Fat Boy 5k & 1 Mile Waddle
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Past event
1:00 AM CDT
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Event summary
Join the fun at the Fat Boy 5K & 1 Mile Waddle on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in the vibrant city of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge! This exciting event kicks off bright and early at 8 AM with a celebration of all things running and community. Participants can choose to waddle just one mile or challenge themselves with the famous Fat Boy 5K, starting at 8:30 AM.
The Fat Boy 5K has earned its reputation as a beloved tradition, having inspired similar events across the nation while remaining true to its roots in Baton Rouge. Get ready to indulge in delicious pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, and after crossing the finish line, enjoy mouthwatering Manda sausage po-boys, refreshing beverages, and a few sweet surprises for the winners, including chocolate Easter bunnies! Whether you identify as a skinny runner or want to take on the challenge in the Clydesdale division, there’s a spot for everyone. With awards for various weight divisions and age group categories, everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievement. Don't miss out on this unique and festive running experience!
The Fat Boy 5K has earned its reputation as a beloved tradition, having inspired similar events across the nation while remaining true to its roots in Baton Rouge. Get ready to indulge in delicious pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, and after crossing the finish line, enjoy mouthwatering Manda sausage po-boys, refreshing beverages, and a few sweet surprises for the winners, including chocolate Easter bunnies! Whether you identify as a skinny runner or want to take on the challenge in the Clydesdale division, there’s a spot for everyone. With awards for various weight divisions and age group categories, everyone has a chance to celebrate their achievement. Don't miss out on this unique and festive running experience!
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FAT BOY 5K - BATON ROUGE
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 @ 8 AM
280 SUNSET BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA
SAT // 7 AM
PACKET PICK UP + WEIGH IN FOR CLYDESDALE & TEAM COMPETITORS + PRE-RACE CHOCOLATE MILK & DONUTS
SAT // 8 AM
1 MILE WADDLE
SAT // 8:30 AM
FAT BOY 5K START
OFTEN IMITATED, BUT NEVER DUPLICATED. THE FAT BOY 5K IS NOW IN CITIES ACROSS AMERICA (LAS VEGAS, NEW ORLEANS AND MORE), BUT THE ORIGINAL STARTED RIGHT HERE IN BATON ROUGE, LA. WITH THE FAT BOY GROWING (PUN INTENDED) THE ORIGINAL FAT BOY RUNNING CLUB HAS REAL REASON TO CELEBRATE. AND THE FAT BOY KNOWS HOW TO CELEBRATE!
JOIN US EARLY SATURDAY MORNING FOR PRE-RACE DONUTS AND CHOCOLATE MILK. POST RACE WILL FEATURE MANDA SAUSAGE PO-BOYS, MOCKLER BEVERAGES, MOON PIES, AND COCA-COLA PRODUCTS, AND CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES FOR THE WINNERS!
ENTER AS A SKINNY RUNNER, OR MAN UP TO THE CLYDESDALE DIVISION, OR BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND COMPETE IN THE TEAM COMPETITION. CLYDESDALE TEAM DIVISIONS MUST COLLECTIVELY WEIGH IN AT 650 LBS.... OR MORE.
AWARDS GIVEN FIVE DEEP IN FIVE YEAR AGE GROUPS. AWARDS FOR WEIGHT DIVISIONS: ATHENA, CLYDESDALE, SUPER CLYDESDALE, ULTRA CLYDESDALE, AND CLYDESDALE TEAMS. FINISHER AWARDS TO FIRST 150 MALE FINISHERS AND FIRST 150 FEMALE FINISHERS!
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2022 @ 8 AM
280 SUNSET BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA
SAT // 7 AM
PACKET PICK UP + WEIGH IN FOR CLYDESDALE & TEAM COMPETITORS + PRE-RACE CHOCOLATE MILK & DONUTS
SAT // 8 AM
1 MILE WADDLE
SAT // 8:30 AM
FAT BOY 5K START
OFTEN IMITATED, BUT NEVER DUPLICATED. THE FAT BOY 5K IS NOW IN CITIES ACROSS AMERICA (LAS VEGAS, NEW ORLEANS AND MORE), BUT THE ORIGINAL STARTED RIGHT HERE IN BATON ROUGE, LA. WITH THE FAT BOY GROWING (PUN INTENDED) THE ORIGINAL FAT BOY RUNNING CLUB HAS REAL REASON TO CELEBRATE. AND THE FAT BOY KNOWS HOW TO CELEBRATE!
JOIN US EARLY SATURDAY MORNING FOR PRE-RACE DONUTS AND CHOCOLATE MILK. POST RACE WILL FEATURE MANDA SAUSAGE PO-BOYS, MOCKLER BEVERAGES, MOON PIES, AND COCA-COLA PRODUCTS, AND CHOCOLATE EASTER BUNNIES FOR THE WINNERS!
ENTER AS A SKINNY RUNNER, OR MAN UP TO THE CLYDESDALE DIVISION, OR BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND COMPETE IN THE TEAM COMPETITION. CLYDESDALE TEAM DIVISIONS MUST COLLECTIVELY WEIGH IN AT 650 LBS.... OR MORE.
AWARDS GIVEN FIVE DEEP IN FIVE YEAR AGE GROUPS. AWARDS FOR WEIGHT DIVISIONS: ATHENA, CLYDESDALE, SUPER CLYDESDALE, ULTRA CLYDESDALE, AND CLYDESDALE TEAMS. FINISHER AWARDS TO FIRST 150 MALE FINISHERS AND FIRST 150 FEMALE FINISHERS!
Location
280 Sunset Blvd, Baton Rouge, 70810, LA, United States
Fat Boy 5k & 1 Mile Waddle
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