TOUGH SHEEP
When is TOUGH SHEEP?
TOUGH SHEEP takes place on Friday, February 5, 2027 in Reno, NV.
What distances does TOUGH SHEEP offer?
TOUGH SHEEP offers 17 events: Wave 0815, Wave 0830, Wave 0845, Wave 0900, Wave 0915, Wave 0930, Wave 0945, Wave 1000, Wave 1015, Wave 1030, Wave 1045, Wave 1100, Wave 1115, Wave 1130, Wave 1145, Wave 1200, Wave 0800 PRO COMP WAIVE.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave 0815 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0830 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0845 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0900 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0915 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0930 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0945 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1000 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1015 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1030 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1045 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1100 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1115 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1130 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1145 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 1200 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
| Wave 0800 PRO COMP WAIVE 30 spots left | — | $150.00 | Register |
How much does TOUGH SHEEP cost?
Registration for TOUGH SHEEP starts at $150.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is TOUGH SHEEP held?
TOUGH SHEEP is held in Reno, NV at Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
About TOUGH SHEEP
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.
Schedule
* 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 check-in
7:30 AM
- Pro Comp competitor briefing
8:00 AM
- First wave begins
- Additional waves will be scheduled based on total number of registered participants
Noon
- Awards
- $2500 to top male (or $3K floor credit)
- $2500 to top female (or $3K floor credit)
WORKOUT DETAILS
*Workout(s) may change slightly. Keep checking back here!
TOUGH SHEEP 2026 Workout
Sold Out! Win a Dall's Sheep Hunt Friday, January 23
***HUNTING BACKPACK REQUIRED***We will provide the weight!***
- Men’s Backpack Weight: 40lbs
- Women’s Backpack Weight: 30lbs
Start
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
- Men’s Sandbag Weight: 60lbs
- Women’s Sandbag Weight: 40lbs
STATION 1: Pack Walking Lunges x 3 Laps
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 2: Pack Box Step Overs x 150 Total
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 3: (PACK OFF) Pack Zercher Kneeling Get Ups x 50 Total
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 4: Pack Squat Under Course x 3 Laps
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 5: (PACK OFF) Burpee over Pack x 50 Total
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
FINISHER: (PACK OFF) Pack Ground to Shoulder Reverse Lunge x 20 Total
Pack Wall Sit x 1 minute
(PACK ON) - Proceed to FINISH LINE!
PRO COMPETITION 2026 Workout
Spots available! Win $2500 cash Saturday, January 24
***HUNTING BACKPACK REQUIRED***We will provide the weight!***
- Men’s Backpack Weight: 60lbs
- Women’s Backpack Weight: 40lbs
Start
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
- Men’s Sandbag Weight: 60lbs
- Women’s Sandbag Weight: 40lbs
STATION 1: Pack Walking Lunges x 3 Laps
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 2: Sandbag Toss Over to Squat Under x 30 Total
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 3: (PACK OFF) Burpee Over Pack x 75 Total
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 4: Yeti Sled Pull/Push x 3 Laps
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
STATION 5: Sandbag Farmer Carry x 5 Laps
- Men’s Farmer Carry Sandbag Weight: 80lbs each hand
- Women’s Farmer Carry Sandbag Weight: 40lbs each hand
Skybridge Lap with Sandbag
Proceed to FINISH LINE!