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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

Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge takes place at Huffaker Hills Trailhead in Reno, Nevada. The event offers a 5k race and a Virtual 5k, both all-trail courses through the Huffaker Hills area. The course is described as entirely trail-running, offering a scenic, nature-friendly atmosphere.

The race is USA Track & Field and American Trail Running Association sanctioned and officially timed, with online results. Notable features include a race shirt included in the registration, EMT services provided by REMSA, and a charitable component supporting the Azteca FC youth track and field and cross-country program. Open to youth and adults ages 5 and up. 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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