FATS Flow Master MTB Trails Fundraiser

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.

-Entry Fee is Non-Refundable, but can be transferred to another participant (fees apply).

-Now offering referral discounts! Get 5 friends registered using your unique referral code and get $20 back!

-Free Flow Master T-Shirt for all registrations completed by Sunday, September 20, 2026.

-Additional T-Shirts may be purchased during registration through September 20, with net proceeds going to SORBA-CSRA.

-Course is 20-ish miles and includes Great Wall, Skinny, and Brown Wave trails, plus a little gravel.

-Course direction TBD Click here for route on Strava from 2025.

-3 hour course cutoff

-Chip timing by Go Race Productions.

- NO AID STATIONS ON COURSE, PLAN YOUR HYDRATION AND NUTRITIONAL NEEDS ACCORDINGLY!

-Custom Flow Master Winner’s Stein by Tommac Garrett Ceramics for Overall Male and Overall Female winner.

-Prize packs awarded to top 3 Men and top 3 Women overall, including the coveted custom Flow Master Fender by Ground Keeper!

-Custom Flow Master Silipints for top 3 racers in each category.

-Prize Raffle, Prize Challenges, and Prize Toss at the finish line after awards!

-Follow and share the fun on Instagram and Facebook @fatsflowmaster

-Check out photos from prior year's event by Matt Smith Photo Design.

WANT TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE, BUT DON'T WANT TO RACE?

SIGN UP AS A VOLUNTEER, GET A FREE FLOW MASTER TRUCKER HAT, AND ENJOY BEING A PART OF THE RACE ACTION!

SCHEDULE

-Volunteer meeting Thursday, October 15 from 6:15pm to 7:30pm at Andy Jordan’s Bicycle Warehouse.

-Early Check-in, packet pickup, and race number plates will be available on Friday, October 16 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Andy Jordan's Bicycle Warehouse. You must pick up your packet in person and have your photo ID with you.

You'll also be entered in a prize raffle for doing early packet pick up and we'll have prior year Flow Master tees for sale, $5 each (PLEASE BRING CASH)!

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR NUMBER PLATE. NO NUMBER PLATE ON RACE DAY, NO TIMED RACE FOR YOU. DO NOT LOSE, OR FORGET, YOUR NUMBER PLATE.

-Saturday, October 17, sign in, packet, and timing chip pick up from 7:00am to 8:20am. Bring your photo ID.

Kim Jordan will have her K-Cup Coffee station open for business, cash "tips for the trails" are encouraged!

- YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR TIMING CHIP ON RACEDAY BY 8:20AM SHARP.

-8:25am pre-race briefing.

-Racer staging will begin at 8:40am.

Approximately 5 minute downhill ride to the start line on FS662 x FS662-D Intersection.

-Mass start at 9am SHARP. It will be up to each rider to seed themselves in the line up. If you’re not sure where to get in line, take a look at prior results.

-Awards ceremony, prize raffle, prize tosses, and secret prize challenges at 12pm.

-Bring a chair, a cooler, and some lunch for the party at the finish line!

-Wet Trail Policy will be in effect. Should weather or wet trail conditions keep the race from occurring, the Flow Master will be cancelled and no refunds will be given (remember, we're raising funds for the trails). If weather is a threat, the decision to cancel the race will be made by Friday, October 16. This information will be posted on the official race site. If trail conditions can not handle the race on Saturday, but weather conditions permit a race, SEE BELOW FOR PLAN B.

PARKING

-484 Woodlawn Road - Clarks Hill, SC 29821

-Parking is limited, so carpooling is strongly recommended.

-Staff will be on hand directing you where to park.

- NO PARKING ON GRAVEL ROADS!

-Parking will be available in main FATS Parking lot. Overflow parking will be available in lot on FS 662A.

LODGING & CAMPING

-Closest camping available at Petersburg Camground at J. Strom Thurmond Lake.

-No camping allowed at FATS.

FLOW MASTER RULES

*Event Director will start race at 9:00 am SHARP.

*Race is completed when the last rider crosses the finish line (approx 12:00pm-ish).

*3 hour rider cutoff

*All riders are required to wear a helmet.

*All riders are to be completely self-sufficient, this is an unsupported race.

*Participants must have proper hydration and nutritional items with them, plus emergency bike repair items, for the ride.

*Event directors have the right to pull a participant from the course/race if they're falling too far behind.

*Headphones, ear buds, bluetooth speakers, etc are strictly…

Community event in Clarks Hill, SC 29821.