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Rattlesnake Dick

Cool, United States • 21 Mar 2026

Rattlesnake Dick is a trail running event held in Cool, California, offering 50K, 25K, and 10K distances. The courses feature significant elevation gains—4,700 feet for the 50K, 2,100 feet for the 25K, and 1,060 feet for the 10K—providing a challenging yet scenic experience. The race starts and finishes at the Cool Staging Area, with aid stations strategically placed along the routes.

Participants enjoy a generous 10-hour cut-off for the longer distances and receive a stylish North Fork Clothing race shirt and a high-quality finisher’s medal. Trekking poles are allowed, and live race tracking is available for spectators. The event celebrates the legend of Rattlesnake Dick, adding a unique historical theme to the race atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Cool

Race information

Registration
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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