Rattlesnake Dick

Cool, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Rattlesnake Dick event offers three trail running distances: 50K, 25K, and 10K. All distances start and finish at the Cool Staging Area (7200 Saint Florian Court, Cool, CA).

Course Details

  • 50K: The course has an elevation gain and loss of 4,700 feet.
  • 25K: The course has an elevation gain and loss of 2,100 feet.
  • 10K: The course has an elevation gain and loss of 1,060 feet.

All courses are described as hiker and back-of-the-pack friendly. The 50K and 25K have a generous 10-hour time limit at the finish line. The 10K has no official cut-off time. Trekking poles are allowed.

Race Features

Professional race timing and live tracking are provided. Each participant receives a race event shirt. Every official finisher under 10 hours receives a finisher's medal. The top three women and top three men in each distance receive custom trophies.

Logistics

Packet pick-up is available the day before the race in Auburn, CA, and on race morning at the start area. Parking at the Cool Staging Area requires a state park pass or a $10 day-use fee (cash). Volunteers will direct parking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
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