Alpine Solstice
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Event
Alpine Solstice takes place on June 20, 2026, at Swampy Lakes Sno Park near Bend, Oregon. The event includes two distances:
- 55K
- Half Marathon
Registration fees vary by date: the 55K is listed at $125 (Jan 1 - Mar 31) and $140 (Apr 1 - Jun 17); the half marathon is $95 (Jan 1 - Mar 31) and $115 (Apr 1 - Jun 17). Registrants who register by May 17 are guaranteed a shirt size. The event supports the Ridgeview cross country/track team as its beneficiary. The race is held under a special use permit with the Ochoco National Forest.
Courses and logistics
The 55K course is new for 2025 and runs on mostly single-track trail, including a section by Tumalo Falls. It has four fully stocked aid stations, about 4000 ft of elevation gain and 4000 ft of elevation loss, and is composed of roughly 90% single-track and 10% two-track. The event lists an overall time limit for the 55K.
The half marathon runs through the Deschutes National Forest off Cascade Lakes Highway, with about 1300 ft of elevation gain. It is described as mostly non-technical and includes one aid station at mile 9.5 offering water, soda, electrolyte drink, gels, and snacks. Trails used are multi-use and remain open to other users during the event. Dogs are not permitted to run with participants. The event is cupless, so participants should bring a cup or bottle. Pre-race coffee and post-race food and beer are provided for participants and volunteers. Refund and transfer policies are strict; partial credit is available only for cancellations made more than 30 days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
