Photo Credit: Scott Hickenlooper
Connor's Claims Ultra
50-Miler ~ 50k ~ Half-Marathon
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Date and Time
31 May 2025
50-Miler starts at 5:00 am
Check-in 3:30-4:45 am
50k & Half-Marathon start at 6:00 am
Check-in 4:30-5:45 am
Registration ends at 12:59 pm 29 May 2025
50-Miler starts at 5:00 am
Check-in 3:30-4:45 am
50k & Half-Marathon start at 6:00 am
Check-in 4:30-5:45 am
Registration ends at 12:59 pm 29 May 2025
Race Location
Jacob City Trailhead
Stockton, UT
Bald Mountain Road (3.6 miles east of SR-36)
Stockton, UT
Bald Mountain Road (3.6 miles east of SR-36)
Awards
Modest awards will be given to the top three men and women in each distance.
Refund/Withdrawal Policy
Registration fees are non-refundable
Transfers are not permitted
Life happens. We know. If you cannot attend the race, inform us by 11:59 pm 29 May 2025 and you can defer your registration to a future Tooele Trail Racing event.
Transfers are not permitted
Life happens. We know. If you cannot attend the race, inform us by 11:59 pm 29 May 2025 and you can defer your registration to a future Tooele Trail Racing event.
In the southern Oquirrh's lie the hills and mountains where US General Patrick Connor and his soldiers staked numerous mining claims in the early 1860's. After 150 years, there still remain the old Gisbourne toll road, steadily climbing up the west face of Bald Mountain; the ruins of Jacob City, a thriving mining town of 300 established in 1865; the steep, rugged mining road which took men, animals, and ore down Dry Canyon; Soldier Canyon Road, with it's remnants of silver ore kilns beside the way; and the old pack trail ascending the South Fork of Soldier Canyon.
Tackle the beauty of these challenging, high-elevation roads; take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and the Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock Mountain Ranges from 10,006 ft Bald Mountain East.
Tackle the beauty of these challenging, high-elevation roads; take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and the Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock Mountain Ranges from 10,006 ft Bald Mountain East.
~ 50-Miler ~
Course Description
Starting at an elevation of 5,800 ft, runners will head south on a dirt road for approximately 0.10 miles, where they will turn southeast onto another dirt road. At mile 0.45, turn due east onto another dirt road, where you will begin to climb through the junipers. At mile 0.95, the road will T (6,250') - be sure to turn south, onto the "Gnarly ATV" trail. This trail will climb steeply, until you meet up with Bald Mountain Rd at mile 2 (7,100'). Continue climbing this road south, then east, then northeast, until you reach the Jacob City Aid Station at mile 4.75 (8,250').
Upon leaving the aid station, be sure to turn east/southeast, for your descent into Dry Canyon, where you will pass through the Jacob City ruins (mile 5.5 - 7,950'). Continue switchbacking down rugged, rocky Dry Canyon until you reach its mouth at mile 7.5 (6,450'). There will be a fork in the road - be sure to head west, continuing your descent, down into the foothills. At mile 8.35 (5,950'), turn northwest onto the pole line road, which you will follow, as it rolls up and down for 4.30 miles, where you will return to the Start/Finish Area again (mile 12.65).
Next, runners will head west, down Bald Mountain Rd (watch out for any vehicles on the road). At mile 14 (5,350'), take the hairpin turn to the northeast, for your 4.7 mile ascent of Soldier Canyon Rd. The aid station will be at mile 18.70 (6,800')
Upon leaving the aid station, turn southwest, for a brief descent down the South Fork of Soldier Canyon Rd. After 0.2 miles, you will begin climbing steadily and steeply south/southeast, until you reach the pass overlooking Ophir Canyon (mile 20.70 - 8,550'). Runners will descend southwest, then south, where at mile 20.90 (8,450'), you will turn east, for your descent down Chandler Fork Rd. At mile 22.60 (7,000), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd. Turn south, and descend for 0.3 miles where you will have reached the Ophir Canyon Aid Station (mile 22.90 - 6,900').
