Connor's Claims Ultra
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Connor's Claims Ultra : Stockton, UT
Connor's Claims Ultra is a trail race event organized by Tooele Trail Racing in Stockton, Utah. The event is in its 7th year and runs primarily on historic mining roads and ATV trails through the Oquirrh and Stansbury mountain areas and Rush Valley.
Courses offered:
- 50 Miler approximately 52 miles, ~14,000 ft total vertical.
- 50K 31.1 miles, ~9,500 ft total vertical.
- Half Marathon 13.8 miles, ~3,900 ft total vertical.
The 50 Miler route includes old toll roads, the Jacob City ruins, multiple canyon descents and summit climbs reaching Bald Mountain East (10,006') and Porphyry Hill (8,716') twice. Runners face five substantial climbs of roughly 2,000 to 3,300 ft each. Aid stations are positioned at specified miles including Jacob City, Soldier Canyon, Lion Hill Loop Trailhead, and Commodore Pass.
The 50K follows Soldier Canyon, Chandler Fork, Lion Hill Loop, and climbs Bald Mountain East and West with three major climbs. The Half Marathon ascends an OHV trail and the Gisbourne Toll Road to Bald Mountain West.
Trail surfaces are predominantly mining road and ATV trail, with off-trail segments under 3%. The event is USATF sanctioned. Organizers note a low-key race presentation and modest awards for the top three men and women in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
