TOUGH BUCK
When is TOUGH BUCK?
TOUGH BUCK takes place on Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Salt Lake City, UT.
What distances does TOUGH BUCK offer?
TOUGH BUCK offers 17 events: Weatherby 08:00, Wave 2 08:15, Cole-Tac 08:30, Bridger Watch 08:45, Wave 5 09:00, Wave 6 09:15, Wave 7 09:30, Wave 8 09:45, Wave 16 11:45, MTNTOUGH 12:00, Wave 9 10:00, Wave 10 10:15, Mule Deer Foundation 10:30, Wave 12 10:45, Wave 13 11:00, Wave 14 11:15, Wave 15 11:30.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherby 08:00 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 2 08:15 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Cole-Tac 08:30 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Bridger Watch 08:45 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 5 09:00 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 6 09:15 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 7 09:30 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 8 09:45 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 16 11:45 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| MTNTOUGH 12:00 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 9 10:00 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 10 10:15 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Mule Deer Foundation 10:30 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 12 10:45 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 13 11:00 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 14 11:15 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 15 11:30 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
How much does TOUGH BUCK cost?
Registration for TOUGH BUCK starts at $150.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is TOUGH BUCK held?
TOUGH BUCK is held in Salt Lake City, UT at 100 S W Temple St..
About TOUGH BUCK
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.
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, a Mule Deer Foundation annual membership, and a swag bag. MTNTOUGH+ access and MDF membership will be delivered electronically upon registration. Swag bags are available on the day of the event.
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 and Gear Drawing
Every participant who completes the workout earns an entry into a once-in-a-lifetime guided fly-in hunting adventure. This premier package includes expert guiding, lodging, meals, transportation, and a complete gear setup featuring packs, optics, and Weatherby rifles and shotguns for two hunters. Everything is provided for an unforgettable experience pursuing Sitka blacktail deer in one of the most legendary hunting destinations on Earth.
The winner will have the opportunity to select their preferred hunt window during the 2027–2028 season, with exact dates coordinated directly through Big Timber Outfitters.
Winner must be present to win.
Schedule
*Schedule may change slightly. Keep checking back here!
Friday, February 13
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Swag bag pickup (1 flight of stairs above the South Temple Entrance)
- Course walk-through
Saturday, February 14
7:00 AM
- Check-in opens
- Pick up your race bib at least 30 minutes before your wave start time.
- Swag bag pickup
8:00 AM
- Weatherby Wave begins
- Subsequent waves start every 15 minutes
- Participants must be attentive to their assigned wave start times
- Load your sandbag into your backpack no sooner than 15 minutes before your wave start time!
1:00 PM (approx.)
- Wave prizes start!
1:30 PM
- Draw the deer hunt winner! *
- *Talk to the race director if you cannot be present for the drawing.
WORKOUT DETAILS
*Workout(s) may decrease in intensity slightly. Keep checking back here!
TOUGH BUCK 2026 Workout
Win a Sonora Mule Deer Hunt Saturday, February 14th!
***HUNTING BACKPACK REQUIRED***We will provide the weight!***
- Men’s Backpack Weight: 40lbs
- Women’s Backpack Weight: 30lbs
Watch the workout here: https://youtu.be/Ntad6NpsJGE