Continue south, descending Ophir Canyon Rd, where you will turn southeast at mile 23.75 (6,700') onto the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). After ascending 0.4 miles, you will have reached the Lion Hill Loop aid station (mile 24.15 - 6,900').
From here, you will continue climbing southeast up the road, At mile 25.15 (7,450'), you will reach the Hall's Basin junction, be sure to continue south, up the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). At mile 26.4 (8,100'), you will top out, at the Mercur Overlook. From here, ascend to the west, until you arrive at the Porphyry Hill junction at mile 26.85 (8,350'). Head due south, then southeast for your ascent of Porphyry Hill (mile 27.35 - 8,719'). Turn around and descend back to the north. At the junction (mile 27.85 (8,350'), continue north/northwest, across the Silverado Traverse. At mile 28.80 (8,400'), turn north, for your descent down Long Trail Gulch. There are many trail junctions through here, be sure to follow the course markings. At mile 31.35 (6,650'), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd again - turn north and run for 0.25 miles, where you will turn southeast, ascending 0.40 miles to the Lion Hill Loop aid station again.
Now you get to do the Lion Hill Loop again, but in reverse direction! Head northwest for 0.4 miles, until you reach Ophir Canyon Road, turn south for 0.25 miles, then southeast/south, for your ascent of Long Trail Gulch. At the top of Long Trail Gulch (mile 35.30 - 8,400'), head east/southeast along the Silverado Traverse. At the Porphyry Hill junction (mile mile 36.25 - 8,350'), be sure to head south and summit Porphy Hill for a second time (8,719')! Next, descend back to the junction (mile 37.25), then head east down to the Mercur Overlook (mile 37.70 - 8,100'). Next, head north, descending South Fork of Ophir Canyon - at the Hall's Basin junction (mile 39 - 7,450'), turn northwest. At mile 40, you will have reached the Lion Hill Loop aid station for the third and last time.
Next you will descend 0.4 miles to Ophir Canyon Rd; turn north and climb for 1.15 miles, where you will take the turnoff to the northwest for Chandler Fork Rd (mile 41.50 - 7,000'). At the top of Chandler Fork Rd, where the road T's (mile 43.25 - 8,450'), head due south. At mile 43.65 (8,550'), you will come to the Serviceberry Canyon junction, be sure to continue climbing to the west. At mile 44.50 (9,350'), you will top out, with views of the Jacob City ruins, 1,400 ft below! From here, head north along the road, where at mile 44.75 (9,500') you will depart from the road for your 500 ft climb of the south face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 45.10 (10,006'), you will have summited and hit the highpoint of the course! Enjoy the 360° views of the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock Mountain Ranges! Next up, a steep off-trail descent of the west face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 45.55 (9,300') you will have reached the Commodore Pass aid station.
Next, runners will head due west, steeply ascending the east face of Bald Mountain West, summiting at mile 45.75 (9,626'). Follow the ridgetop road to the southwest where at mile 45.95 (9,500'), you'll turn northwest. At mile 46.10 (9,400'), be sure to take the hairpin turn back to the south, descending the southwest flank of Bald Mountain West. At mile 46.75 (8,850'), turn south briefly, then continue descending to the east until you meet up with the Bald Mountain Rd switchbacks at mile 47.20 (8,450'). Continue descending Bald Mountain Rd - at mile 47.70 (8,250') you will reach the Dry Canyon junction - bypass this and continue descending Bald Mountain Rd, which you climbed earlier in your race. At mile 50.50 (7,100'), you will bypass the junction to the "Gnarly ATV" trail you ascended earlier - just continue descending Bald Mountain Rd for another 2 miles, until you reach the Finish Line at mile 50.50!
Total Mileage: 52.50 miles
Total Vert: ~14,000 ft.
Mining Road/ATV Trails: 98%
Off-Trail: 2%
Hard Cutoffs:
Mile 40 (Lion Hill Loop Trailhead aid station visit #3) - 14 hours (7:00 pm)
Mile 52.5 (Finish Line) - 19 hours (12:00 am)
Upon leaving the aid station, be sure to turn east/southeast, for your descent into Dry Canyon, where you will pass through the Jacob City ruins (mile 5.5 - 7,950'). Continue switchbacking down rugged, rocky Dry Canyon until you reach its mouth at mile 7.5 (6,450'). There will be a fork in the road - be sure to head west, continuing your descent, down into the foothills. At mile 8.35 (5,950'), turn northwest onto the pole line road, which you will follow, as it rolls up and down for 4.30 miles, where you will return to the Start/Finish Area again (mile 12.65).
