The PURSUIT: To ride, ski or run 30k, 60k, or 200k on snow around the Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Who: Anyone and everyone. No qualifications required.

Where: Island Park, Idaho

When: 

Fat Pursuit Workshop - Jan 4-6, 2027

Fat Pursuit 200K - Jan 8-10, 2027

Fat Pursuit 30K & 60K - Jan 9, 2027

For more details, please visit:

JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit website

JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit Facebook Page

Mandatory Gear: 

30K & 60K

• Front and rear safety lights 
• Headlamp
• Water
• Insulated Jacket

200K (all the 60K gear plus the items below)

• 0*F sleeping bag or colder
• Insulated sleeping pad
• Bivy sac or tent
• Stove, fuel, pot
• Fire starter, lighter or matches
• Map (provided)
• SPOT locator beacon that is registered with Tracklearders.com. for live online following and safety (this will be available through Trackleaders prior to race start)

Check the website for more details!

See the website for the refund policy

JayP's Backyard FAT Pursuit

Fat Pursuit Workshop - Jan 4-6, 2027	$1000.00
Available Until : Saturday, January 2, 2027 11:59 PM
Registration List / Roster
2027 Fat Pursuit Workshop & 200K Race Combo	$1200.00
Save $125 with the Fat Pursuit Workshop and 200K Race combo
Available Until : Saturday, January 2, 2027 11:59 PM
Registration List / Roster
Fat Pursuit 200K - Jan 8-10, 2027	$375.00
-$50.00 Early-Bird discount through 11/27/2026
Available Until : Wednesday, January 6, 2027 11:59 PM
Registration List / Roster
Fat Pursuit 60K - Jan 9, 2027	$140.00
-$20.00 Early-Bird discount through 11/27/2026
Available Until : Thursday, January 7, 2027 11:59 PM
Registration List / Roster
Fat Pursuit 30K - Jan 9, 2027	$120.00
-$20.00 Early-Bird discount through 11/27/2026
Available Until : Thursday, January 7, 2027 11:59 PM
Registration List / Roster

IMPORTANT

A Montana State Trail Pass is MANDATORY for all 200K BIKE participants. It's the law! The trail pass is not required for ski or foot participants.

The cost is $35 for non-residents and $20 for MT residents and is good for the 26/27 season.

The Montana State Trail Pass can be purchased online at https://ols.fwp.mt.gov/, or at Sam's Patch across the street from Sawtelle Resort.