Connor's Claims Ultra

The 6th annual Connor's Claims Ultra takes place on Saturday, 30 May 2026 at the Jacob City Trailhead in Stockton, Utah. This USATF sanctioned event offers three distances: 50 Miler, 50K, and Half Marathon, traversing the Oquirrh Mountains where General Patrick Connor and his soldiers staked numerous mining claims in the early 1860s. Registration closes on Thursday, 28 May 2026 at 11:59 PM MT.

The 50-Mile Course takes runners up the old Gisbourne Toll Road, through the Jacob City Ruins, down Dry Canyon, along the rolling Bald Mountain foothills, up Soldier Canyon and its South Fork, down Chandler Fork, around the Lion Hill Loop Trail and to the summit of Porphyry Hill (8,716 ft) twice, back up Chandler Fork, up to Bald Mountain East (10,006 ft), down to Commodore Pass, up Bald Mountain West (9,626 ft), and back down the old Gibson Toll Road. Five substantial climbs ranging between 2,000 and 3,300 ft each await.

The 50K Course goes up Soldier Canyon and its South Fork, down Chandler Fork, around the Lion Hill Loop Trail and to the summit of Porphyry Hill (8,716 ft), back up Chandler Fork, up to Bald Mountain East (10,006 ft), down to Commodore Pass, up Bald Mountain West (9,626 ft), and back down the old Gisbourne Toll Road. Three substantial climbs ranging between 2,000 and 3,300 ft each challenge runners.

The Half-Marathon Course takes runners up a gnarly OHV trail and the old Gisbourne Toll Road to the lofty summit of Bald Mountain West (9,626 ft) and back down the Gisbourne Toll Road.

As runners cruise along steep mining roads, ascend towering peaks, and navigate gnarly ATV trails, they are treated to majestic views of the surrounding Oquirrh, Stansbury, and Onaqui Mountains, as well as beautiful Rush Valley. The course is where it's at—each year features different course routes with an eye for scenery and challenge. The vibe is very low-key, but stiff competition awaits regardless of distance chosen.

Race Simply philosophy: low prices, no gimmicky race entry bags full of clutter, no finisher awards that end up in a drawer, no thumping music, no PA announcements, no flashy finish line arches. The top three men and women in each distance receive a modest award. Aid stations help runners get to the finish line.

Strava routes are available for all distances. For more information, visit www.tooeletrailracing.com. The event is organized by Tooele Trail Racing. Results from 2021 through 2025 are available. Register before 28 May 2026 to conquer the hills and mountains of the Oquirrh range.