FATS

FATS 50K, Half Marathon and 10K : Forks Area Trail System, North Augusta, SC

The FATS event on Sunday, November 1, 2026 takes place at the Forks Area Trail System in Sumter National Forest near North Augusta, South Carolina. The event offers three distances:

• 50K
• Half Marathon
• 10K

The course is composed of three named loops : Great Wall, Skinny, and Brown Wave : with the Great Wall loop repeated to complete the 50K. Trails are almost entirely single track, shaded, rolling terrain with rocks and roots. The course will be marked at specific turns and distance markers appear about every half mile.

Aid stations are available on course with fluids, fuel, volunteer support, and additional water-only drops. Stations stock drinks such as water, gels, cola, ginger ale, and a variety of snacks including fruit, chips, salt, potatoes, salt caps, and PB&J sandwiches. The event is cup free; runners should plan to carry their own handheld hydration. Drop bags can be sent to the main aid stations (Aid Station 1, 3, and 4); no drop bags at Aid Station 2.

Parking at the start/finish is limited with overflow along the forest service road and parking direction provided. Packet pick up is offered the day before at Fleet Feet Sports in Augusta and on race morning at the parking lot picnic table. Trails are remote with limited access; organizers advise awareness of other trail users, and note a wet trail policy that may move the event to forest service roads or result in cancellation with no refunds while proceeds support trail maintenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.