Eastern Sierra

Cost: $2,100 per person (10% discount for parties of 2 or more)

Event Dates: September 5th - 8th, 2025

Location: Mammoth Lakes, California

Trail Running Itinerary: Roughly 40 miles and 9,000-10,000’ elevation gain accumulated the entire trip.

• September 5th - Short shake out and acclamation run just outside of town in Mammoth Lakes (between 4-6 miles).

• September 6th - Mammoth Crest via Duck Pass (11 miles, 3,000’ elevation gain).

• September 7th - Agnew Meadows to Thousand Island Lake to the town of June Lake via the Pacific Crest trail (20+ miles, 3,400+ elevation gain).

• September 8th - Dragon’s Back Mammoth Mountain (6+ miles, 2,400+ elevation gain)

Included in Cost:

• Professionally guided trail running in the Mammoth Lakes zone of the Eastern Sierra. All guides are professionally trained by the American Mountain Guides Association and hold a current Wilderness First Responder.

• 3 nights accommodation at an AirBnB for all guests in Mammoth Lakes, California.

• Catered dinners each evening. Meals included are all dinners on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Post run snacks will be available after each day of running. All guests are responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches each day during our trail running adventures. No alcoholic beverages are included in the price. A mix of sparkling waters, juices and regular water will be available throughout the weekend.

• Transportation to and from all trailheads from the AirBnB. Guests are responsible for getting themselves to and from the AirBnB on the first and last day. If you need help with transportation and logistics, we’re happy to point you in the right direction.

• Access to our Certified UESCA Ultra Running coaches for any pre retreat training advice. Please note, we will only provide general training advice. If interested in a coaching plan, please inquire ahead of time and take advantage of our special offer below.

• 20% off Cirque Running coaching plans.

• A Cirque Running tee shirt.

• Partner deals from our friends at Ridge Merino.

• Guaranteed memories and trail running friends for life!

We’re happy to set up and customize a private trail running trip for any individual or group looking to get out in the Eastern Sierra, Yosemite National Park, Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, or Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. We’ve spent countless hours guiding in the Sierra and know just where to take you for your customized trip. Below are our private trip rates. Please note, rates do not include any accommodations, transportation, or meals. We are happy to quote you on these amenities as well.

Single day trips per person (up to 8 hours)

One Person $515

Two People $325

Three People $265

Four People $215

Five People $185

Six People $160

Big day trips per person (8+ hours)

One Person $620

Two People $450

Three People $350

Four People $275

Five People $225

Six People $200

Multi day trips per person

One Person per day $525

Two People per day $370

Three People per day $290

Four People per day $260

Five People per day $260

Six People Per Day $260

Click here to email us and inquire about your own custom trip today!

We understand circumstances come up in life that are unavoidable. If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation for a Cirque Running retreat, event, or private trip you are eligible for a full refund, less our merchant processing fees, and a 5% admin fee, if we are given more than 60 days notice before your scheduled retreat, event, or trip. Please see below for our cancellation policy if a request is submitted between 0-59 days.

Cancellations between 45-59 days

Cancellation requests between 45-59 days of any scheduled retreat, event, or private trip will receive a 75% refund, less our merchant processing fee’s.

Cancellations between 30-44 days

Cancellation requests between 30-44 days of any scheduled retreat, event, or private trip will receive a 50% refund, less our merchant processing fee’s.

Cancellations between 15-29 days

Cancellation requests between 15-29 days of any scheduled retreat, event, or private trip will receive a 25% refund, less our merchant processing fee’s.

Cancellations between 0-14 days

Cancellation requests between 0-14 days are not eligible for a refund.

We are happy to work with any guest, within reason, that is looking to obtain a credit for a future outing if they are unable to attend a retreat, event, or private trip with Cirque running. All credits are good for 12 months from the date they are issued.

We highly encourage all guests to purchase trip insurance before any Cirque Running retreat, event, or private trip. There are many variables that can be out of our control at any given moment, specifically weather, which is why we encourage purchasing trip insurance. Cirque Running will not be held liable for any lodging, travel, or booking reservations cancelled due to a weather related event, or unforeseen circumstances, associated with a retreat, event, or private trip a guest has booked with us.

We thank you in advance for understanding we are a small business and must stick to our cancellation policy.

To submit a cancellation request please send us an email through our contact form.