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 ↗.