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2026 TOUGH SHEEP

Fri January 23 - Sat January 24, 2026 Reno, NV 89502 US Directions

Events

TOUGH SHEEP Hunt Giveaway Workout

$150 01/23 8:00AM PST - 1:00PM PST
500 spots left. Registration Opens May 9, 2025 at 8:00am PDT
Open to ages 18 - 100.

MTNTOUGH Pro Competition Workout

$100 01/24 8:00AM PST - 1:00PM PST Registration Opens May 9, 2025 at 8:00am PDT
Open to ages 18 - 100.

Place

Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S Virginia St.
Reno, NV US 89502

Description

TOUGH SHEEP 2026 Overview

Two Major Events – January 23–24, 2026

  • TOUGH SHEEP Hunt Giveaway Workout
    • Date: Friday, January 23, 2025
    • Cap: 500 participants
    • Focus: Completion over competition. Designed to simulate the physical & mental demands of a sheep hunt.
    • Reward: Entry to win a 10-day Dall Sheep Hunt in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (with Riley Pitts – Big Game Backcountry Guides)
      • Hunt window: August 10–September 20, 2026
    • Best odds on earth to win a sheep hunt
    • Must complete the workout to be entered
    • Winner drawn at ~2pm, January 23, 2026
      • Must be present to win
      • Drawing delayed to accommodate Ladies Luncheon attendees (wraps at 1:30pm, drawing at 2pm)
      • Additional raffle prizes for workout finishers
  • TOUGH SHEEP Pro Competition Workout
    • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2025
    • Cap: Unlimited
    • Focus: Competitive, elite fitness
    • Reward:
      • Top Male & Female each win: $2500 cash or $3000 floor credit
    • Strictly judged and timed event
    • Inspired by HYROX, tailored for the backcountry athlete
      • Includes elite CrossFitters, MTNTOUGHers, influencers, and serious competitors
    • Winners crowned ~2pm, January 24
      • Must be present to win
      • Additional prizes for top finishers

Impact & Purpose
2024 raised: $50,000 for the Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF)
2025 goal: Raise even more for wild sheep conservation
MTNTOUGH's Commitment:

Deliver a rugged, authentic experience
Showcase perseverance, grit, and backcountry spirit
Strengthen conservation partnerships and community engagement
 
Contact for Questions:
📧 weston@mtntough.com

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