Joshua Tree

High Desert Immersion

At Cirque Running, Southern California has always played a vital role in our DNA, specifically Joshua Tree National Park. We’ve grown up guiding, trail running and frolicking among the patina-plated, quartz monzonite granite rock formations and Joshua Tree studded valleys of the high desert. We’re Trail Runners, Climbing Guides, Educators, and Stewards of Joshua Tree and we want to share this remarkable place with all those looking to immerse themselves among this high desert landscape.

Joshua Tree Trail Running Retreats

  • Joshua Tree Trail Running Retreats Certified Ultrarunning Ultramarathon Coaches

    Joshua Tree, California

    Dates: November 2025 (Announced Summer 2025)

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

    Come experience Joshua Tree National Park in a unique and special way by joining Cirque Running for a traverse of the entire park along the California Riding & Hiking Trail! Cirque will be hosting a fun filled weekend of trail running in Joshua Tree this November, 2025 (dates announced summer 2025) and we want you to come out cut some dirt with us along this famed, Southern California trail!

    Joshua Tree plays host to some of the most unique high desert landscapes the west has to offer, including a robust mix of plants and shrubs. During your traverse of the park you’ll encounter beautiful, patina-plated rock formations made up of quartz monzonite. You’ll weave through high desert canyon’s and plateaus studded with Joshua Tree’s, yucca’s, ocotillo’s, and more. It’s truly a sight to see and one not many have laid eyes on.

    Joshua Tree is a special place for our entire Cirque Running guide family. We’re Trail Runners, Climbing Guides, Educators, and most importantly, Stewards of Joshua Tree National Park. Come join us for a fun-filled weekend of dirt surfing, tasty meals, and community building in one of the most unique and beautiful trail running destinations in the world.

    Scroll below to learn more about our Joshua Tree Trail Running retreat or click the button to register today!

    Joshua Tree Registration
  • Guided Trail Running Trips Joshua Tree National Park Certified Ultrarunning Coaches

    Private Trips

    Price: $160 & Up

    We’re happy to set up and customize a private trail running trip for any individual or group looking to get out in Joshua Tree National Park. Click the button below to email us through our contact page and to inquire about your own custom trip today!

    Private Booking Inquiries

Event Details

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

    Event Dates: November 2025 (Announced Summer 2025)

    Location: Joshua Tree National Park

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

    • Day 1 - Short shake out run in Joshua Tree National Park (between 4-6 miles).

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

    • Day 3 - Joshua Tree Traverse (17 miles, 600’ elevation gain).

    • Day 4 - 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.

    • 3 nights accommodation in an AirBnB for all guests in Joshua Tree.

    • 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 Joshua Tree National Park. 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.

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