Dirt Circus is a celebration of community and sport, a spectacle of all things trail running, an exhibition of what's possible when we come together on the trails.
PROMOTING LOCAL RACES
Trail running is a unique sport because of the people within the trail community. At the heart of the community are the local races and the race directors.
Dirt Circus is a chance to get to know your local race directors and learn about new races.
The race directors are the architects of the dreamiest and most challenging events. They are the voice inside your head that keeps asking you "can you do it?" Come on down to Dirt Circus and hang out with them.
Each community event is FREE but limited to around 250 attendees (subject to change per location).
Celebrate local trail running, learn about local races and talk to race directors.
Community Run with shoe demos from your favorite trail running brands.
Raffles and giveaways!
Race Expo - learn about local races, coaches, fitness experts, and local race clubs.
Local brand reps hawking their wares
Food, drinks, and more available for purchase
Get exclusive running store discounts
Why a Circus?
Once upon a time, ultrarunning looked a little different. The sport has its roots inpedestrianism,where people would gather under the big top and walk and run for sport. Bets were made, the limits were pushed, and popularity soared. So come entertain yourselves with us, under the metaphorical big top.
Our goal is to connect runners with races and with one another, to highlight race directors, running stores, coaches, and the other local businesses that make up the fabric of our trail running community. The best way we know how to do that is by going for a run together. This sport is a little wild and we like it that way, so come join the Dirt Circus with us.
Meet with race directors, find your next event, run with friends, win prizes and more. Think of it as a live and in-person version of ultrasignup.com, but even more fun.
FAQs
Q: How much does it cost to attend Dirt Circus?
A: Dirt Circus community events are free!
Q: Where exactly will the events be in each city?
A: You can find this information on the individual event pages. We will continue to add more info as the permits are finalized.
Q: What will the community run be like? Who should participate?
A: The community run will be a 1 hour, no drop run. We encourage all event attendees to participate!
Q: I am a race director, how do I exhibit at a Dirt Circus event?
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