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When
Saturday, December 26th, 2026
Where
4400 Alexander Lake Rd, Reno NV
Distance
5K
Typical weather
29–43°F · low rain risk
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2025
34–43°F
rain
2024
36–48°F
dry
2023
36–50°F
dry
2022
41–52°F
dry
2021
21–30°F
dry
2020
24–44°F
dry
2019
26–35°F
dry
2018
20–37°F
dry
2017
33–47°F
dry
2016
9–28°F
dry
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About this race
Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge
Date and Location
- Date: December 26th, 2026
- Time: 9am
- Location: 4400 Alexander Lake Rd, Reno, NV
- Race URL: Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge
Race Description
- Course: Enjoy a trail run in the beautiful Rattlesnake Mountain and Huffaker hills. This course is all trail.
- Included: Long sleeve performance shirt with race registration fee.
- Participation: Youth and adult athletes are welcome, ages 5 and up.
- Sanctioned: This is a recognized and sanctioned race by USA track and field.
Emergency Services and Timing
- EMT Services: Provided by REMSA.
- Official Timing: This race will be officially timed and results will be posted online after the race.
Parking Information
- Parking Limit: Limited at Huffaker Hills Trailhead: participants will be directed to park at Longley Town Center when full.
- Shuttle Service: Available from 7am-11am from Longley Town Center.
- Location: In front of the former "Wasting Arrows" store, now vacant at 5260 Longley Lane, Reno, NV 89511.
- Shuttle Details: A 15 passenger van departs every 15 minutes or when full to assist with transportation to the starting line.
Contact Information
- Email: For questions, please email the race director at Aztecafc15@gmail.com.
Photography Services
- Professional Photography: Sponsored by Comet Creation.
- Specialty: Movement and candid photography capturing life events and passions.
- Social Media: Instagram: cometcreationllc, Facebook: CometCreationLLC.
- Website: www.comet-creation.com
Packet Pickup
- Pickup Locations: Huffaker Hills Trailhead.
- Times: 2-5pm on December 25th and 7-8:30am on December 26th.
- Address: 4400 Alexander Lake Road, Reno, NV 89521.
Fundraising Purpose
- Beneficiary: This race is a fundraiser for the Azteca FC youth Cross Country and track program.
- Objective: To assist athletes qualifying for the Junior Olympics.
- Past Achievements: In July 2025, Jackson Sevilla and Ethan Tang represented Azteca FC at the Junior Olympics in Savannah, Georgia.
- Support: Your generous support helps athletes gain national recognition and opportunities to compete at the college level.
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