Connors Claims Ultra 2026
The Connors Claims Ultra 2026 is scheduled for May 30, 2026, in the rugged Oquirrh Mountains area near Stockton, Utah. Participants can expect late spring weather in the Tooele County region, which typically features mild to warm daytime temperatures and cool evenings, though mountain conditions can shift rapidly. This 6th annual event offers a demanding trail and mixed-terrain experience through historical mining landscapes, featuring steep climbs and technical double-track across mining roads and ATV trails.
What distances are offered at Connors Claims Ultra 2026?
- →50-Miler: Approximately 52 miles with ~14,000 ft elevation gain
- →50k: Approximately 31.1 miles with ~9,500 ft elevation gain
- →Half-Marathon: Approximately 13.8 miles with ~3,900 ft elevation gain
What is the race schedule and check-in timing?
- →50-Miler: Check-in/Bib Pickup from 3:30–4:45 AM; Start Time at 5:00 AM
- →50k & Half-Marathon: Check-in/Bib Pickup from 4:30–5:45 AM; Start Time at 6:00 AM
What are the course cutoffs for each distance?
- →50-Mile: Mile 40 cutoff at 7:00 PM (14 hours); Mile 52 cutoff at 12:00 AM (19 hours)
- →50k: Mile 20 cutoff at 2:00 PM (8 hours); Mile 31.1 cutoff at 6:00 PM (12 hours)
- →Half-Marathon: Mile 13.8 cutoff at 10:30 AM (4.5 hours)
What kind of terrain should runners expect?
The terrain is predominantly mining roads and ATV trails.
- →50-Mile: 98% Mining Road/ATV Trail, 2% Off-Trail
- →50k: 97% Mining Road/ATV Trail, 3% Off-Trail
- →Half-Marathon: 100% Mining Road/ATV Trail
Where are the aid stations located?
- →50-Mile: Jacob City (Mile 4.75), Start/Finish (Mile 12.5), Soldier Canyon (Mile 18.6), Ophir Canyon (Mile 23), Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (Miles 24, 32, & 40), and Commodore Pass (Mile 45.5)
- →50k: Soldier Canyon (Mile 6.2), Ophir Canyon (Miles 10.5 & 20), Lion Hill Loop Trailhead (Mile 11.7), and Commodore Pass (Mile 24.3)
- →Half-Marathon: Jacob City (Miles 4.6 & 9)
What is the race philosophy and what is included?
The event is designed to be low-key and focused strictly on the challenge of the course and the scenery.
- →No finisher medals are provided
- →No race bags are distributed
- →No PA announcements or finish line arches are used
- →Awards are provided to the top 3 men and women in each distance
Is the event sanctioned?
Yes, the event is sanctioned by USATF ↗. For more official details, visit Tooele Trail Racing ↗.