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    Three in a Row: Coppi and Aragon Stay Hot at A'Basin

    September 9, 2026

    At a Glance: High elevation, rugged Rocky Mountain terrain and a packed race-day atmosphere made Cirque Series A'Basin one to remember. Mason Coppi and Alexa Aragon each earned their third straight victories, while Nature's Sunshine Mountain Team athlete Jamie Brusa returned to the Women's Pro podium after narrowly missing it at Grand Targhee.
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    HIGH ALTITUDE. BIG ENERGY.

     

    Cirque Series returned to Colorado on Saturday for a high-altitude showdown at Arapahoe Basin.

     

    The A'Basin course served up 9.4 miles and 2,211 feet of vertical gain through classic Rocky Mountain terrain, with thin air, exposed alpine sections and plenty of climbing to test even the strongest runners.

     

    It was also one of the most well-attended stops of the season, with a lively crowd, plenty of big smiles and a finish-line atmosphere that matched the scale of the mountains surrounding it.

     

    And once again, two of the hottest runners in the 2026 Cirque Series found their way to the top.

     

     

    THREE STRAIGHT FOR COPPI

     

    Mason Coppi is on a serious roll.

     

    After wins at Snowbird and Grand Targhee, the Lakewood, Colorado runner made it with a first-place finish at A'Basin in .

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    Noah Williams of Leadville, Colorado, finished second in 1:06:25, while Dillon, Colorado's Jeremiah Vaille rounded out the podium in 1:06:49.

     

    Less than three minutes separated first from third, making for one of the tighter Men's Pro podiums of the season.

     

    PlaceAthleteHometownTime
    1Mason CoppiLakewood, CO1:04:41
    2Noah WilliamsLeadville, CO1:06:25
    3Jeremiah VailleDillon, CO1:06:49

     

    ARAGON MAKES IT THREE, TOO

     

    The Women's Pro race brought a matching streak of its own.

     

    Alexa Aragon followed victories at Alta and Grand Targhee with another strong performance at A'Basin, earning her third consecutive Cirque Series win in 1:22:02.

     

    Leah Taylor of Dubois, Wyoming, finished second in 1:24:27.

     

    And after missing the Grand Targhee podium by just one second, Nature's Sunshine Mountain Team athlete Jamie Brusa bounced right back, taking third in 1:26:37.

     

    For Brusa, it was another strong result in a season filled with podium finishes—and a quick return to the top three after one of the closest finishes of the year.

     

    PlaceAthleteHometownTime
    1Alexa AragonSalt Lake City, UT1:22:02
    2Leah TaylorDubois, WY1:24:27
    3Jamie BrusaBelgrade, MT1:26:37

     

    ROCKY MOUNTAIN RACING AT ITS BEST

     

    A'Basin delivered exactly what mountain runners come looking for: high elevation, rugged terrain, big views and a course that makes every finish feel earned.

     

    With racers spread across the mountain and spectators packed around the base area, the day carried the kind of energy that has defined the Cirque Series all season—hard efforts on the course followed by big smiles at the finish.

     

    As Title Sponsor of the Cirque Series alongside La Sportiva, Nature's Sunshine was there to celebrate the runners, the mountain community and another unforgettable day of pushing peaks.

     

     

    JOIN US OUTSIDE

     

    Not racing Cirque? You can still join Nature's Sunshine outside this September.

     

    Our official Soak Up the Sun Strava Challenge is still live. Complete 120 minutes of outdoor activity during September to earn a limited-edition Strava digital badge and 30% off your next Nature's Sunshine order.

     

    Run, hike, ride or walk—just get outside and get moving.

     

    JOIN THE NATURE'S SUNSHINE STRAVA CHALLENGE

     

    NEXT STOP: CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN

     

    Seven races down. Three to go.

     

    The Cirque Series heads northwest next to Crystal Mountain in Washington on September 19, where runners will take on another rugged mountain course in the shadow of neighboring Mt. Rainier.

     

    From Colorado's high alpine terrain to the Cascade Mountains, the final stretch of the 2026 season is officially here.

     

    Three races remain. Three more chances to Push Peaks.

     

    Nature's Sunshine Editorial Team

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