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The Wildness
BC's newest epic trail running event
Friday June 27 - Sunday June 29, 2025
We are bringing you a trail running event that celebrates WILDness. This isn't just any race – it’s an adventure that celebrates endurance, perseverance, and the raw beauty of the outdoors. If you're ready to test your limits and embrace the WILD, mark your calendars.
Register NowWelcome to the WILDness
Overview
Experience the thrill of trail running like never before at Panorama Mountain Resort. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Purcell Mountains, we challenge your spirit with a 2-day back-to-back racing design.
Here's what's ahead:
- Two days of adventure
- Two different challenges
- Two different courses
- Two different opportunities to be WILD
Day 1:
Distance: 36 KM
Elevation: 2600 m
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. You get to the high point of our resort and have a serene 360 degree view of the Purcell Mountain Range and the Columbia Valley with Kootenay and Banff National Parks on the horizon.
Day 2:
Distance: 13 KM
Elevation: 850 m
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.” What will you do? Go for the overall split or get to the timed ascent and hammer the section? Either way, it should be a fun challenge.
Registration
Registration for The WILDness is open! The event costs $199.00 per racer which includes both races across the two days. Please note that spots are limited! Please check back for updates on space.
Categories for the event:
- Open Men & Women
- 40+ Men & Women
The top 3 in each category will be called to the podium for awards. Each stage with award the top 3, after stage 2 there will also be a General Classification award ceremony for the top 3 in each category for combined time of the 2 day event.
Registration cut-off date: June 26, 2025
Farther, Faster, Higher
Race Schedule & More
Scenic and challenging courses designed by expert trail runners.
Finisher T-shirts for participants.
Medals and prizes for category winners.
Post-race celebration featuring live music, and local craft beer.
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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 33km 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 33km stage.
These items will be required before you will be allowed to start the race.
- A pack or hip belt with a minimum of 500ml 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.
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When is registration for this event?
Registration for The WILDness will open on Friday February 28. It will open at 9:00am and the cost for the event will be $199.00 for two days of racing.
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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 33 km with 2500m 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.
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Is there a single day sign up option?
The 2025 edition of The WILDness will not offer single day race participation. This will be a 2-day event at Panorama testing your resolve and climbing ability. Future editions of the event may offer this option and possibly a team version.
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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.
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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.
Preparations and Race Expectations
Please read the following carefully
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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.
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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.
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When and where is race package pickup?
Package pickup with take place:
Friday afternoon (June 27) from 4pm-9pm.
Saturday morning (June 28) from 6:45 AM - 7:15 AMWeather 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.
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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.
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Where can I find the schedule of events?
Click here for full schedule
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Are there cutoff times for the race stages?
Yes we will have time cutoffs at aid stations on Saturday for the long course. The course will have a 10 hour time limit, details on this can be found on the course description section of the webpage.
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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 cupless 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 28th
Start time is 8:00am, we have a 10 hour course cutoff time.
We will have 1 water station and 2 aid stations located on the 33km course.
The water station is early on before you begin the big climb onto the ridgeline. The water station will be setup at the 2km mark, this will be water only, mainly setup as an emergency in case something was to happen to your water supply shorting after the start of the race.
Aid station 1: at 14.5km into your course. The cutoff here will be 1:30pm, we will have a fully stocked aid station here.
Aid Station 2: at 22km from course start. The cutoff here will be 3:30pm, this is the second and last aid station.
Race Stage 2 Aid and Water stations:
Sunday June 29th
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.
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