The Wildness

Race Dates 2026: June 26-28

Save the date! Our 2-day staged trail running race is returning in 2026! Registration details are coming soon.

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2026 Race Details

This isn't just any race – it’s a challenge that celebrates endurance, perseverance, and the raw beauty of the outdoors. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Purcell Mountains, we challenge your spirit with a 2-day back-to-back racing design. You can register for one, or both days of this event.

Race Day 1: Saturday, June 27, 2026

This is where you test your endurance and your overall ability to climb to the mountaintops, traverse the ridgelines, descend the talus and stay fierce in the pine tree forests.

Day 2: Sunday, June 28, 2026

This is a shorter course, but difficult nonetheless! It is designed as an “All Climb, All Descent” route but has an extra challenge with a designated section for a “Timed Ascent” route for a “race within the race.”

2026 Registration Options:

Full Race (2-day event)
$199.00 per racer

Single Day (Saturday: 30-38 km range)
$139 per racer

Single Day (Sunday: 10-15 km range)
$89 per racer

5 km Fun Run
$39 per racer

Registration coming soon

THE 2025 COURSE

Download the GPX track from Trailforks or view below!

2025 Race: Stage 1

2025 Race: Stage 2

2025 Race: Stage 2 | Timed Ascent

Event Rules

Here is a short list of rules that we at The WILDness would like to share to make sure everyone had a safe and fun experience.

No littering will be tolerated. This will result in disqualification from the event.
Treat volunteers with respect. They are following the guidance of the Race Director so any issues should be brought up with this person. Any disrespect shown towards a volunteer or staff member will result in disqualification from the event.
Bibs must be visible for aid stations to see as you are coming through, please do not alter them making them unreadable. In keeping with timing, please wear the timing chip at all times so we are able to provide you with a time for each stage.
Please show respect to your fellow runners, this means asking to pass on the left when needed. Staying on the trails to show respect to nature and your fellow runners. This also is meant to allow passing, please be respectful and not hold up other runners if you are able to be off the course briefly in a safe area.
Earbuds can be worn in one ear only. We understand that people like to run with some motivation, if you are caught with a device in both ears you will be disqualified.
As mentioned on the site, mandatory gear must be shown and your bib number checked off before you will be allowed to start the Saturday 36km race. There are no exceptions to this, these items are for your safety as the weather in the high alpine can change instantly and these items can become life savers.
Staying on designated trails at all times is required. No cutting any switchbacks or corners. We need to keep the integrity of the trail system that has been developed and your respect for the trails is expected. If a situation arises, a fallen tree for instance, that requires you to make a detour this is permitted.
Cutoff times are not debatable, this is for the safety of you and the volunteers that are out on the course to help the event operate. If you miss the time please respect the aid station volunteers and do not continue along the course.
If you have abandoned your race please inform a race official. This could be at the aid station or at the finish line by letting the announcer or timing team know that you have left the course and thus will be receiving a DNF.
If you come along a fellow injured runner and you stay with them please keep track of your time spent with them and an adjustment will be made to your time.

What to bring

There is mandatory gear for the Saturday 36km stage.
These items will be required before you will be allowed to start the race.

A pack or hip belt with a minimum of 1 litre of water carry
A hat (head covering)
Gloves
A jacket
Emergency blanket or biivy
Your own re-usable cup for aid stations. This is a cup-free event!

Optional Gear:

Bear spray is not mandatory but recommended
Poles (please note there is no place to leave your poles on the course. If you start with poles, you must finish with poles).

FAQs

Here is everything to consider while signing up.

When is registration for this event?

You can sign up and register as a runner online any day until June 26.

Registration and package pick-up will be Friday, June 27 from 6-8pm
What distance and elevation do I expect to be running?

The WILDness is a 2-day event featuring two different courses:

1. The Saturday stage will be the longer distance at 36 km with 2700m of elevation gain.

2. The Sunday stage will be the shorter day but no less of a challenge for the climbing legs. This stage will be 13 km with 850m of Elevation gain.
Is there a single day sign up option?

Yes! You can sign up for either or both race days.

Day 1 (June 28)

Single day cost: $139

Day 2 (June 29)

Single day cost: $89

Multi-day Race (June 28 & 29)

Cost: $199
Is there a relay or team option for the weekend event?

For the 2025 edition we will not be offering a team style event, when you register you will be participating in both stages of the event weekend at Panorama.
What are the options for staying at Panorama Resort for the event?

Panorama has many different accommodations available on resort, from hotel style to condo to basic camping available in the parking lot for camper vans and small trailers. Space is limited for camping at the resort, with the camping pass you will have access to the pool and showers at the resort.

Check the accommodations section to see all options along with discount code for the event weekend.

BOOK LODGING

Preparations and Race Expectations

Please read the following carefully

Are there drop bags for the Saturday Event?

There will be no on course drop bags for the 2025 event. We will have a location at the start/finish line to leave bags for the event. Please make sure that your bag is identifiable so to have no confusion when picking them up.
Are there spectator viewing areas?

Panorama has a bike park that we will be sharing the space with making it difficult to have on-course viewing in many areas. We will be utilizing a number of the hiking trails on the resort for the race that are open to the public and you are able to use them to get to different areas. Please keep in mind that these trails will intersect with the mountain bike trails, you will also be out in nature so please bring all required weather gear with you in case of an unexpected storm.
When and where is race package pickup?

Package pickup with take place:

Friday afternoon (June 27) from 6-8pm.
Saturday morning (June 28) from 6:45 AM - 7:15 AM

Weather permitting we will have package pickup in the main base area underneath the tent, if bad weather was to roll in, we will move package pickup into Copper Crown Point room.
Can a friend pick up my package?

Yes you are able to have a friend pick up your race package for the event.

It is important to note: you must personally sign the event waiver at Panorama before you will be allowed to enter the start chute for the Saturday morning stage.
Are there cutoff times for the race stages?

Yes we will have time cutoffs at aid stations on Saturday for the long course and they will be given to you at the briefing, The course will have a 12 hour time limit.
Aid stations and items along the course

We will offer a selection of salty snacks, sugary snacks along with a few fruit options. There will be a small select number of gels and/or waffles at the aid station.

Please be mindful that there are others and only take what you need. Water, electrolyte drink and coke will also be available, as we are a cup-less event you will need to have your own drinking vessel to use at the aid stations and finish line.

Race Stage 1 Aid and Water stations:

Saturday June 28^th

Start time is 8:00am, we have a 12 hour course cutoff time.

We will have 2 aid stations located on the 36km course.

Aid station 1: at the 8km mark, 1200m climbing to this point. The cutoff here will be 12:30pm.

Aid Station 2: at 24.5 km from course start. The cutoff here will be 3:30pm.

Race Stage 2 Aid and Water stations:

Sunday June 29^th

Start time is 8:00am, we have a 4 hour course cutoff time.

There will be one aid station on the course at the highest point on the stage.

Aid Station: Located at 7.5km from the start of the stage.