Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k
- Date
- July 17, 2026
- Distance
- Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k · SHIRT ONLY (AFTER RACE)
From the Organizer
"Does this 0.5k make me look fat? No, your face does."
Tommy Boy Fest took Sandusky by storm in 2025 and won't be back until 2030. BUT, the Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k is coming back during the IRONMAN 70.3 Ohio as a "Shake-out Run" for athletes, their families and anyone else that would like to join!
The Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k will follow the Tommy Want Wingy Throwdown sponsored by Ability Works. Registration opening soon.
Participants will receive a one-of-a-kind race medal, official race shirt (order yours a size or two smaller!) and race bib for a scenic walk/run through Sandusky.
The course will start behind a SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS BUS in the 100 block of Columbus Avenue and make their way to the Jackson Street Pier.
Registration is limited to 275 participants and shirt quantities are limited, so get registered now!
Race Day Registration is available as long as there are spots open from 2-2:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Columbus Avenue under the tent.
Tickets are only $31 to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the movie!
This event is sponsored by Erie Blacktop.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
67°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sandusky, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sandusky, OH
Population
24,748
as of 2023
Elevation
593 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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39
Days to train
- Race
- Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k
- Date
- July 17, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k?
- Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k is a running race held in Sandusky, Ohio on July 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k?
- Friday, July 17, 2026 in Sandusky, Ohio at 100 Block Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Fat Guy in a Little Race 0.5k
Jul 17, 2026