White Pine Solstice Runs
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White Pine Solstice Runs : Tooele, Utah
The event offers three trail distances in the Oquirrh Mountains near Tooele, Utah, traversing steep canyon roads, single-track, ridgelines, and high summits. Courses visit peaks including White Pine, Kelsey, Tooele, and Butterfield, and pass the Kennecott Mine Overlook.
The longest course is labeled 55k but measures roughly 34 miles with about 12,500 feet of elevation gain. It follows White Pine single-track to Butterfield Pass and the Kennecott Mine Overlook, continues to Butterfield Peak East and White Pine Peak, traverses Peak 9,712' and Tooele Peak, drops into Left Hand Fork of Settlement Canyon, and returns via Settlement Canyon and Bear Trap Pass before reascending to several summits and descending White Pine Canyon to the finish.
Notable features for the 55k: about 8 miles above 9,000 feet, about 2 miles above 10,000 feet, three climbs of approximately 2,150 ft, 1,600 ft, and 1,550 ft, and a final climb of roughly 4,900 ft. Aid stations are located at Butterfield Pass (miles 3 and 8.2) and Settlement Canyon (mile 21.5). Expect long gaps between stations, including a 13.3 mile stretch between aid station 2 and 3. Hard cutoffs are expressed as elapsed times at specified miles.
Shorter courses:
- 55K approximately 34 miles, ~12,500 ft elevation
- Half-Marathon 13.9 miles, ~3,700 ft elevation
- 8.5 Mile approximately 8.5 miles, ~2,500 ft elevation
Course surfaces vary by distance and include single-track, dirt roads, double-track, and some off-trail sections. Organizers recommend carrying sufficient hydration, food, and gear for possible inclement weather and lightning risk at high elevations. The event is USATF sanctioned. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