Next, runners will head west, down Bald Mountain Rd (watch out for any vehicles on the road). At mile 14 (5,350'), take the hairpin turn to the northeast, for your 4.7 mile ascent of Soldier Canyon Rd. The aid station will be at mile 18.70 (6,800')
Upon leaving the aid station, turn southwest, for a brief descent down the South Fork of Soldier Canyon Rd. After 0.2 miles, you will begin climbing steadily and steeply south/southeast, until you reach the pass overlooking Ophir Canyon (mile 20.70 - 8,550'). Runners will descend southwest, then south, where at mile 20.90 (8,450'), you will turn east, for your descent down Chandler Fork Rd. At mile 22.60 (7,000), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd. Turn south, and descend for 0.3 miles where you will have reached the Ophir Canyon Aid Station (mile 22.90 - 6,900').
Continue south, descending Ophir Canyon Rd, where you will turn southeast at mile 23.75 (6,700') onto the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). After ascending 0.4 miles, you will have reached the Lion Hill Loop aid station (mile 24.15 - 6,900').
From here, you will continue climbing southeast up the road, At mile 25.15 (7,450'), you will reach the Hall's Basin junction, be sure to continue south, up the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). At mile 26.4 (8,100'), you will top out, at the Mercur Overlook. From here, ascend to the west, until you arrive at the Porphyry Hill junction at mile 26.85 (8,350'). Head due south, then southeast for your ascent of Porphyry Hill (mile 27.35 - 8,719'). Turn around and descend back to the north. At the junction (mile 27.85 (8,350'), continue north/northwest, across the Silverado Traverse. At mile 28.80 (8,400'), turn north, for your descent down Long Trail Gulch. There are many trail junctions through here, be sure to follow the course markings. At mile 31.35 (6,650'), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd again - turn north and run for 0.25 miles, where you will turn southeast, ascending 0.40 miles to the Lion Hill Loop aid station again.
Now you get to do the Lion Hill Loop again, but in reverse direction! Head northwest for 0.4 miles, until you reach Ophir Canyon Road, turn south for 0.25 miles, then southeast/south, for your ascent of Long Trail Gulch. At the top of Long Trail Gulch (mile 35.30 - 8,400'), head east/southeast along the Silverado Traverse. At the Porphyry Hill junction (mile mile 36.25 - 8,350'), be sure to head south and summit Porphy Hill for a second time (8,719')! Next, descend back to the junction (mile 37.25), then head east down to the Mercur Overlook (mile 37.70 - 8,100'). Next, head north, descending South Fork of Ophir Canyon - at the Hall's Basin junction (mile 39 - 7,450'), turn northwest. At mile 40, you will have reached the Lion Hill Loop aid station for the third and last time.
Next you will descend 0.4 miles to Ophir Canyon Rd; turn north and climb for 1.15 miles, where you will take the turnoff to the northwest for Chandler Fork Rd (mile 41.50 - 7,000'). At the top of Chandler Fork Rd, where the road T's (mile 43.25 - 8,450'), head due south. At mile 43.65 (8,550'), you will come to the Serviceberry Canyon junction, be sure to continue climbing to the west. At mile 44.50 (9,350'), you will top out, with views of the Jacob City ruins, 1,400 ft below! From here, head north along the road, where at mile 44.75 (9,500') you will depart from the road for your 500 ft climb of the south face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 45.10 (10,006'), you will have summited and hit the highpoint of the course! Enjoy the 360° views of the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock Mountain Ranges! Next up, a steep off-trail descent of the west face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 45.55 (9,300') you will have reached the Commodore Pass aid station.
