TOUGH SHEEP
- Date
- February 5, 2027
- Distance
- Wave 0715 · Women Hunt · Wave 0745 & more
From the Organizer
Date: February 5, 2027
Location: Sheep Show - Reno, Nevada
Note: You will need your favorite hunting backpack for the workout!
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.
Our goal is to raise over $55,000 for the Wild Sheep Foundation. Every registration directly supports that mission.
Complete the hunt workout, and you’ll be entered to win a sheep hunt. 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 600 spots are available.
Win Wave Prizes
Each TOUGH Sheep 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 and a swag bag!
What to Expect
- The event is capped at 600 participants to ensure amazing draw odds
- 30-person waves — choose your start time
- Designed to simulate the demands of a backcountry sheep 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 12:00 PM. Winners need not be present to win.
Sheep Hunt Drawing
The shee hunt drawing will happen at the end of the event, at approximately 12:15 PM. Winner MUST be present to win.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reno Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Reno, NV
Population
268,959
as of 2023
Elevation
4,519 ft
Nearest Airport
RNO
Reno Tahoe International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at TOUGH SHEEP, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the TOUGH SHEEP?
- TOUGH SHEEP is a running race held in Reno, Nevada on February 5, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the TOUGH SHEEP?
- Friday, February 5, 2027 in Reno, Nevada at Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the TOUGH SHEEP?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
TOUGH SHEEP
Feb 5, 2027