⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 1, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
Races on the programme
| Race | Distance | Elevation gain |
|---|---|---|
| 50-Mile | 50 mi | 8,990 ft |
| 50k | 31.6 mi | 5,807 ft |
About
Sheep Mountain, also known as the Sheep Mountain Endurance Run, takes place in Fairplay, Colorado, on July 31, 2027, amid the state's desert mountains. Two distances are offered: a 50-mile (80.5 km) race with about 8,990 feet (2,740 m) of elevation gain and a 50K (31.6 miles / 50.9 km) with about 5,810 feet (1,770 m) of climbing.
The demanding course runs at high altitude through arid, rocky terrain typical of the Rockies.
Highlights
- Mountain
- Off-road
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Fairplay.
Burro Buster 5K
Jul 4, 2027 · Fairplay, CO · 0 mi away
3.1 mi
SHEEP MOUNTAIN TRAIL RUNS
Aug 7, 2027 · Fairplay, CO · 0 mi away
50 mi · 31.1 mi · 13.1 mi
Silverheels 100
Jul 9, 2027 · Como, CO · 9 mi away
100 mi · 63.4 mi · 50 mi · 37.9 mi
Leadville Silver Rush 50
Jul 10, 2027 · Leadville, CO · 16 mi away
15 mi · 50 mi
Leadville Trail 10K
Aug 15, 2027 · Leadville, CO · 16 mi away
6.1 mi
Leadville Trail 100 Mile Run
Aug 21, 2027 · Leadville, CO · 16 mi away
100 mi