19

Historical profile

Historically weather-dragged

Based on 3 years of race-weekend weather in the archive.

Avg start temp 63.3FAvg wind 8.7 mphAligned wind N/A

Tailwind years

0%

Headwind years

0%

Helpful weather

0%

Forecasts use current race-area weather, and history looks at past race-weekend conditions to show what runners have typically faced.

Weather history

2024 race-weekend conditions

Race date

Aug 31, 2024

Avg temperature

77.1F

Avg wind

5.1 mph

Aligned wind

N/A

Historical weather pending

+2.49% estimated finish-time effect · 8 hourly observations

Race zone

63F

Sunny

12.0 mph · WSW

City center

63F

Sunny

12.0 mph · WSW

Finish area

63F

Sunny

12.0 mph · WSW

Course Breakdown

Where the race starts costing more

Course rhythm

Active segment

Middle rhythm

This segment is a layout-safe placeholder until richer course data arrives.

Avg grade n/aFocused mile 1.0Pacing watchpoint

Race-Day Logistics

Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY Sport Division (beginner / intermediate) race-day logistics

Planning basics

Race weekend

5 recorded years

The basic race structure is in place for planning.

Distance options

5 distances

This page can show the event correctly even when some race-day detail is still light.

Race-day planning

More details coming

Packet pickup, parking, support flow, and reunion details may still be limited.

Course Map

Route shape, city context, and key course moments in one view.

Map + course context

Map overview

This map gives you a race-area view and course orientation even when the full route is not available.

Highlighted point

Mid-course

Course intelligence will improve as GPX and logistics data land.

Mile 1.00 ftOpening settle

What to watch

Use this map to get your bearings before race day and understand the general shape of the course area.

Course coverage

Detailed route geometry and extra overlays may still be limited for this race.

Why it matters

Grand Targhee, WY should still be easy to plan around, even when some course details are lighter than others.

Planning

Use the Sport Division (beginner / intermediate) at Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY as a planning target rather than a qualification race.

Open entry

Entry posture

Open entry

There is no qualification signal in the current event record.

Race framing

Sport Division (beginner / intermediate) planning

The page emphasizes course, logistics, and weather rather than qualification standards.

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Race History

Race history overview

Some history available

Past editions tracked

5

Recorded race years

Available

Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)

Current

Benchmarks

Growing archive

More historical context will be added here as the archive grows

In progress

Review Radar

Runner signal for Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY Sport Division (beginner / intermediate)

Runner reviews live

Course

93/100

Logistics

47/100

Crowd support

87/100

Aid stations

80/100

Finish area

100/100

Recommend

100/100

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Common questions

FAQ

Question 1What is the course like at Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY?

Question 2Is Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY walker-friendly?

Question 3Where do I pick up my packet?

Question 4Is there parking at Cirque Series - Grand Targhee, WY?

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