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“To Overcome The Mountain We Must Overcome Ourselves”
Make no mistake, the elevation profile for The Sheep Mountain 50 mile and 50k are docile looking. However, the average elevation of over 10,500’ and copious amounts of aggressive terrain, will see you waddle away from this race in shock. Come ready my friends, this mountain throws everything it has at runners, challenging you from start to finish. We run amongst these “beautifully difficult” mountains and hills lining the western slope of the South Park Valley. This is the race where you carry #Adversity on your back, if you can handle the burden, you can win the day! Runners looking for a wilderness experience, stunning views, opportunities for technical terrain mixed with remote forest service roads… will fall in love with this course. (It’s more of a love-hate relationship, really).The third series of races we host in Fairplay, The Sheep Mountain 50 mile and 50k promise to provide runners with an unforgettable experience that celebrates the history, and rough and tumble nature of this mountain region.
SHEEP MOUNTAIN ENDURANCE RUNS
7th Annual
Saturday, August 7, 2021 6:00 AM
Time Limit: 16 Hours (Both Distances)
Runner Capacity: 300
Start/Finish: Town of Fairplay Beach || Fairplay, CO
https://humanpotentialrunning.com/sheep-mountain-50/
Those registering after Monday, July 26, 2021 will not receive a race shirt, and awards only as available (limited)
Online Registration closes August 3, 2021 at 11:59pm
HPRS Members Enjoy a minimum of 10% Off Registration Fees!
BE ADVISED: The 50-Mile has been described as “Beautifully Difficult.” While the course meanders through some amazing country with stunning views of the Mosquito Range and surrounding 14er peaks, it is tough. The course features a terrain type for every runner, and a fair amount of what some would consider “non-runnable stretches.” The average elevation for the course (10,662′) is bested only by the San Juan Solstice 50 in Lake City. Some of the aid stations are in remote locations that are difficult for even our volunteers to get to. While many runners have joined us for their first 50-mile here (and succeeded), it is only recommended for the truly stubborn and determined. Middle-of-the-pack typically finishes between 13 and 15 hours. You have been advised, save the whining.
Permits: This event is being held in accordance with permits from the USFS Service Pike National Forest – South Park Ranger District, Park County, The City of Fairplay, Bureau of Land Management, and permission from our local private land owners. We ask that you please respect and care for the land this event is held on to help ensure the future of this race and to limit our environmental impact.
