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Rattler Trail Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Rattler Trail Race race photo
Rattler Trail Race race photo
Rattler Trail Race race photo
Rattler Trail Race race photo
Colorado Springs
US
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Race date in 193 days
Apr 17, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Colorado Springs · 50km
Entry fee
$155Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Thu, April 15, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Rattler Trail Race race photo
DVIDSHUB · flickr (CC BY)
Rattler Trail Race race photo
Visitcos · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rattler Trail Race race photo
Tokeamour · CC BY-SA 4.0
Rattler Trail Race race photo
Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf · Public domain
Rattler Trail Race race photo
David Shankbone · CC BY 3.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Rattler Trail Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It is held on the trails of Palmer Park in Colorado Springs.

Runners overlook the city with Pikes Peak visible in the distance, and sandstone cliffs and rocky terrain line the singletrack throughout.

Elevation change is modest, but there are many technical sections.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Rattler Trail Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Joseph BrownRan in 2021 · Finish time 7:59
“There was no way I could do that. I knew I wasn’t going to quit.”

Joseph Brown ran low on energy around mile 13 of the 2021 Rattler Trail Race 50km because of insufficient fueling. Thoughts of quitting at halfway gave way to a promise to his daughter, and he kept going to finish in 7 hours, 59 minutes.

Read the original on Medium

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Getting LOST at the Colorado Springs Rattler 25K Trail Race

kpresnell45

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Rattler Trail Race — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Rattler Trail Race course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra50km07:00
10K10km08:00
5K5km08:30
25K25km07:00
START

Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO

Start · Google Maps
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50K is two laps of 25K course.

50K·25K·10K·5K events are held together.

Start line is located in Colorado Springs, CO, with a local start time of 7:00 AM.

Typical race-season temperature: around 6°C (42°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start
Aid stations
There are no cups aid station so you have to bring your own cup.
Format
Cup-free race — bring your own cup/hydration, and attach the timing chip to your shoe

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your Rattler Trail Race race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Day before the race, 16:00–18:00 at Colorado Running Company / from 06:15 on race day at start line, photo ID required
Day before the race, 16:00–18:00 at Colorado Running Company / from 06:15 on race day at start line, photo ID required

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Mountain Metro Transit Route 25 (N. Academy Blvd/Voyager) - stop at 'Academy / Maizeland'

Start/finish is at Palmer Park, 3560 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO.

Route 25 has a stop at 'Academy / Maizeland,' near the park entrance;

Route 12 also serves the broader Palmer Park area.

Getting to the finish

Same as start - Palmer Park (Maizeland & Academy entrance)

Finish line is in the same location as the start.

More details

No organizer shuttle service found; park has on-site parking.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 50K and 25K start at 7:00 a.m., the 10K at 8:00 a.m., and the 5K at 8:30 a.m. BIB pickup is available on Friday,

the day before the race, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Colorado Running Company.

Race-day pickup is also available at the start line from 6:15 a.m. In both cases, runners must bring photo ID, and BIBs are nontransferable.

The race is cupless, so runners must bring a personal cup or hydration pack.

A Mad Moose HydraPak cup can also be purchased separately during registration.

Water dispensers are available at the start/finish and each aid station.

The timing chip must be attached to the shoe;

if it is not attached, the result will not be recognized.

The start is near 3560 Maiseland Road in Palmer Park, Colorado Springs.

Times are local to Colorado Springs. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Rattler Trail Race start line in Colorado Springs

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express - Colorado Springs - First & Main, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 4.0km

8.7/10(173)
View on Booking.com

Cheerful Cove - Cozy Basement Centrally Located

Accommodation · 2.5km

9.3/10(9)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

25 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Colorado Springs Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Colorado Springs airport pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

View on Welcome Pickups

Denver｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Denver International Airport

$77

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Colorado Springs with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Colorado Springs.

Total cost and budget for Rattler Trail Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

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Runner stories and questions about Rattler Trail Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Colorado Springs runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Rattler Trail Race

FAQ
When does Rattler Trail Race 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, April 17, 2027 in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.

How much is the Rattler Trail Race 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $155.

What distances does Rattler Trail Race 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Rattler Trail Race 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Rattler Trail Race 2027 start?

Palmer Park, 3650 Maizeland Road, Colorado Springs, CO.

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