Expedition Wild West
Expedition Wild West is an adventure race on June 20–25, 2027 in Park City, UT, with an entry fee of $1200.
- Date
- June 20–25, 2027 (279 days to go)
- Price
- $1200
- Sport
- Adventure
From the Organizer
Expedition Wild West
4.5 days | 350 miles | 80 teams
Park City, Utah | June 20-26, 2027
Expedition Wild West is fast-paced, exciting, and constantly evolving. Expect frequent transitions, numerous modalities, special challenges, and new problems to solve throughout the race. There is plenty of room for tactical decision-making and smart trade-offs. We're layering in the fun without losing what makes expedition racing extraordinary. Think European flair brought to the Wild West.
From the high peaks of the Wasatch to the shores of the Great Salt Lake, Expedition Wild West takes teams through one of America's great adventure playgrounds. Race through high alpine terrain, legendary Utah singletrack, mountain lakes, rugged canyons, and enormous descents. Trek, ride, paddle, navigate, climb, explore.
The Modalities
Single-Track Mountain Biking
Lift-Access MTB Challenge
Canyoneering (Professionally Guided - No Experience Required)
Glissading (Conditions permitting.)
High Alpine Trekking
Mystery Challenge
Classic Orienteering
Packrafting - Flat Water through fun Class II Whitewater (Beginner Paddlers will be ok!)
Race Week Timeline
Saturday:
5:00 PM - Optional shuttle from Salt Lake City International Airport to the Grand Summit / Canyons Village. $35 per person add-on.
Sunday
11:00 AM - Optional shuttle from Salt Lake City International Airport to the Grand Summit / Canyons Village. $35 per person add-on.
1:00–4:00 PM - Racer check-in, gear checks and safety tests.
4:00 PM - Pre-race briefing and map distribution.
6:00 PM - Pre-race briefing #2: Q&A. Race director, referee and safety staff gather to update racers and clarify the road book, maps and race information.
7:00–9:00 PM - Racer gear turn-in.
Sunday Night Lodging Included — One Double Queen Per Team.
Monday
8:15 AM - Bus departs host hotel for the start.
10:00 AM - Race start.
Friday
Teams finish in Salt Lake City. Hot food awaiting at the finish.
Post-Race Lodging Included — Room Ready at the Crystal Inn.
Saturday
8:30 AM - Finisher breakfast.
9:00 AM - Awards.
9:45 AM - First included airport shuttle departs for Salt Lake City International Airport.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Park City, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Park City, UT
Population
8,365
as of 2023
City Elevation
6,715 ft
Nearest Airport
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 25 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Expedition Wild West, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
279
Days to train
- Race
- Expedition Wild West
- Date
- June 20–25, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.
It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.
Adventure Racing
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
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Expedition Wild West
Jun 20, 2027