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.