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TOUGH SHEEP

Reno, Nevada, United States View on map
Feb 05, 2027 (America/Los_Angeles local time)
Running

About this race

TOUGH SHEEP 2027 – Early Bird Reservation
Date: February 5, 2027

TOUGH SHEEP returns in 2027 with the same proven format and an even sharper edge. This one-day event is built to test the physical and mental demands of the backcountry athlete—where completion matters and grit wins the day.

All finishers will be entered to win a sheep hunt giveaway (specific hunt details to be announced).

What to expect:

Cap: 510 participants
30-person waves — choose your start time
First wave = Pro Competition Wave (elite athletes, strictly judged & timed)
No separate pro competition—everyone competes on the same course
Designed to simulate the demands of a mountain sheep hunt
This is an early bird reservation for those who want first access before full event details, sponsors, and prize announcements go live. Lock in your spot now—TOUGH SHEEP sells out.

Pick your distance

Running

Weatherby 0715

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Weatherby 0715 7:00 AM
$160.00
Open

Women Hunt 0730

Feb 05, 2027 Women Hunt 0730 7:30 AM
$160.00
Open

Sig Sauer 0745

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Sig Sauer 0745 7:45 AM
$160.00
Open

Wild Sheep Foundation 0800

Feb 05, 2027 Wild Sheep Foundation 0800 8:00 AM
$160.00
Open

Montana Knife Company 0815

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Montana Knife Company 0815 8:15 AM
$160.00
Open

Boone and Crockett 0830

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Boone and Crockett 0830 8:30 AM
$160.00
Open

Stone Glacier 0845

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Stone Glacier 0845 8:45 AM
$160.00
Open

Marsupial 0900

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Marsupial 0900 9:00 AM
$160.00
Open

Leica 0915

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Leica 0915 9:15 AM
$160.00
Open

Scheels 0930

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Scheels 0930 9:30 AM
$160.00
Open

Full Curl Spirits 0945

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Full Curl Spirits 0945 9:45 AM
$160.00
Open

Rough Ridge Stoves 1000

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Rough Ridge Stoves 1000 10:00 AM
$160.00
Open

MTNTOUGH Fitness 1015

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 MTNTOUGH Fitness 1015 10:15 AM
$160.00
Open

Bridger Watch 1030

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Bridger Watch 1030 10:30 AM
$160.00
Open

Wave 1045

WWAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Wave 1045 10:45 AM
$160.00
Open

Wave 1100

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Wave 1100 11:00 AM
$160.00
Open

Wave 1115

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Wave 1115 11:15 AM
$160.00
Open

Wave 1130

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Wave 1130 11:30 AM
$160.00
Open

Wave 1145

WAVE SPONSOR COMING SOON! You will be able to switch waves if you want once we post the wave sponsors.

Feb 05, 2027 Wave 1145 11:45 AM
$160.00
Open

Wave 1200

Feb 05, 2027 Wave 1200 12:00 PM
$160.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Reno, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -3.9° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 6.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -5.4° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.4°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
5.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.0mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
59.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on February 5, 2027 (PST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on February 5, 2027 (PST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 21m

The sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 5:23 PM local time (PST) in Reno on February 5, 2027 — 10h 21m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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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 Reno events

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