Next, runners will head due west, steeply ascending the east face of Bald Mountain West, summiting at mile 45.75 (9,626'). Follow the ridgetop road to the southwest where at mile 45.95 (9,500'), you'll turn northwest. At mile 46.10 (9,400'), be sure to take the hairpin turn back to the south, descending the southwest flank of Bald Mountain West. At mile 46.75 (8,850'), turn south briefly, then continue descending to the east until you meet up with the Bald Mountain Rd switchbacks at mile 47.20 (8,450'). Continue descending Bald Mountain Rd - at mile 47.70 (8,250') you will reach the Dry Canyon junction - bypass this and continue descending Bald Mountain Rd, which you climbed earlier in your race. At mile 50.50 (7,100'), you will bypass the junction to the "Gnarly ATV" trail you ascended earlier - just continue descending Bald Mountain Rd for another 2 miles, until you reach the Finish Line at mile 50.50!
Total Mileage: 52.50 miles
Total Vert: ~14,000 ft.
Mining Road/ATV Trails: 98%
Off-Trail: 2%
Hard Cutoffs:
Mile 40 (Lion Hill Loop Trailhead aid station visit #3) - 14 hours (7:00 pm)
Mile 52.5 (Finish Line) - 19 hours (12:00 am)
Aid Stations
Aid Station #1 - Jacob City (mile 4.75)
Aid Station #2 - Start/Finish Area (mile 12.5)
Aid Station #3 - Soldier Canyon (mile 18.6)
Aid Station #4 - Ophir Canyon (23)
Aid Station #5/6/7 - Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (miles 24, 32, & 40)
Aid Station #8 Commodore Pass (mile 45.5)
Aid stations will be stocked with water, electrolyte, assorted fruits, and savory goods.
*Aid station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Aid Station #2 - Start/Finish Area (mile 12.5)
Aid Station #3 - Soldier Canyon (mile 18.6)
Aid Station #4 - Ophir Canyon (23)
Aid Station #5/6/7 - Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (miles 24, 32, & 40)
Aid Station #8 Commodore Pass (mile 45.5)
Aid stations will be stocked with water, electrolyte, assorted fruits, and savory goods.
*Aid station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Drop Bags
Runners may keep a drop bag at the following:
Start/Finish Area - mile 12.5
Lion Hill Loop Trailhead aid station - miles 24, 32, & 40
Please keep drop bag size to a small duffel bag or smaller.
Tooele Trail Racing Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged items in drop bags.
Drop bags will be returned after the aid station closes at 7:00 pm (earlier, if all runners have passed through for the last time before then).
Crew are welcome to take drop bags with them at any time beforehand.
Start/Finish Area - mile 12.5
Lion Hill Loop Trailhead aid station - miles 24, 32, & 40
Please keep drop bag size to a small duffel bag or smaller.
Tooele Trail Racing Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged items in drop bags.
Drop bags will be returned after the aid station closes at 7:00 pm (earlier, if all runners have passed through for the last time before then).
Crew are welcome to take drop bags with them at any time beforehand.
Pacers
Runners may have a pacer join them at mile 32 and/or 40 (Lion Hill Loop Trailhead aid station).
Standard rules apply to pacers:
Pacers may partake of aid station fare
Pacers may not haul runner's gear or food/hydration
Pacers should understand the difficult nature of this course and prepare accordingly
Standard rules apply to pacers:
Pacers may partake of aid station fare
Pacers may not haul runner's gear or food/hydration
Pacers should understand the difficult nature of this course and prepare accordingly
Crew
Runners may have crew meet them at the Lion Hill Loop Trailhead parking lot at miles 24, 32, & 40
Crew may not render aid to their runner outside of the Lion Hill Loop Trailhead parking lot.
Crew may not render aid to their runner outside of the Lion Hill Loop Trailhead parking lot.
~ 50k ~
Course Description
Starting at an elevation of 5,800', runners will head west, down Bald Mountain Rd (watch out for any vehicles on the road). At mile 1.35 (5,350'), take the hairpin turn to the northeast, for your 4.7 mile ascent of Soldier Canyon Rd. The aid station will be at mile 6.20 (6,800').
