Sheep Mountain Trail Runs Heavy Half

The Sheep Mountain Heavy Half covers 14.2 miles of trail and USFS roads starting from the Town of Fairplay Beach at 8:00 AM. Despite its modest distance, the course runs consistently above 9,900 feet with a high point near 10,794 feet, making altitude the central challenge rather than pace or distance. The out-and-loop route visits Foxtail aid station and the Horseshoe hub before returning to the finish. Previously held as a separate June race (South Park Trail Runs), the Heavy Half joined the August Sheep Mountain weekend in 2024—and doubles as the drop-down destination for runners stepping off from the 50-Mile or 50k.