FATS
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FATS 50K, Half Marathon & 10K - 2026 Event
The event is held at the Forks Area Trail System in Sumter National Forest near North Augusta, South Carolina. Distances offered include:
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The course uses three primary loops named Great Wall, Skinny, and Brown Wave. The 50K repeats the Great Wall loop to complete the distance. Trails are almost entirely single-track, shaded, and rolling, with rocks and roots; the surface is described as well maintained and runnable. Trail marker colors are Bright Red for Great Wall, Blue for Skinny, and Orange for Brown Wave. The course will be marked at specific turns.
Several numbered aid stations are located on the course; Aid Station 1 is encountered multiple times while another aid station is crossed once. Aid stations are stocked with fluids, fuel, and volunteer support. Available drinks and fuel include water, gels, Coke, Mountain Dew, and ginger ale. Food options include snacks, fruit, chips, salt, potatoes, salt caps, and PB&J sandwiches. There are two water-only drops on the course. The event is cup free, so runners need to provide their own handheld hydration.
Drop bags are permitted at the main aid stations except Aid Station 2 and should be labeled with name and bib number. Parking at the start/finish area is limited; overflow parking is provided on a nearby Forest Service road with parking directors to assist.
Pets are not allowed on race day. The trails are public and users such as mountain bikers and hikers may be encountered. Trails are remote with limited access points and have mileage markers about every half mile. A wet trail policy may move the event to Forest Service roads if approved; otherwise the event will be canceled with no refunds and proceeds returned to trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
