The Fat Ass Trail Run

WELCOME to the Fat Ass Trail Run!  The Fat Ass as we lovingly call it began 9 years ago with 23 participants who didn't quite know what they had gotten themselves into and who fell in love with running the trails of the Batawa area.  In 2012 the race had grown to 539 participants with 192 running the 7.5k, 187 running the 10k, 77 running the 17.5k, 37 running the 25k and 46 running the Big Bum.  The fastest times were 28:56, 47:24, 1:18:33 and 1:49:12 respectively.  If these times have you feeling intimidated remember that everyone is welcome; fast, slow, young, old, runners and walkers and that there is an award for the last finisher.  Last year the time of our last finisher was 3:42:43.

While every race has competitive runners throughout who either race against each other, themselves or the clock; the Fat Ass is meant to be a fun race.  We award the fastest male and female at each distance but the rest of the awards are for fun and our biggest award goes to the runner who guesses closest to their finishing time; in 2012 the best guess was 1 second off.

See what Active Steve filming for Get Out There Magazine says about the Fat Ass Trail Run:

Surfaces: You may encounter are grass, mud, rocks, tree roots, old rail bed, water, snow and or ice.

Elevation: YES. All distances except the 10k will run up and down the Bata Ski Hill, sometimes numerous times. If you choose the 10k to avoid the hills...don't, we found some there too!

On the course you will find pretzels, water, coke, M&M's.  At the finish line you will find water, hot chocolate, coffee, chili and sweets.  If it's not mentioned here don't expect it, if you want it bring it, if we surprise you with something not mentioned...great!  

At Tri & Run Sports:
Saturday: 10am-5:30pm

At Bata Ski Chalet:
Sunday: Begins at 7:30am at the Bata Ski Hill Chalet and the race will start promptly at 10am.
Timing chips are attached to the back of your bib. The bib must be worn on the outside of all clothes and can not be folded or bent. You may keep your chip with your bib.

Long sleeve Brooks technical running shirt to the first 325 people registered.

Big Bum participants will receive a registration gift. PLEASE NOTE: this is NOT a timed event.

Goodie bag to every person registered up to Saturday Nov 9. Sunday registrants will not receive a goodie bag.

Commemorative Fat Ass race bib

Chili lunch

Chance to win numerous prizes

More fun then you should have on a Sunday morning!

There will be prizes for Fastest Ass at each distance, Slowest Ass overall, muddiest, most lost, the half way finisher amongst others.  The BIG prize will go to the participant that guesses their finishing time the closest so please come with a time in mind.  Draw prizes will be done while you are running and will be put on a table with your name in the chalet for pick up when you have finished.  

PLEASE NOTE:  The Big Bum 1k Kids Race is a fun run only.  There is NO timing and there are NO prizes or medals.  All participants will receive a registration gift, lunch and be eligible for door prizes.

Shoes and running attire, dry shoes and driving home attire,warm layer for apres race, your sense of humour.

If you ordered and paid for Optional Long Sleeve cotton t-shirt it will be in your bag at kit pick up. 

If you are unable to come and you want to give your spot to someone else this is acceptable but you must notify us in advance. There will be no switches after Nov 2nd. There will be no refunds or deferrals for any reason.

You may change your distance up until race time but PLEASE tell us so we are not having to mess around with results or trying to find you in the woods.

Massage therapy students...yeah!! Thank you to Trillium College in Kingston AND Barb Wykes from Body Maintenance in Belleville.

To get to the Chalet from the 401 coming from the East or West take exit 525 (hwy 33) heading north.  As you come off the exit and begin heading north the Trent River will be on your right.  Drive north through Glen Miller until you see the Batawa turn.  This is about 5-6 minutes from the 401 at the speed limit.  When you get to the Batawa turn go left; if you go right then expect a SPLASH!!!  Once you have completed your turn drive to the end of the road, turn left then follow the Ski Hill signs to the parking lot.  You will know you have arrived by the fact there will be other cars there.  Proceed to the chalet.

Pre-order your Optional long sleeve cotton t-shirt so you can proclaim "YES MY ASS IS FAT ENOUGH!!" Shirts are $20 tax and will be unisex S, M, L and XL sizing with our Fat Ass logo on it and on the bottom it will say.......

Please submit your order by calling Tri & Run Sports (613-392-7752) with your credit card information, come in to the store or purchase when you register.

T-shirts are picked up with race kits.

Dogs

We love them and encourage their presence on our weekly trail runs HOWEVER with our field nearing 400 participants we must ask that you leave your furry friends at home.

Music/Ipods/Headphones

We strongly discourage the use of headphones as it detracts from the whole trail experience as well as limits your interaction with others and your environment. If you choose to wear them , please only wear one and make sure you can hear and be heard by others; both human and wildlife.

Garbage

Please abide by the "take out what you bring in and leave nothing but footprints" moto. We are here by the graciousness of Mrs. Bata and the Bata Corporation so while it is wilderness it is privately owned. Leave all garbage at aid stations.

Other Stuff

A quick moving trail runner, especially one who seemingly emerges from out of nowhere on an unsuspecting trail user, can be quite alarming. Give a courteous and audible announcement well in advance of your presence and intention to pass others on the trail stating something like, “On your left,” as you approach. Keep in mind your announcement doesn’t work well for those who are wearing headphones and blasting music. Show respect when passing, by slowing down or stopping if necessary to prevent accidental contact. Be ready to yield to all other trail users (bikers, hikers, horses) even if you have the posted right of way. Uphill runners yield to downhill runners in most situations.

We do not condon bandit runners.  Not only are bandits a serious safety and liability concern they can jeopardize the issuance of future permits and insurance.

Please leave your alcohol for post-race celebrations.