TOUGH BUCK
- Date
- February 13, 2027
- Distance
- Wave 1 08:00 · Wave 2 08:15 · Wave 3 08:30 & more
From the Organizer
Date: February 13, 2027
Location: Western Hunting & Conservation Expo: 100 S W Temple St. Salt Lake City, UT US 84101
Note: You will need your favorite hunting backpack for the workout!
Win a Sitka blacktail deer and sea duck hunt for two, Weatherby firearms, and premium gear!
Our goal is to raise over $50,000 for the Mule Deer Foundation. Every registration directly supports that mission.
Complete the hunt workout, and you’ll be entered to win a Sitka blacktail deer and sea duck hunt for two. In addition, participants have a 1-in-30 chance of winning prizes from their wave sponsors. All registrants also receive a free T-shirt, swag bag, and finisher buckle.
Every participant who completes the workout also earns an entry into a once-in-a-lifetime guided fly-in hunting package. This premier experience includes full outfitting, expert guiding, lodging, meals, and a complete gear package featuring packs, optics, and Weatherby rifles and shotguns. Everything is provided for an unforgettable adventure in one of the most legendary Sitka blacktail destinations on Earth. The winner will select their hunt window for the 2027/2028 season, with exact dates coordinated through Big Timber Outfitters.
Only 510 spots are available.
Win Wave Prizes
Each TOUGH Buck wave is made up of 30 participants, with prizes tied to every wave. That means you’ll have a 1 in 30 chance to win amazing gear and swag from our partner brands — giving every finisher a shot at something special.
Plus, every registrant receives three FREE months of MTNTOUGH+ Training, MDF Annual Membership, and a swag bag!
What to Expect
- The event is capped at 510 participants to ensure amazing draw odds
- 30-person waves — choose your start time
- Designed to simulate the demands of a backcountry deer hunt
- Depending on your fitness level, the workout should take 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete
- Challenge yourself to race the clock, but remember—the real victory is simply finishing the workout
- Athletes will bring their favorite hunting pack and complete a workout designed to replicate a backcountry hunt. The workout requires packs loaded with weights—40 lbs for males and 30 or 20 lbs for females. MTNTOUGH will supply these weights.
- Exercises include lunges, box step-overs, burpees, Zurcher squats, and a ruck, all performed with the loaded pack to simulate real hunting conditions.
Wave Prize Drawing
Wave prizes are drawn at the end of the event, at approximately 2:00 PM. Winners need not be present to win.
SITKA Blacktail Hunt Drawing
The Sitka blacktail drawing will happen at the end of the event, at approximately 2:15 PM. Winner MUST be present to win.
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
45°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Salt Lake Triad Ctr, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salt Lake City, UT
Population
26,277
as of 2023
Elevation
4,249 ft
Nearest Airport
SLC
Salt Lake City International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the TOUGH BUCK?
- TOUGH BUCK is a running race held in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 13, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the TOUGH BUCK?
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Salt Lake City, Utah at 100 S W Temple St., Salt Lake City, UT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the TOUGH BUCK?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
TOUGH BUCK
Feb 13, 2027