The WILDness
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About the race
The WILDness is a trail running event at Panorama Mountain Resort set in the Purcell Mountains, scheduled for June 26 and 27, 2027. It is the third annual edition and uses a one- or two-day stage format with four course options.
Distances and basic elevation:
- 30 to 40 km (Saturday long stage), 2200 to 2500 m elevation gain.
- 5 km Fun Run, about 115 m elevation gain, mixed pavement and trail.
- 10 to 15 km (Sunday stage), about 820 m elevation gain.
- Full Race two-day combined time option.
Categories and awards are offered for the Full Race and single-day Saturday and Sunday entries, including Under 16, Open, and 40+ divisions for men and women. Podium awards require a minimum of five participants per category. The 5 km Fun Run is timed, has Open Men and Open Women categories, and does not have podium awards; finishers receive a finisher item.
Event rules include visible bibs and wearing the timing chip, no littering, and respectful conduct toward volunteers and other runners. Earbuds are allowed in one ear only. The Saturday long course requires a mandatory gear check before starting; required items include a pack or hip belt with at least 1 litre of water, hat, gloves, jacket, emergency blanket or bivy, and a reusable cup for aid stations. There are no on-course drop bags; participants may leave bags at a start/finish location. Aid provision on the long stage includes two aid stations and a water-only station with filtered stream water; participants must respect published cutoff times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
