Alpine Solstice

Alpine Solstice : June 20, 2026

Alpine Solstice is a trail running event near Bend, Oregon, held at Swampy Lakes Sno Park on June 20, 2026. The event offers two distances:

• 55K 90% single-track, 4000 ft ascent and 4000 ft descent
• Half Marathon flowing single-track, about 1300 ft ascent

The 55K course passes by Tumalo Falls, includes four fully stocked aid stations, and is mostly single-track. The half marathon runs on Deschutes National Forest trails off Cascade Lakes Highway, is mostly non-technical, and includes one aid station near mile 9.5 supplying water, soda, electrolyte drink, gels, and snacks. The event is cupless; participants should bring a cup or bottle for aid stations. Trails used are multi-use and remain open to other users during the event; dogs are not permitted to run with participants due to permit conditions.

Registration fees vary by date: 55K ($125 Jan 1–Mar 31, $140 Apr 1–Jun 17) and Half Marathon ($95 Jan 1–Mar 31, $115 Apr 1–Jun 17). Register by May 17 to be guaranteed a shirt size. Cancelled registrations more than 30 days before the race may receive a 50% credit toward next year; cancellations 30 days or less receive no credit, refund, or transfer. If the event cannot be feasibly rescheduled after cancellation, refunds or credits will not be given.

Each finisher receives a custom medal; top three female, male, and non-binary finishers in each race receive sponsor prizes. Proceeds support the Ridgeview cross country and track team. The event is held under a special use permit with the Ochoco National Forest and is organized without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.