The Fat Ass as we lovingly call it began in 2003 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. Over the years the Fat Ass has grown to be one of the biggest trail races in Ontario, and despite the size of it, we maintain the inclusive atmosphere so everyone feels welcome; fast, slow, young, old, runners and walkers. We have various distances, with various start times:
- 50km- 730am
- Bad Ass 6 Hour- 8am
- 24.5km- 915am
- 16.5km-1030am
- 10km- 12pm
- 7.5km- 1pm
- 5.5km- 2pm
- Big Bum Kids' 1km- 130pm
NEW FOR 2024 - 50KM Rules/Regulations
There is a hard cutoff time of 5pm, though we are moving the start time to 730 to give an extra 1/2 hour compared to previous years.
Runners will be required to have a headlamp after 3pm.
Runners not on their last loop by 3:45pm will not be allowed to finish their last loop.
Sorry, no pacers, just bug your friends to sign up with you. :)
Course Description:
The Fat Ass is a mixed bag of tricks. Rocks, roots, wide trails, single tracks, wooden bridges, creek crossings, hills and meadows. Sometimes snow, often mud, sometimes nothing but sun. Its a guaranteed adventure, brace yourself for anything.
Aid Stations/First-Aid:
There are three aid stations. One on the south loop, one on the north loop and one in between. These are all stocked with water, Tailwind, and a plethora of snacks.
First Aid is provided by Neil Graham of Stat Med Canada
Porta potties will be available at the start/finish line area
Parking:
There is ample parking at Batawa Ski Hill. There is also overflow parking at the Batawa Community Centre. Please do your best to not park on the streets and if you are required to do so not block the driveways of residents.
Awards:
Medals will be awarded to the first, second and third place male and female for each distance.
Swag/Merch:
Various Dirty Soles merchandise will be available for sale.
Fat Ass 2024 race shirts are available for an extra cost.
Bad Ass 6-Hour participants can look forward to exclusive swag included in their entry fee.
Our Sponsors:
Registration fees
Bad Ass 6 Hour Closed
6 Hour timed event- as many times around the 7.5 km loop as you can finish in 6 hours.
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$75.00
50K Closed
5 times around the 10 km (ish) north loop. REGULATIONS & CUTOFFS NEW FOR 2023: Participants will be required to have a headlamp with them after 3pm Participants not on their last loop by 3:34pm will not be allowed to finish. CUTOFF 5PM
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$45.00
24K Closed
South Loop (6.5km)*, North Loop (10km), South Loop (7.5km) *Changed from last year - the first trip around South Loop no longer will circle around the start/finish line but will head directly out to the North Loop.
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$45.00
16.5k Closed
South Loop (6.5km)*, then North Loop (10km) *Changes from last year - once runners complete the south loop they will head directly to the North loop rather than looping around the start/finish.
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$45.00
10k Closed
North Loop only
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$45.00
7.5k Closed
South Loop
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$45.00
5.5k Closed
South Loop
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$45.00
Big Bum Kids' Run Closed
Contact information
- Event contact
- Erin McDougall, Naomi Coker
- Phone
- 6134031832
- Website
- Visit website