Upon leaving the aid station, turn southwest, for a brief descent down the South Fork of Soldier Canyon Rd. After 0.2 miles, you will begin climbing steadily and steeply south/southeast, until you reach the pass overlooking Ophir Canyon (mile 8.05 - 8,550'). Runners will southwest, then south, where at mile 8.25 (8,450'), you will turn east, for your descent down Chandler Fork Rd. At mile 10 (7,000), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd. Turn south, and descend for 0.3 miles where you will have reached the Ophir Canyon Aid Station (mile 10.30 - 6,900').
Continue south, descending Ophir Canyon Rd, where you will turn southeast at mile 11.15 (6,700') onto the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). After ascending 0.4 miles, you will have reached the Lion Hill Loop aid station (mile 11.55 - 6,900').
From here, you will continue climbing southeast up the road, At mile 12.55 (7,450'), you will reach the Hall's Basin junction, be sure to continue south, up the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). At mile 13.80 (8,100'), you will top out, at the Mercur Overlook. From here, ascend to the west, until you arrive at the Porphyry Hill junction at mile 14.25 (8,350'). Head due south, then southeast for your ascent of Porphyry Hill (mile 14.75 - 8,719'). Turn around and descend back to the north. At the junction (mile 15.25 (8,350'), continue north/northwest, across the Silverado Traverse. At mile 16.20 (8,400'), turn north, for your descent down Long Trail Gulch. There are many trail junctions through here, be sure to follow the course markings. At mile 18.80 (6,650'), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd again. Continue north along Ophir Canyon Rd for 1.05 miles, where you will visit the Ophir Canyon aid station for the second time (mile 19.85 - 6,900').
Next, you will continue north along Ophir Canyon Rd for 0.3 miles, where you will take the turnoff to the northwest for Chandler Fork Rd (mile 20.15 - 7,000'). At the top of Chandler Fork Rd, where the road T's (mile 21.90 - 8,450'), head due south. At mile 22.30 (8,550'), you will come to the Serviceberry Canyon junction, be sure to continue climbing to the west. At mile 23.20 (9,350'), you will top out, with views of the Jacob City ruins, 1,400 ft below! From here, head north along the road, where at mile 23.45 (9,500') you will depart from the road for your 500 ft climb of the south face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 23.80 (10,006'), you will have summited and hit the highpoint of the course! Enjoy the 360° views of the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock Mountain Ranges! Next up, a steep off-trail descent of the west face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 24.15 (9,300') you will have reached the Commodore Pass aid station.
Next, runners will head due west, steeply ascending the east face of Bald Mountain West, summiting at mile 24.40 (9,626'). Follow the ridgetop road to the southwest where at mile 24.60 (9,500'), you'll turn northwest. At mile 24.70 (9,400'), be sure to take the hairpin turn back to the south, descending the southwest flank of Bald Mountain West. At mile 25.35 (8,850'), turn south briefly, then continue descending to the east until you meet up with the Bald Mountain Rd switchbacks at mile 25.80 (8,450'). Continue descending Bald Mountain Rd - at mile 26.35 (8,250') you will reach the Dry Canyon junction - bypass this and continue descending 4.75 miles down Bald Mountain Rd until you reach the Finish Line at mile 31.10!
Total Mileage: 31.1 miles
Total Vert: ~9,500 ft.
Mining Roads/ATV Trail: 97%
Off-Trail: 3%
Hard Cutoffs:
Mile 20 (Ophir Canyon aid station) - 8 hours (2:00 pm)
Mile 31.1 (Finish Line) - 12 hours (6:00 pm)
Upon leaving the aid station, turn southwest, for a brief descent down the South Fork of Soldier Canyon Rd. After 0.2 miles, you will begin climbing steadily and steeply south/southeast, until you reach the pass overlooking Ophir Canyon (mile 8.05 - 8,550'). Runners will southwest, then south, where at mile 8.25 (8,450'), you will turn east, for your descent down Chandler Fork Rd. At mile 10 (7,000), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd. Turn south, and descend for 0.3 miles where you will have reached the Ophir Canyon Aid Station (mile 10.30 - 6,900').
Continue south, descending Ophir Canyon Rd, where you will turn southeast at mile 11.15 (6,700') onto the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). After ascending 0.4 miles, you will have reached the Lion Hill Loop aid station (mile 11.55 - 6,900').
