Fat Dog 120
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Fat Dog 120 Trail Race
Fat Dog 120 is a trail running event in southwestern British Columbia. The main course is approximately 124 miles, running point to point from the Keremeos area near Cathedral Provincial Park to E.C. Manning Provincial Park. Cumulative elevation gain for the 120 mile route is about 26,240 feet or roughly 8,000 meters. Most of the route follows remote, technical single track trails with limited road access.
The 120 mile route includes five distinct climbs, one river crossing at the Pasayten River with a guide rope, and about 13 miles of paved and gravel road. The overall cutoff time for the 120 mile distance is 48 hours. Route maps and GPX files are available for the full course.
Other distances share portions of the main route and start from the Cascade Rest Area on Highway 3, about 30 minutes west of Manning Park Resort. Notable trails on the courses include Skagit Bluffs, Heather Trail, Blackwall Peak and Skyline. Key details for the main distances
- 124 miles, 120 mile route, about 26,240 feet elevation gain
- 100 km, about 14,000 feet elevation gain, overall cutoff 26 hours
- 40 miles, about 8,800 feet elevation gain, overall cutoff 18 hours
The event team is active in trail maintenance and supports community and sustainability programs. A portion of entry fees is donated to Run For Water and the race participates in Trail Sisters and the ITRA green program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.