Alpine Solstice
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Event details
The Alpine Solstice takes place on June 20, 2026, at Swampy Lakes Sno Park near Bend, Oregon. The event offers the following distances:
- 55K
- Half Marathon
Registration fees vary by date: 55K is $125 (Jan 1 - Mar 31) and $140 (Apr 1 - Jun 17); Half Marathon is $95 (Jan 1 - Mar 31) and $115 (Apr 1 - Jun 17). Register by May 17 to be guaranteed a shirt size. Bib pickup is available on race morning up until 15 minutes before each race. Ridgeview cross country/track team is the event beneficiary.
Course and logistics
The 55K course runs past Tumalo Falls, includes about 4,000 ft of elevation gain and 4,000 ft of elevation loss, and is approximately 90% single-track and 10% two-track. The 55K has four fully stocked aid stations and an 11.5 hour completion window. The Half Marathon follows single-track trails off Cascade Lakes Highway through the Deschutes National Forest, with about 1,300 ft of elevation gain and one aid station at mile 9.5 offering water, Coke, ginger ale, an 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 for aid stations. Race morning check-in will have Backporch Coffee; post-race provisions include a burrito bar and beer for participants and volunteers. All finishers receive a custom finisher medal; top three female, male, and non-binary finishers in each race receive sponsor prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.