Sheep Mountain Trail Runs

Trail Running covering 21 km to 80.5 km in Fairplay (Colorado, United States)

Location

Fairplay, Colorado, United StatesShow on map(39.2247° N, 106.0020° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

First edition2019

Elevation gainUp to +3,058 m

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs is an endurance sporting event in Fairplay, Colorado, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2019, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 50 Mile (80.47 km, +3,058 m D+), 50K (50 km, +1,900 m D+), and Half Marathon (21 km, +798 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (humanpotentialrunning.com).

Official website

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs in Fairplay (Work: "Ute Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park", Photo: NPS, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Ute Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park" · Photo: **NPS** · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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Event characteristics

High Altitude Mountain Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
50 Mile	Trail Running	80.47 km	+3,058 m	1,150 m - 2,434 m	Loop course	Route & profile
50K	Trail Running	50 km	+1,900 m	1,153 m - 1,951 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Trail Running	21 km	+798 m	1,156 m - 1,491 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

80.47 km

Elevation gain

+3,058 m D+

Elevation loss

-3,058 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 2,434 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

80.47 km+3,058 m D+Peak 2,434 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,434 m above sea level (+3,058 m D+, -3,058 m D-)

Peak: 2,434 m·at 41.8 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sheep Mountain Trail Runs take place?

Sheep Mountain Trail Runs takes place in Fairplay, Colorado, US (start area at coordinates 39.2247° N, 106.002° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Sheep Mountain Trail Runs?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including 50 Mile (80.47 km, +3,058 m D+), 50K (50 km, +1,900 m D+), and Half Marathon (21 km, +798 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sheep Mountain Trail Runs?

The main competition (50 Mile over 80.47 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,058 m of elevation gain and -3,058 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,434 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Sheep Mountain Trail Runs?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (humanpotentialrunning.com).