From here, you will continue climbing southeast up the road, At mile 12.55 (7,450'), you will reach the Hall's Basin junction, be sure to continue south, up the Lion Hill Loop Trail (South Fork of Ophir Canyon). At mile 13.80 (8,100'), you will top out, at the Mercur Overlook. From here, ascend to the west, until you arrive at the Porphyry Hill junction at mile 14.25 (8,350'). Head due south, then southeast for your ascent of Porphyry Hill (mile 14.75 - 8,719'). Turn around and descend back to the north. At the junction (mile 15.25 (8,350'), continue north/northwest, across the Silverado Traverse. At mile 16.20 (8,400'), turn north, for your descent down Long Trail Gulch. There are many trail junctions through here, be sure to follow the course markings. At mile 18.80 (6,650'), you will have reached Ophir Canyon Rd again. Continue north along Ophir Canyon Rd for 1.05 miles, where you will visit the Ophir Canyon aid station for the second time (mile 19.85 - 6,900').
Next, you will continue north along Ophir Canyon Rd for 0.3 miles, where you will take the turnoff to the northwest for Chandler Fork Rd (mile 20.15 - 7,000'). At the top of Chandler Fork Rd, where the road T's (mile 21.90 - 8,450'), head due south. At mile 22.30 (8,550'), you will come to the Serviceberry Canyon junction, be sure to continue climbing to the west. At mile 23.20 (9,350'), you will top out, with views of the Jacob City ruins, 1,400 ft below! From here, head north along the road, where at mile 23.45 (9,500') you will depart from the road for your 500 ft climb of the south face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 23.80 (10,006'), you will have summited and hit the highpoint of the course! Enjoy the 360° views of the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock Mountain Ranges! Next up, a steep off-trail descent of the west face of Bald Mountain East. At mile 24.15 (9,300') you will have reached the Commodore Pass aid station.
Next, runners will head due west, steeply ascending the east face of Bald Mountain West, summiting at mile 24.40 (9,626'). Follow the ridgetop road to the southwest where at mile 24.60 (9,500'), you'll turn northwest. At mile 24.70 (9,400'), be sure to take the hairpin turn back to the south, descending the southwest flank of Bald Mountain West. At mile 25.35 (8,850'), turn south briefly, then continue descending to the east until you meet up with the Bald Mountain Rd switchbacks at mile 25.80 (8,450'). Continue descending Bald Mountain Rd - at mile 26.35 (8,250') you will reach the Dry Canyon junction - bypass this and continue descending 4.75 miles down Bald Mountain Rd until you reach the Finish Line at mile 31.10!
Total Mileage: 31.1 miles
Total Vert: ~9,500 ft.
Mining Roads/ATV Trail: 97%
Off-Trail: 3%
Hard Cutoffs:
Mile 20 (Ophir Canyon aid station) - 8 hours (2:00 pm)
Mile 31.1 (Finish Line) - 12 hours (6:00 pm)
Aid Stations
Aid Station #1 - Soldier Canyon (mile 6.2)
Aid Station #2/4 - Ophir Canyon Rd (miles 10.5 & 20)
Aid Station #3 - Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (mile 11.7)
Aid Station #5 - Commodore Pass (mile 24.3)
Aid station will be stocked with water, electrolyte, assorted fruits, and savory goods.
*Aid station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Aid Station #2/4 - Ophir Canyon Rd (miles 10.5 & 20)
Aid Station #3 - Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (mile 11.7)
Aid Station #5 - Commodore Pass (mile 24.3)
Aid station will be stocked with water, electrolyte, assorted fruits, and savory goods.
*Aid station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Drop Bags
Runners may keep a drop bag at the following:
Ophir Canyon aid station - miles 10.5 & 20
Please keep drop bag size to a small duffel bag or smaller.
Tooele Trail Racing Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged items in drop bags.
Drop bags will be returned after the aid station closes at 2:00 pm (earlier, if all runners have passed through for the last time before then).
Ophir Canyon aid station - miles 10.5 & 20
Please keep drop bag size to a small duffel bag or smaller.
Tooele Trail Racing Staff and Volunteers will not be held responsible for any lost or damaged items in drop bags.
