FATS
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About the race
The FATS event is a trail race held at the Forks Area Trail System in Sumter National Forest near North Augusta, SC. The event offers three distances:
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The course uses three primary loops named Great Wall, Skinny, and Brown Wave. Trails are almost entirely single-track, shaded, rolling terrain with roots and rocks, and are described as well maintained and runnable. Course markings include signage at specific turns and distance markers approximately every half mile.
Aid stations are staffed by volunteers and are fully stocked with fluids and fuel; options listed include water, gels, cola, mountain dew, ginger ale, snacks, fruit, chips, salt, potatoes, salt caps, and PB&J sandwiches. There are two water-only drops on course. The event is cup free; participants must provide their own handheld hydration. Drop bags are allowed at primary aid stations (Aid Stations 1, 3, and 4) and should be labeled with name and bib number; no drop bags are accepted at Aid Station 2.
Parking at the start/finish area is limited, with overflow along the forest service road and parking direction provided. The trails are public use and may include other users such as mountain bikers or hikers; participants should be prepared to share the trail. A wet trail policy may move the event to forest service roads or result in cancellation with no refunds, in which case proceeds would support trail maintenance and local organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
