White Pine Solstice Runs
55k ~ Half-Marathon ~ 8.5 Miler
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Date and Time
22 June 2024
All races start at 6:00 am
Check-in 4:30-5:45
Registration ends at 7:59 pm 20 June 2024
All races start at 6:00 am
Check-in 4:30-5:45
Registration ends at 7:59 pm 20 June 2024
Race Location
White Pine Canyon
Tooele, UT
(Middle Canyon Rd - 6.8 miles east of SR-36 or 8.3 miles west of Bacchus Hwy)
Tooele, UT
(Middle Canyon Rd - 6.8 miles east of SR-36 or 8.3 miles west of Bacchus Hwy)
Awards
Modest awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers 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 20 June 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 20 June and you can defer your registration to a future Tooele Trail Racing event.
In the heart of the Oquirrh's lie White Pine & Settlement Canyons, divided by towering Kelsey Peak (10,373'), White Pine Peak (10,321'), and Tooele Peak (9,601'); to the east and north are Butterfield Peaks (9,370') and the Kennecott Mine Overlook (9,015')! These courses will take you up steep canyon roads; along beautiful single-track leading through groves of aspen and stands of pine; along rugged ridgelines overlooking Tooele, Salt Lake, and Utah Counties; and to the lofty summits of White Pine, Kelsey, Tooele, & Butterfield Peaks.
~ 55k ~
Course Description
Starting at an elevation of 6,850 ft, runners will head south, climbing rocky and rugged White Pine Canyon Rd. At mile 0.8 (7,300'), watch for signage, pointing you east, crossing the creek bed and beginning your climb up the gorgeous White Pine single-track trail. After climbing east for 2.2 miles and roughly 500 ft, you will have arrived at the Butterfield Pass aid station (mile 3; 7,800').
Upon leaving the aid station, runners will head north, up the Oquirrh Mine Overlook Rd. At mile 5.6 and 9,000 ft elevation, you'll hit your turn-around (be sure to peer down into the depths of the Bingham Canyon Open Pit Mine!). Look to the south and southwest, to get a good look of the peaks and ridgelines you'll be tackling next! After descending back down the road, you will have reached the Butterfield Pass aid station for the second time (mile 8.2; 7,800'). Be sure to top off on all your hydration & fueling needs - it'll be a tough half-marathon before you reach the next aid station!
Next up, you'll head south, climbing the steep Butterfield Peaks trail. At mile approximately mile 9.6 (9,200'), watch for signage, directing you south, up the north face of Butterfield Peak East (9,370 ft). After tagging the summit (mile 9.7), head west along the Butterfield Peaks ridge trail. At mile 11 (8,800'), you'll reach the trail junction at the top of White Pine Canyon - make sure you continue southwest, climbing the ridge trail, leading you up east face of White Pine Peak. At mile 12.4, you will have reached the summit of White Pine Peak (10,323 ft) - we'll try to have some water dropped here, but don't plan your hydration needs around it. From here, follow the ridgeline north, descending 800 ft, then climbing 250 ft to the summit of Peak 9,747' (mile 13.5). From here, follow the ridge northwest to Tooele Peak (mile 14 & 9,601 ft). Next, you'll descend to the west, dropping 2,600 ft over 1.75 miles, to get to Bear Trap Pass (mile 15.75; 7,000') - we'll try to have some water dropped here as well, but don't plan your hydration needs around it. About 50 yards to the west, you'll need to watch for signage, pointing you north, to get onto the fun, fast, and flowy "Bench Trail". After heading northwest for 2.5 miles, you'll come to England Pass (mile 18.3; 6,200'). From here, you'll head southwest, down the Left Hand Fork Trail, dropping 500 ft and 0.6 miles, to the entrance of Camp Wapiti, on Left Hand Fork Rd. We'll have a water-only aid station here (mile 18.9). Next, you'll head west on the pavement for a little less than 0.1 miles, watching carefully for signage, directing you off the pavement and back onto the Left Hand Fork Trail (mile 19; 5,600'). At mile 19.5 (5,450'), you'll cross the paved Settlement Canyon Rd, then head north, near various campgrounds. At mile 19.8, which is the lowest elevation of the course, at 5,400 ft, you'll need to be sure to make a hairpin turn to the south, onto the "Dark Trail". After ascending this trail for 1.7 miles, you'll have reached the Settlement Canyon aid station (mile 21.5; 5,700'). Be sure to top off on all of your hydration & fueling needs - there's no aid until you reach the finish line, which is another 12.5 miles away!
