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: 600 participants 30-person waves — choose your start time 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.
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 0715 | $160.00 | May 12 | Feb 4 |
| Wave 0730 | $160.00 | May 12 | Feb 4 |
| 0745 | $160.00 | May 12 | Feb 4 |
| Wave 0800 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 0815 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 0830 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 54:39 | 38:27 |
| 2025 | 428 | 42:32 | 27:23 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 432 | 1:07:39 | 40:32 |
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Wave 1200: T-Shirt
| Wave 0845 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 0900 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 0915 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 0930 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 0945 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1000 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1015 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1030 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1045 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1100 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1115 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1130 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1145 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
| Wave 1200 | $160.00 | Mar 1 | Feb 5 |
* Schedule may change slightly. Keep checking back here! Thursday, January 22 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Early check-in and swag bag pickup Course walk-through Friday, January 23 7:00 AM Check-in opens 8:00 AM Weatherby Wave begins Subsequent waves start every 15 minutes Participants must be attentive to their assigned wave start times 1:00 PM (approx.) Last participant crosses the finish line 1:30 PM Wave prize announcements 2:00 PM Draw the sheep hunt winner! * Saturday, January 24 7:00 AM Pro Comp che