FATS Flow Master MTB Trails Fundraiser 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Clarks Hill, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $80 on Oct 15, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FATS Flow Master 9 - XC MTB Trails Fundraiser Race | Mountain Bike | Oct 17, 20269:00 AM | $65$80 after Oct 15, 2026 | 175 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Mountain Bike fee goes up to $80 on Oct 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $65 until Oct 14, then $80 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the FATS Flow Master 9 - XC MTB Trails Fundraiser Race starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
484 Woodlawn Road, Clarks Hill, SC 29821
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for FATS Flow Master MTB Trails Fundraiser. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at FATS Flow Master MTB Trails Fundraiser?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:01 or better, the top quarter in 1:49:57, and half the field in 2:03:12; the last tenth came in after 2:32:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | n/a | 2:02:42 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 1:37:17 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:28:37 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:37:43 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:59:19 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 10 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
FATS Flow Master MTB Trails Fundraiser Mountain Bike year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 104 to 94 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:04:28 to 2:03:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 (-6%) | 2:03:12 | under 1:38:01 | 1:23:19 |
| 2023 | 100 (-12%) | 2:03:07 | under 1:36:44 | 1:23:11 |
| 2022 | 114 (+10%) | 1:55:39 | under 1:31:12 | 1:22:11 |
| 2021 | 104 | 2:04:28 | under 1:33:11 | 1:23:10 |
From each year's official results for the Mountain Bike; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 484 Woodlawn Road, Clarks Hill, SC 29821Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Mountain Bike
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is FATS Flow Master MTB Trails Fundraiser?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Oct 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Mountain Bike.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 94 athletes finished the FATS Flow Master 8 - XC MTB Race; the median finish was 2:03:12 and the winner finished in 1:23:19.
- Where does it start?
- 484 Woodlawn Road, Clarks Hill, SC 29821.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
GENERAL INFO
FATS Flow Master is a local trail fundraiser event put together by SORBA-CSRA and Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse!
The goal is to have a good time racing bikes with friends, both old and new, while raising funds for local trail maintenance, improvements, and projects.
100% of the net event proceeds directly benefit the local trails and SORBA-CSRA.
Over $70,000 has been raised since the inception of Flow Master in 2017!
-Event limited to 175 Racers.
-Non-sanctioned event. No race license needed.
-Racers must be at least 15 years of age at time of race.
-Registration deadline is Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:15am unless max capacity has already been met.