Upon leaving the aid station, you'll pass through the red pedestrian gate - continue southeast, along the "Upper Dark Trail". At mile 22.9 (6,000'), you'll connect with Settlement Canyon Rd; be sure to turn back to the northwest. You'll descend the road for 1.2 miles - watch for signage to turn north (mile 24.1; 5,850'), for your ascent of Crossing Hollow. At mile 24.9 (6,600'), you will have reached the "Ridge Trail" - continue along this for 1.5 miles, climbing up to 7,200 ft elevation, then dropping gradually to Bear Trap Pass for the second time (mile 26.4; 7,000'). From here, you'll retrace the course, back to Tooele Peak (mile 28.2), Peak 7,747 (mile 28.7), and White Pine Peak (mile 29.8). About 0.1 mile to the southeast, watch for signage directing you south - you lucky guy or gal, you! You still get to bag one more peak, before heading to the finish! You'll descend down to Piney Pass (mile 29.1; 9,900'), then climb up the north face of Kelsey Peak, the highpoint of the course (mile 29.4 and 10,373')! Head back north, down to Piney Pass - be sure to follow the signage and take the horsetrail to the northeast (mile 29.7; 9,900'). At mile 30.4, you will have rejoined the ridge trail you took earlier in the day - follow this to the northeast. at mile 31.1; 8,800'), you'll follow the signage, to head northwest, dropping through White Pine Flat. At mile 32.2, you'll turn northeast, onto some double-track, descending through aspen groves - follow this for another 1.8 miles, down White Pine Canyon Rd, back to the Start/Finish Area (mile 34; 6,850')!
Total Mileage: ~34 miles
Total Vert: ~12,500 ft.
Single-Track: 52%
Dirt Roads: 25%
Off-Trail: 19%
Double-Track: 4%
Hard Cutoffs:
Mile 21.5 (Settlement Canyon Aid Station) - 9 hours (3:00 pm)
Mile 34 (Finish Line) - 14.5 hours (8:30 pm)
Upon leaving the aid station, runners will head north, up the Oquirrh Mine Overlook Rd. At mile 5.6 and 9,000 ft elevation, you'll hit your turn-around (be sure to peer down into the depths of the Bingham Canyon Open Pit Mine!). Look to the south and southwest, to get a good look of the peaks and ridgelines you'll be tackling next! After descending back down the road, you will have reached the Butterfield Pass aid station for the second time (mile 8.2; 7,800'). Be sure to top off on all your hydration & fueling needs - it'll be a tough half-marathon before you reach the next aid station!
Next up, you'll head south, climbing the steep Butterfield Peaks trail. At mile approximately mile 9.6 (9,200'), watch for signage, directing you south, up the north face of Butterfield Peak East (9,370 ft). After tagging the summit (mile 9.7), head west along the Butterfield Peaks ridge trail. At mile 11 (8,800'), you'll reach the trail junction at the top of White Pine Canyon - make sure you continue southwest, climbing the ridge trail, leading you up east face of White Pine Peak. At mile 12.4, you will have reached the summit of White Pine Peak (10,323 ft) - we'll try to have some water dropped here, but don't plan your hydration needs around it. From here, follow the ridgeline north, descending 800 ft, then climbing 250 ft to the summit of Peak 9,747' (mile 13.5). From here, follow the ridge northwest to Tooele Peak (mile 14 & 9,601 ft). Next, you'll descend to the west, dropping 2,600 ft over 1.75 miles, to get to Bear Trap Pass (mile 15.75; 7,000') - we'll try to have some water dropped here as well, but don't plan your hydration needs around it. About 50 yards to the west, you'll need to watch for signage, pointing you north, to get onto the fun, fast, and flowy "Bench Trail". After heading northwest for 2.5 miles, you'll come to England Pass (mile 18.3; 6,200'). From here, you'll head southwest, down the Left Hand Fork Trail, dropping 500 ft and 0.6 miles, to the entrance of Camp Wapiti, on Left Hand Fork Rd. We'll have a water-only aid station here (mile 18.9). Next, you'll head west on the pavement for a little less than 0.1 miles, watching carefully for signage, directing you off the pavement and back onto the Left Hand Fork Trail (mile 19; 5,600'). At mile 19.5 (5,450'), you'll cross the paved Settlement Canyon Rd, then head north, near various campgrounds. At mile 19.8, which is the lowest elevation of the course, at 5,400 ft, you'll need to be sure to make a hairpin turn to the south, onto the "Dark Trail". After ascending this trail for 1.7 miles, you'll have reached the Settlement Canyon aid station (mile 21.5; 5,700'). Be sure to top off on all of your hydration & fueling needs - there's no aid until you reach the finish line, which is another 12.5 miles away!
