Trail Work Schedules
As trail runners, we believe in giving back to the trails we race and train on. As such, 8 hours of trail work is a registration requirement for Fat Dog 120, all distances included. Volunteer time can be done with Fat Dog or on any other trails near you, as long as it is sanctioned work. Connect with your local run club or other groups and send us proof of your volunteer hours. Volunteering at another race is also acceptable (aid station volunteer, course marshal etc). Please send us your Proof of Volunteer Hours Form before July 15. Any event or trail work completed between August 2024 and July 2025 qualifies! IF you are unable to volunteer you may make a $120 CAD/$85 USD contribution to our trail work fund.Email to let us know you are coming. Always check the location before driving; we may need to change locations based on priority. We supply the tools; you bring your own lunch!
2025 Schedule (subject to snow melt)
| Date | Time | Trail | Meeting Place |
| Saturday June 14, 2025 |
8:00 am | Bonnevier/Tom's Trail | Meet at East Gate gas station. Carpool and drive up together on the East Gate FSR to the Bonnevier (Tom's Trail) trail head. |
| Saturday June 21, 2025 CANCELLED |
Lakeview Trail | Meet at Manning Park resort and carpool to the Lakeview Trailhead in Cathedral Park, roughly 2 hours from the resort, or meet at the trailhead. Expect a longer day if coming from Manning Park. | |
| Saturday June 28, 2025 FULL |
8:00 am | Calcite | Meet at Manning Park Resort, carpool and/or caravan to the Calcite Aid Station location, roughly 1 hour east of the resort. |
| Monday June 30, 2025 (tentative) |
8:00 am | TBD | Location to be determined based on need - likely in Manning Park, not Cathedral Park area |
| Thursday July 3 |
8:00 am | Ashnola – Centennial/Easygoing trails | Meet at the Buckhorn Campground in Cathedral Park, off the Ashnola FSR. Carpool and/or caravan to the trailhead from there (roughly 1 hour) |
| Friday July 4, 2025 | 8:00 am | Ashnola – Centennial/Easygoing trails | Meet at the Buckhorn Campground in Cathedral Park, off the Ashnola FSR. Carpool and/or caravan to the trailhead from there (roughly 1 hour) |
| Saturday July 5, 2025 | 8:00 am | Ashnola – Centennial/Easygoing trails | Meet at the Buckhorn Campground in Cathedral Park, off the Ashnola FSR. Carpool and/or caravan to the trailhead from there (roughly 1 hour) |
| Monday July 14, 2025 |
8:00 am | Heather Aid Station Water Collection | Meet at Blackwall Peak, (lower parking lot), 8 am at the Heather Trail trailhead. Hike to the Heather Aid Station location and collect water for race weekend. |
| Sunday July 20, 2025 FULL |
7:30 am | Hope Pass | Meet at Cayuse Flats Trailhead off Hwy.3, and hike in (12km one way hike) |