Connor's Claims Ultra
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Event Overview
The sixth annual Connor's Claims Ultra is a trail running event with three distances: 50 Miler, 50K, and a 1/2 Marathon. The event takes place in the Oquirrh Mountains near Stockton, Utah, starting from the Jacob City Trailhead.
Course Details
The courses use historic mining roads and ATV trails. Each distance involves significant elevation gain, with the longest featuring climbs of 2,000 to 3,300 feet.
- 50 Miler (~52 miles): The route includes summits like Porphyry Hill (8,716 ft) and Bald Mountain East (10,006 ft). It has a total vertical gain of about 14,000 feet. The surface is 98% mining road/ATV trail and 2% off-trail. There are eight aid station locations.
- 50K (31.1 miles): This distance summits Porphyry Hill and Bald Mountain East and West (9,626 ft). It has a total vertical gain of about 9,500 feet. The surface is 97% mining road/ATV trail and 3% off-trail. There are five aid station locations.
- 1/2 Marathon (13.8 miles): This route goes to the summit of Bald Mountain West. It has a total vertical gain of about 3,900 feet and uses 100% mining roads and ATV trails. There is one aid station location visited twice.
Event Information
The organizer states the event focuses on the course experience. Race entry prices are described as low, with no finisher awards or large finish line production. The top three men and women in each distance receive a modest award. The event is USATF sanctioned. Registration closes two days before the race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