Upon leaving the aid station, you'll pass through the red pedestrian gate - continue southeast, along the "Upper Dark Trail". At mile 22.9 (6,000'), you'll connect with Settlement Canyon Rd; be sure to turn back to the northwest. You'll descend the road for 1.2 miles - watch for signage to turn north (mile 24.1; 5,850'), for your ascent of Crossing Hollow. At mile 24.9 (6,600'), you will have reached the "Ridge Trail" - continue along this for 1.5 miles, climbing up to 7,200 ft elevation, then dropping gradually to Bear Trap Pass for the second time (mile 26.4; 7,000'). From here, you'll retrace the course, back to Tooele Peak (mile 28.2), Peak 7,747 (mile 28.7), and White Pine Peak (mile 29.8). About 0.1 mile to the southeast, watch for signage directing you south - you lucky guy or gal, you! You still get to bag one more peak, before heading to the finish! You'll descend down to Piney Pass (mile 29.1; 9,900'), then climb up the north face of Kelsey Peak, the highpoint of the course (mile 29.4 and 10,373')! Head back north, down to Piney Pass - be sure to follow the signage and take the horsetrail to the northeast (mile 29.7; 9,900'). At mile 30.4, you will have rejoined the ridge trail you took earlier in the day - follow this to the northeast. at mile 31.1; 8,800'), you'll follow the signage, to head northwest, dropping through White Pine Flat. At mile 32.2, you'll turn northeast, onto some double-track, descending through aspen groves - follow this for another 1.8 miles, down White Pine Canyon Rd, back to the Start/Finish Area (mile 34; 6,850')!
Total Mileage: ~34 miles
Total Vert: ~12,500 ft.
Single-Track: 52%
Dirt Roads: 25%
Off-Trail: 19%
Double-Track: 4%
Hard Cutoffs:
Mile 21.5 (Settlement Canyon Aid Station) - 9 hours (3:00 pm)
Mile 34 (Finish Line) - 14.5 hours (8:30 pm)
Aid Stations
Aid Station #1/2 - Butterfield Pass (Miles 3 & 8.2)
Water Drop - Camp Wapiti Entrance (Mile 18.9)
Aid Station #3 - Settlement Canyon (Mile 21.5)
Finish - Mile 34
***Runners have to run long distances between the Butterfield Aid Station #2 and the Settlement Canyon Aid Station (13.3 rough, rugged miles), and between the Settlement Canyon Aid Station and the Finish Line (12.5 equally rough, rugged miles) - be sure to have adequate hydration and fuel to get you from one to the next.
If we can bamboozle some volunteers into hiking-in a bunch of water, we'll have water stops at the following:
White Pine Peak (Mile 12.4)
Bear Trap Pass (Mile 15.75)
Bear Trap Pass (Mile 26.4)
White Pine Peak (Mile 29.8)
The aid stations & finish line will be stocked with the following:
Water, electrolyte drink, fruit, and other goodies.
*Aid Station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Water Drop - Camp Wapiti Entrance (Mile 18.9)
Aid Station #3 - Settlement Canyon (Mile 21.5)
Finish - Mile 34
***Runners have to run long distances between the Butterfield Aid Station #2 and the Settlement Canyon Aid Station (13.3 rough, rugged miles), and between the Settlement Canyon Aid Station and the Finish Line (12.5 equally rough, rugged miles) - be sure to have adequate hydration and fuel to get you from one to the next.
If we can bamboozle some volunteers into hiking-in a bunch of water, we'll have water stops at the following:
White Pine Peak (Mile 12.4)
Bear Trap Pass (Mile 15.75)
Bear Trap Pass (Mile 26.4)
White Pine Peak (Mile 29.8)
The aid stations & finish line will be stocked with the following:
Water, electrolyte drink, fruit, and other goodies.
