Joshua Tree

Cost: $1,900 per person (10% discount for parties of 2 or more)

Event Dates: November 7th - 10th, 2025

Location: Joshua Tree National Park

Trail Running Itinerary: Roughly 40 miles and 4,000’ elevation gain accumulated the entire trip.

• November 7th - Short shake out run in Joshua Tree National Park (between 4-6 miles).

• November 8th - Joshua Tree Traverse (20 miles, 2,600’ elevation gain).

• November 9th - Joshua Tree Traverse (17 miles, 600’ elevation gain).

• November 10th - recovery day. No running, just breakfast at the AirBnB.

Included in Cost:

• Professionally guided trail running in Joshua Tree National Park. All guides are professionally trained by the American Mountain Guides Association and hold a current Wilderness First Responder.

• An AirBnB for all guests in Joshua Tree on the first and last night (November 7th, and 9th). We will be camping in the park on November 8th after the first day of running.

• Campsites after the first day of running at Ryan Campground. Camp accommodations will include a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and inflatable pillow. If additional items are desired at camp, we can assist with organizing this at an additional cost.

• Professionally prepared dinners by chef Phillip Esteban. Meals included are dinners on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night prepared by chef Phillip Esteban. Breakfast and packable lunches Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and post run snacks at the trailhead when we get into camp and finish the traverse. No alcoholic beverages are included in the price. A mix of sparkling waters, juices and regular water will be available.

• 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.

• A 60 minute meet-and-greet group consultation before the retreat with a Certified UESCA Ultrarunning Coach to answer any questions you may have.

• 10% 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.