Fat Boy 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Baton Rouge, LA
- 280 Sunset Blvd., 70808
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
A one-of-a-kind 5K party featuring unique weight divisions, a team weigh-in challenge, and a delicious spread of pre and post-race treats.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
The Fat Boy 5K in Baton Rouge offers a unique and festive race experience. Known for its lively "5k party" atmosphere, runners can enjoy pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, followed by a post-race feast of Manda sausage po-boys, Moon Pies, and beverages. This event celebrates all paces with traditional age group awards, special weight divisions like Clydesdale and Athena, and a fun team competition requiring a collective weigh-in. Finisher awards are also given to the first 150 male and female participants.
What to expect
- Enjoy pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, followed by Manda sausage po-boys, Moon Pies, and beverages.
- Compete in traditional age groups, unique Clydesdale and Athena weight divisions, or a team challenge with a 650 lb minimum.
- Awards go five deep in age groups, with special recognition for weight divisions and Chocolate Easter Bunnies for winners.
Standout details
- Pre-race donuts and chocolate milk
- Post-race Manda sausage po-boys & Moon Pies
- Unique Clydesdale & Athena divisions
- Team weigh-in challenge (650 lbs+)
Perks & features
- Awards
AwardsFrom the public listing — confirm on the official site.
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Distances & registration
6 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
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- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
- 5K
Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 AM CDT · From $32.95
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM CST · Closes Feb 11, 2026, 6:59 PM CST
The course
- Flat
- Timed race
Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing5K distance, flat area, typically mild weather
Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.
From the organizer
Often imitated, but never duplicated. The Fat Boy 5k is now in cities across America (Vegas, New Orleans, and more)!
The ORIGINAL Fat Boy knows how to throw a 5k party. Join us early Saturday morning for some pre-race donuts and chocolate milk, and after the race for Manda sausage po-boys, Mockler beverages, Moon Pies, and Coca-Cola products. Chocolate Easter Bunnies for the winners.
Enter as a skinny runner, or man up to the Clydesdale division (Athena for ladies), or bring your friends and compete in the team competition. Team 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!
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