Fat Dog 120 Trail Race
Keremeos, Canada • 7-9 Aug 2026
Event details
The Fat Dog 120 Trail Race is scheduled for August 7-9, 2026 in British Columbia. Multiple distance options are offered:
- 120 mile (event starts August 7)
- 100 km (event starts August 8)
- 40 mile (event starts August 8)
A separate Backyard Ultra event is hosted in Abbotsford, BC in March. The race awards qualifying points for certain series and has entry-based fundraising tied to the Run For Water Society.
Course and race policies
The main point-to-point course begins in Keremeos, BC and finishes in E.C. Manning Provincial Park. The full route is about 124 miles long with cumulative elevation gain of approximately 26,000 feet (just under 8,000 meters). Most of the route follows remote, technical single-track trails, runs far from road access, and travels from valley bottoms into high sub-alpine terrain with panoramic views. Full route details, including maps and GPX files, are provided. The event is Trail Sisters approved and supports the International Trail Running Association green program; a portion of entry fees is donated to Run For Water. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.