*Aid Station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Drop Bags |
You are allowed 1 drop bag, which may be accessed at Aid Station #3 (Settlement Canyon) - mile 21.5.
Please write your name & bib number and affix it to your bag.
Please, no bags larger than a small duffel bag.
Tooele Trail Racing and its associated volunteer staff will not be held liable for any lost or damaged items you place in your drop bags.
Please write your name & bib number and affix it to your bag.
Please, no bags larger than a small duffel bag.
Tooele Trail Racing and its associated volunteer staff will not be held liable for any lost or damaged items you place in your drop bags.
Pacers |
You are not allowed a pacer.
This includes friends who may want to use this race as an opportunity to run along with you, to get a good long run in...
No running bandit. If an idividual is discovered to be running bandit, they will be barred from participating in future Tooele Trail Racing events.
This includes friends who may want to use this race as an opportunity to run along with you, to get a good long run in...
No running bandit. If an idividual is discovered to be running bandit, they will be barred from participating in future Tooele Trail Racing events.
Crew
Runners may have crew meet them at the Settlement Canyon Aid Station, at miles 21.5.
Crew may not render aid to their runner outside of the Settlement Canyon Aid Station parking area.
Crew may not render aid to their runner outside of the Settlement Canyon Aid Station parking area.
~ Half-Marathon ~
Course Description
Runners will follow the 55k'ers for the first 11 miles, where they will follow signage, directing them to descend through White Pine Flat, down White Pine Canyon Rd, and down to the Finish.
Total Mileage: 13.9 miles
Total Vert: ~3,700 ft
Single-Track: 44%
Dirt Roads: 50%
Double-Track: 6%
Hard Cutoff:
Mile 13.9 (Finish Line) - 4.5 hours (10:30 am)
Total Mileage: 13.9 miles
Total Vert: ~3,700 ft
Single-Track: 44%
Dirt Roads: 50%
Double-Track: 6%
Hard Cutoff:
Mile 13.9 (Finish Line) - 4.5 hours (10:30 am)
Aid Stations
Aid Station #1/2 - Butterfield Pass (miles 3 & 8.2)
The aid stations & finish line will be stocked with the following:
Water, electrolyte drink, fruit, and other goodies.
*Aid Station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
The aid stations & finish line will be stocked with the following:
Water, electrolyte drink, fruit, and other goodies.
*Aid Station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
~ 8.5 Miler ~
Course Description
Runners will follow the same route as the Half-Marathoners, minus the out-and-back to the Oquirrh Mine Overlook.
Total Mileage: 8.7 miles
Total Vert: ~2,500 ft
Single-Track: 70%
Dirt Road: 21%
Double-Track: 9%
Hard Cut-off:
Mile 8.7 (Finish Line) - 3 hours (9:00 am)
Total Mileage: 8.7 miles
Total Vert: ~2,500 ft
Single-Track: 70%
Dirt Road: 21%
Double-Track: 9%
Hard Cut-off:
Mile 8.7 (Finish Line) - 3 hours (9:00 am)
Aid Station
Aid Station #1 (Butterfield Pass) - Mile 3
The aid station & finish line will be stocked with the following:
Water, electrolyte drink, fruit, and other goodies.
*Aid Station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
The aid station & finish line will be stocked with the following:
Water, electrolyte drink, fruit, and other goodies.
*Aid Station offerings may present a risk to those who have food allergies.
Red markings and directional signs will be used to keep you on-course.
You are HIGHLY encouraged to carry water i.e. hydration pack, hydration belt, or hand-held, as well as gear in case of inclement weather. Remember, there are great distances in-between aid stations on the 55k course. Bring adequate hydration and fuel to get you to the finish without bonking!
Pack out what you pack in, or throw it in a garbage can at the Start/Finish Line.
No animals allowed on the course.
Courses subject to change at RD's discretion.
You are HIGHLY encouraged to carry water i.e. hydration pack, hydration belt, or hand-held, as well as gear in case of inclement weather. Remember, there are great distances in-between aid stations on the 55k course. Bring adequate hydration and fuel to get you to the finish without bonking!
Pack out what you pack in, or throw it in a garbage can at the Start/Finish Line.
No animals allowed on the course.
Courses subject to change at RD's discretion.
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