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Tough Buck

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States View on map
Feb 13, 2027 (America/Denver local time)
Running

About this race

The TOUGH BUCK Hunt Giveaway Workout is where elite fitness meets the spirit of the backcountry. This event blends physical grit with hunting passion in the most authentic way possible—designed to push participants to their limits while rewarding them in a way few experiences ever could.

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.

Finish the workout—earn your entry. The winner will be selected at random from all finishers.

Additional Perks

In addition to the hunt entry, every participant receives three months of MTNTOUGH+ training to help prepare for the event and beyond.

You’ll also receive a complimentary Mule Deer Foundation membership, joining a community committed to conservation and habitat stewardship.

That’s over $100 in added value on top of the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Running

Wave 1 08:00

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 1 08:00 8:00 AM
$150.00
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Wave 2 08:15

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 2 08:15 8:15 AM
$150.00
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Wave 3 08:30

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 3 08:30 8:30 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 4 08:45

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 4 08:45 8:45 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 5 09:00

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 5 09:00 9:00 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 6 09:15

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 6 09:15 9:15 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 7 09:30

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 7 09:30 9:30 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 8 09:45

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 8 09:45 9:45 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 9 10:00

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 9 10:00 10:00 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 10 10:15

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 10 10:15 10:15 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 11 10:30

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 11 10:30 10:30 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 12 10:45

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 12 10:45 10:45 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 13 11:00

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 13 11:00 11:00 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 14 11:15

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 14 11:15 11:15 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 15 11:30

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 15 11:30 11:30 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 16 11:45

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 16 11:45 11:45 AM
$150.00
Open

Wave 17 12:00

Feb 13, 2027 Wave 17 12:00 12:00 PM
$150.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Salt Lake City, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -4.1° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 5.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -9.9° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 2.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.3
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
60.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on February 13, 2027 (MST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on February 13, 2027 (MST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 35m

The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 5:59 PM local time (MST) in Salt Lake City on February 13, 2027 — 10h 35m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 27 Salt Lake City events

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