Drop bags will be returned after the aid station closes at 2:00 pm (earlier, if all runners have passed through for the last time before then).
Pacers
Pacers are not allowed for the 50k.
Crew
Crew is not allowed for the 50k.
~ Half-Marathon ~
Course Description
Starting at an elevation of 5,800 ft, runners will head southeast, up the Bald Mountain Rd, climbing 4.7 miles to the Dry Canyon junction - DO NOT descend the Dry Canyon trail; continue climbing for another 0.4 miles to the Bald Mountain Loop junction (8,450 ft). Here you will take a hairpin turn west - just 0.1 miles later, be sure to take another hairpin turn northeast, to continue your climb up the switchback to the Commodore Pass aid station (mile 6.7 & 9,250 ft).
Upon leaving the aid station you will ascend the east face of Bald Mountain West (mile 7 & an overall height of 9,626 ft); runners will then descend the west face of Bald Mountain West, enjoying stunning views of Rush & Tooele Valleys; the Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock ranges, and the return trip back to the Start/Finish Area. At mile 7.2 (9,400 ft) be sure to take the hairpin turn to the south, continuing your descent of Bald Mountain West. At mile 7.9, you will turn to the southeast, then due east, to rejoin the Bald Mountain Loop trail (mile 8.4) After a short 0.1 mile descent, you will turn southwest, back onto the Bald Mountain Rd; you will then descend the road for 3.4 miles where you will experience the great love the Race Director has for you! You must turn northwest at the water station (mile 11.8), deviating from the Bald Mountain Rd, for your final 1.8-mile descent down a steep, gnarly, technical ATV trail! Once you get to the pole line road, it's just a quarter mile sprint north to the finish!
Total Mileage: 13.70 miles
Total Vert: ~3,900 ft
Mining Roads/ATV Trails: 100%
Hard Cutoff:
Mile 13.70 (Finish Line) - 4.5 hours (10:30 am)
Upon leaving the aid station you will ascend the east face of Bald Mountain West (mile 7 & an overall height of 9,626 ft); runners will then descend the west face of Bald Mountain West, enjoying stunning views of Rush & Tooele Valleys; the Stansbury, Onaqui, and Sheeprock ranges, and the return trip back to the Start/Finish Area. At mile 7.2 (9,400 ft) be sure to take the hairpin turn to the south, continuing your descent of Bald Mountain West. At mile 7.9, you will turn to the southeast, then due east, to rejoin the Bald Mountain Loop trail (mile 8.4) After a short 0.1 mile descent, you will turn southwest, back onto the Bald Mountain Rd; you will then descend the road for 3.4 miles where you will experience the great love the Race Director has for you! You must turn northwest at the water station (mile 11.8), deviating from the Bald Mountain Rd, for your final 1.8-mile descent down a steep, gnarly, technical ATV trail! Once you get to the pole line road, it's just a quarter mile sprint north to the finish!
Total Mileage: 13.70 miles
Total Vert: ~3,900 ft
Mining Roads/ATV Trails: 100%
Hard Cutoff:
Mile 13.70 (Finish Line) - 4.5 hours (10:30 am)
Aid Stations
Aid Station #1/2 - Jacob City (miles 4.75 & 8.90)
Aid stations will be stocked with water, electrolyte, assorted fruits, and savory goods.
*Aid station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Aid stations will be stocked with water, electrolyte, assorted fruits, and savory goods.
*Aid station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Additional Info
You are encouraged to carry water i.e. hydration pack, hydration belt, or hand-held.
As we'll be at high elevation, in late spring - it is recommended you carry a waterproof rain jacket, gloves, & a beanie.
Pack out what you pack in, or throw it in a garbage can at the Aid Station(s) or Start/Finish Line.
No animals allowed on the course or at the Start/Finish Area.
Courses subject to change at RD's discretion.
As we'll be at high elevation, in late spring - it is recommended you carry a waterproof rain jacket, gloves, & a beanie.
Pack out what you pack in, or throw it in a garbage can at the Aid Station(s) or Start/Finish Line.
No animals allowed on the course or at the Start/Finish Area.
Courses subject to change at RD's discretion.
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