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FATS

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 1, 202650km
YouTube · Hans Troyer
Race date in 25 days
Nov 1, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
North Augusta · 50km
Entry fee
$45Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Mon, October 26, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About FATS — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The course is laid out to cover FATS' signature sections.

The rolling singletrack mixes in tree roots and rocks, with some sections where you can pick up speed.

It's a favorite spot for trail runners in the southeastern United States.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

FATS runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Tim WazRan in 2013 · Finish time 4:46:05
“I finished in 4:46:05 which was exactly where I wanted to be.”

At FATS 50 km, a government shutdown forced the course onto private land for 8 laps. Holding the planned pace for the first 20 miles and mixing in brief walks later brought a finish in 4 hours 46 minutes 5 seconds.

Read the original on Running with Waz
datadork
“We had perfect weather and great trails.”

At the PATS 50km, the runner tackled continuous gentle hills, with several looped course helping break the distance into manageable sections. After finishing on well-marked trails, the runner received a wooden finisher medal and wrapped up with other runners.

Read the original on Worst Pace Scenario

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

My First Ultra Race! (FATS 50k)

Hans Troyer

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter FATS — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

FATS course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
EventStart
Ultra08:00
Half21.0975km08:30
10K10km08:45
START

Forks Area Trail System (FATS), Sumter National Forest, South Carolina

SC

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Forks Area Trail System

Finish · Google Maps

The events are 50K, 1/2 Marathon, and 10K.

The start is in North Augusta, SC, at a local time of 8:00 AM.

Typical race-season temperature: around 13°C (55°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your FATS race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

For the FATS Trail Run in North Augusta; packet pickup information is not available.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No transit station nearby

Start/finish at the South trailhead of the Forks Area Trail System (FATS), Sumter National Forest, near Clarks Hill, SC, just outside North Augusta.

Remote national forest venue;

no public transit access, car required.

Getting to the finish

No transit station nearby

Same South trailhead as start.

More details

No organizer shuttle service found

Stations & transport near the venue

North Augusta, SC is a small city near Augusta, GA with no dedicated transit smart card system.

This is a car-access race venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The course is made up of 4 loops in the Forks Area Trail System (Great Wall, Deep Step, Skinny, and Brown Wave), with the Great Wall loop repeated twice.

The trail is mostly shaded singletrack with gentle rolling terrain, though there are sections with rocks,

tree roots, and mud, as well as stretches with views of the Savannah River.

There are 4 fully stocked aid stations offering a variety of food and drinks, and there is no separate time limit.

Times are local to North Augusta. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing North Augusta with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Total cost and budget for FATS

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about FATS

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

North Augusta runners' room

Frequently asked questions about FATS

FAQ
When does FATS 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 1, 2026 in North Augusta, SC, United States.

How much is the FATS 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $45.

What distances does FATS 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does FATS 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does FATS 2026 start?

Forks Area Trail System (FATS), Sumter National Forest, South Carolina.

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