The WILD Vertical Challenge

About the Challenge:

No matter what distance competitors in The WILD - Epic Mountain Runs choose to tackle they will need to be hill fit. VERY hill fit! The 50-mile course, which you could win a free entry to by taking part in this challenge, has close to 5,000m of vert and goes over (or very close to) 4 named peaks. You get the picture! So here’s a great way to build a solid base for the race over this summer…

Every run that you do from 1st December 2021 to 28th February 2022 that includes at least one peak listed in the Wild Things Peak Directory will earn you challenge points. The number of points earned will be the same as the total elevation gain for that qualifying run. So, for example, if you do a run that goes over a listed peak that includes 755m of vertical gain then you will earn 755 challenge points. 

The run must take in a listed peak in order to qualify.

The run, or the peak, does not need to be on a trail directory trail.

Each challenge point you earn gives you one chance in the end-of-challenge prize draw. The more you earn the better your chances. You can track your progress and standing on the challenge leaderboard.

Challenge Prizes:

Up for grabs are two free entries to the Further Faster 50-mile event at the inaugural running of The WILD on December 10th 2022*

1. The first prize will be drawn as a spot prize. Each Challenge Pt you earn gives you one chance in this draw.
2. The second prize will be awarded to the person who we judge posts the best picture from a qualifying run to their Instagram account using the hashtag #thewildepicchallenge - quality pics that are in keeping with the theme of the Challenge have the best chance of being selected.

* NB the 50 mile event requires all entrants to meet the qualification criteria for the race. If you’re interested but have not yet received your Warrant of Wildness you can apply here. If you don’t qualify or would prefer to enter a shorter distance then your prize can be used for a free entry to the 20 mile run instead.