Sheep Mountain Ultras
Fairplay, United States • 1 Aug 2026
Sheep Mountain Ultra, part of the Human Potential Running Series, is held in Fairplay, Colorado, starting and finishing at the Town of Fairplay Beach. The event offers three distances: 50-mile ultramarathon, 50k, and a Half Marathon, with a 16-hour time limit and a 300-runner cap. Runners tackle a high-altitude course on the western slope of the South Park Valley, averaging over 10,600 feet and featuring technical singletrack, forest roads, rugged wilderness with sweeping mountain views. Notable features include mid-race distance reductions, pacers for the 50-mile, drop bags, crew access, robust aid stations, finishers’ awards, and a community-focused ethos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.