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Rattler Trail Race

Name: Rattler Trail Race
Start: 2026-04-18
End: 2026-04-18
Location: East Colorado Springs

East Colorado Springs, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event details

The Rattler Trail Race takes place in Colorado Springs at 3650 Maizeland Road, in Palmer Park. The event offers the following distances:

50K
25K
10K
5K

Registration closes on Wed, Apr 15. Event information provided includes packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station details, cutoff times, driving directions, frequently asked questions, travel information, and cancelation information.

Course and features

The course uses singletrack trails that run through sandstone bluffs and rock formations in Palmer Park. Runners can see panoramic views of the city and Pikes Peak in the distance. The course has minimal elevation gain but includes technical trail sections. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado East Colorado Springs

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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