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.