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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
Event Details
- Date: December 26, 2026
- Location: 4400 Alexander Lake Rd, Reno, NV
- Race Start Time: 9am
- Race Type: 5k and virtual 5k available
Course Description
- Trail Run: Enjoy a trail run in the beautiful Rattlesnake Mountain and Huffaker hills. This course is all trail.
- Participants: Youth and adult athletes are welcome, ages 5 and up.
- Sanctioned Event: This is a recognized and sanctioned race by USA track and field.
- Emergency Services: EMT services will be provided by REMSA.
Registrations Offerings
- Included Items: A finisher medal, long sleeve performance shirt, and sticker are included in race registration fee.
- Timing: This race will be officially timed and results will be posted online after the race.
- Photography Services: Professional photography by Comet Creation will be available at the event.
- Photography Links: Instagram: cometcreationllc, Facebook: CometCreationLLC, Website: www.comet-creation.com
Packet Pickup
- Location: Huffaker Hills Trailhead
- Pickup Times: 2-5pm on December 25th and 7-8:30am on December 26th.
- Address: 4400 Alexander Lake Road, Reno, NV 89521
- Parking: Parking is limited at Huffaker Hills Trailhead: volunteers will direct participants to park at Longley Town center parking lot where a shuttle will be available.
Shuttle Service
- Service Hours: Shuttle service will operate from 7am-11am.
- Shuttle Location: Longley Town Center parking lot, in front of the former "Wasting Arrows" store.
- Departure: A 15 passenger van will depart every 15 minutes or when full to assist participants and fans to the starting line.
- Parking Address: 5260 Longley Lane, Reno, NV 89511
Fundraising Purpose
- Support Program: This is a fundraiser for the Azteca FC Cross Country and Track and Field program.
- Mission: Azteca FC provides athletic opportunities in various sports including Soccer, Track and Field, Cross Country, Trail Running, and Futsal.
- Community Contribution: The support of the community helped send athletes to national competitions.
- Website: For more information visit www.aztecafc.com
Course map
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