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Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge

Name: Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge
Start: 2025-12-27
End: 2025-12-27
Location: Reno

Reno, United States • 27 Dec 2025

The Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge is a trail running event held at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. Featuring a 5k race and a virtual 5k option, the course is entirely on scenic trails through the beautiful Huffaker Hills. Open to youth and adult athletes aged 5 and up, the race is officially sanctioned by USA Track and Field and the American Trail Running Association. Registration includes a t-shirt or long sleeve performance shirt. The event supports the Azteca FC youth track and field and cross country program, with EMT services provided and official timing and results posted online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Nevada Reno

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Race

Virtual 5k Race

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

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