The Shenipsit Striders Summer Fatass returns to Tolland, Connecticut on August 15th, offering runners a unique twist on the traditional race format with an endurance-focused event that celebrates community and camaraderie through running loops at Crandall's Park. This year marks another chapter in the club’s rich history of fostering trail running enthusiasm across northern Connecticut.
The Pavilion at Crandall's Park serves as both the starting point and finish line for this 8-hour long event, with runners encouraged to embark on multiple laps around a marked course that winds through scenic trails known for their hard and dry surface. On race day morning, participants can expect temperatures ranging from an average of 20.5°C to a high of 25.2°C, along with potential light precipitation at about 4mm throughout the day.
Shenipsit Striders Summer Fatass is more than just another run; it's part of a legacy that began in 1975 when a small group of friends started meeting for weekly trail runs. Over five decades later, this event continues to draw enthusiasts from across Connecticut and beyond who come together to support local trails through their participation and donations.
The race offers an adaptable course where runners can set personal goals based on how many loops they wish to complete within the 8-hour window provided at Crandall's Park in Tolland. The trail conditions are consistent with what one would expect for a summer event, featuring hard terrain that provides a challenging yet rewarding experience.
As temperatures hover around an average of 20°C, runners will face moderate humidity and occasional breezes as they make their way through the loop course at Crandall's Park. With sunshine expected to last nearly eleven hours, participants can enjoy optimal daylight for running while keeping an eye out for any brief showers predicted during the race period.
8hrs
8 Hours • Start: 08:00:00
The Shenipsit Striders Summer Fatass features a single distance: 8 Hours of continuous or intermittent loop-running through trails at Crandall's Park. Participants are invited to run as much or as little as they wish over the course of eight hours, with each completed lap earning them an entry into raffles and other prize draws.
For those interested in joining this year’s Shenipsit Striders Summer Fatass event, registration can be done online at [https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132331](https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132331). The cost to participate is $40 per runner. Early bird pricing and discounts for multiple registrations are available until July 15th, with the event itself taking place on Saturday, August 15th.
Bib pickup will be held at the race venue starting from 7 am on the day of the event or during pre-race hours if announced; all participants need to bring a valid ID and proof of registration. The start location is located at 120 Cider Mill Road in Tolland, Connecticut. Age requirements for this event are flexible but recommended for runners aged sixteen years and older due to the endurance nature of the race.
The Shenipsit Striders Summer Fatass invites all trail running enthusiasts back to Crandall's Park on August 15th, bringing together a community dedicated to celebrating over five decades of shared passion through an engaging blend of competitive spirit and social connection. Whether you're looking for personal challenge or simply want to enjoy the camaraderie among fellow runners, this event offers both in abundance at Tolland’s vibrant Pavilion grounds.
