Fat Boy 5K
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Event overview
The Fat Boy 5K is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The event program includes multiple entries and divisions, notably:
- 5K
- 1 mile
Entry fees listed on the event page include a $30 fee for most race divisions and a $0 fee for the 1 Mile Waddle. Registration opens January 1, 2026.
Location and format
The race location is given as 280 Sunset Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, US. The event includes weight-based divisions labeled Athena, Clydesdale, Super Clydesdale, Ultra Clydesdale, and a Clydesdale Race Team category. Team entries are required to meet a combined weight threshold of 650 pounds or more. Awards are given five deep in five-year age groups and there are awards for the listed weight divisions. Finisher awards are noted for the first 150 male finishers and the first 150 female finishers.
Pre- and post-race food and beverage items are listed, including pre-race donuts and chocolate milk and post-race Manda sausage po-boys, Mockler beverages, Moon Pies, and Coca-Cola products. Chocolate Easter Bunnies are mentioned as prizes for winners. Sponsors are listed on the event page. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
