Rattlesnake Dick

Cool, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Event overview

Rattlesnake Dick takes place on March 21, 2026, in Cool, California, with the race base at the Cool Staging Area (7200 Saint Florian Court, Cool, CA 95614). Distances offered:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 10K

The 50K has 4,700 ft elevation gain and 4,700 ft loss. The 25K has 2,100 ft gain and 2,100 ft loss. The 10K has 1,060 ft gain and 1,060 ft loss. Course maps and GPX files are available through AllTrails, UltraPacer, and Hello Drifter. Live race tracking and finish-line results are provided by UltraLive.net. Trekking poles are allowed.

Course support and logistics

Cut-off times are 10 hours for the 50K and 25K; the 10K has no cut-off. Aid stations are placed along each course, including locations named No Hands, Portland Avenue, Oregon Bar, and Rattlesnake Bar (specific mile markers vary by distance). Professional timing chips will be used.

Packet pick-up is available Friday, March 20, 3-7pm at the Placer County Visitors Bureau & California Welcome Center in Auburn, and race-morning pick-up Saturday, March 21, 6-8am at the race start. Parking fees are not included in registration; participants should display a Golden Poppy Pass or purchase a day use pass for $10 (exact cash). All participants receive a North Fork Clothing event shirt. Official finishers meeting the time requirement are awarded a weighted finisher medallion; top-three men and top-three women in each distance receive custom trophies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
4700 m+
50k
25 km
2100 m+
25k
10 km
1060 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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