Wild in YYC Adventure Race
Connecting Calgary Through Adventure
Teams of 2 will navigate their way through a series of checkpoints using map and compass, choosing their own route as they bike, trek, and paddle along the way. Strategy is just as important as speed—every decision counts.
October 4th, 2026
Connecting Calgary Through Adventure
The Wild in YYC Adventure Race is grassroots event designed to make adventure racing accessible, inclusive, and fun for everyone. Taking place in and around the Calgary Reservoir, this race offers a chance to build skills, confidence, and community in a supportive environment. The event is structured to help teams learn navigation, strategy, and teamwork in a fun and challenging way. The Wild in YYC Adventure Race that brings together trekking, biking, and paddling over a 6–8 hour course, offering a rewarding test of endurance and adventure for both new and experienced racers.
Race Information
Teams
Participants can take part in team categories with Female, Male, Open and Mixed categories.
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To support the growth of AR in Alberta and to align with other AB-based events, our adventure races will now be teams of 2. ​​
Racer Check-In
Racer Check-In will be in the week before the race on Thursday or Friday . Time/Location TBD.
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Racers will receive racer packages, complete necessary paperwork and have an opportunity to ask questions about the race.
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Duration
The Wild in YYC AR will be 6-8 hours in length where everyone will start together in typical race fashion.
Format
These are typical sprint-style adventure races designed for the first-time racer and the experienced alike. Teams will receive topographic maps with various check points that they need to find enroute to the finish line, while trekking, mountain biking or paddling. In some cases, there will be advanced check points, or long course options to challenge the experienced teams in the mix.
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Still have some more questions?
That's okay, give us a call or send us an email and we'll get back to you with some answers.
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Logistics
This is a semi-supported event.
Depending on course design, teams may be expected to drop off their bike (and a gear box for biking gear) and a paddle bag (maximum 2 per team) the morning of the race.
Disciplines
The main disciplines of the race will involve trekking, mountain biking and paddling.
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Registration
Registration will open soon! ​​
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Mandatory Gear
This Mandatory Equipment List for the event is NOT a list of the only items you should take. It contains the mandatory items that you and your team must carry with you, at specified times, to meet minimum safety requirements.
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Mandatory Gear list for each event will be updated soon.​
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