Saddle up for a Texas mountain biking favorite at the Austin Rattler MTB, produced by Youphoria Productions. Our 33K loop course offers plenty of fun in one lap alone, but those that ride 100K will have a chance to qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Celebrate your finish in true Austin style with live music, BBQ and beer at the lakeside post-race party.
Ride our 33K loop at the impeccably maintained Reveille Peak Ranch, a 1,300-acre mecca of amazing trails, first-class facilities and outdoor adventure. The course features a mix of terrain that challenges riders while allowing for ease of passing and minimal choke points that can slow down lap times. Choose between a single 33K lap or the LT100-qualifier distance of 100K over 3 laps. We’ll stay on the main ranch road for the first 4 miles so riders can sort themselves out before hitting the trails. 100K riders, please note the second and third laps will deviate from this route. The course will be clearly marked to indicate the difference.
The singletrack sections are fast, fun and twisty with just the right amount of rocks and technical features to keep things interesting. Speedy fire roads meander through the ranch, but don't lose focus because there are a couple sections of rugged granite shelves to navigate. All riders will have access to a large, fully stocked Youphoria aid station at the start/finish area with ample access to gear, nutrition and additional support as needed.
> View the course map & export files
> Learn more about the trails at Reveille
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
• 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration and packet pickup — PHOTO ID REQUIRED
Mellow Johnny's
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78704
Get your participant shirt, race plate and answers to all of your race-day questions. Photo ID is required. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be given to others.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
*All activities take place at Reveille Peak Ranch (105 CR 114, Burnet, TX 78611)
• 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Course pre-ride
• 2:00 p.m. Athlete meeting and Q&A
Race staff will run through final details, last-minute changes, course descriptions and other important information.
• 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration and packet pickup
Get your participant shirt, race plate and answers to all of your race-day questions. Photo ID is required. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be given to others.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
*All activities take place at Reveille Peak Ranch (105 CR 114, Burnet, TX 78611)
• 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Registration and packet pickup — PHOTO ID REQUIRED
Photo ID is required. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be given to others.
• 8:00 a.m. 100K RACE START
Each athlete will self-position at the start line based on ability, with pros and sub-4 hour and 30 minute racers up front. The next group is 4:30-5:30 followed by 5:30-6:30 finishers. PLEASE be honest with your start location as it is a safety measure for all athletes! Space is first-come first-serve. Please do not leave your bike unattended in the start corral.
• 8:05 a.m. 33K RACE START
Each athlete will self-position at the start line based on ability. PLEASE be honest with your start location as it is a safety measure for all athletes! Space is first-come first-serve. Please do not leave your bike unattended in the start corral.
• 12:00 p.m. Finish Festival begins
Join us for live music, Shiner beer, great grub and even better company.
• 12:40 p.m. Final Lap Cutoff
All riders attempting the third lap must be through the Start/Finish.
• 3:00 p.m. Official Finish Time
Riders must finish by this time to be eligible for the LT100 MTB lottery.
• 3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Join us for live music, great grub and the awards presentation. We'll call up overall and age group winners for their
place on the podium, plus we'll give away other random prizes.
Stick around for an announcement to enter your race number (a tab attached to your bib) into the hat for your chance to win a coveted LT100 MTB slot if you registered in the Leadville-eligible category. If you did not do so, you must inform race management prior to the lottery and pay the $20 price difference. Winners must be present to claim their spot, which they can utilize in 2019 or defer to 2020. See the LT100 Qualifier Explanation for more info.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
*All activities take place at Reveille Peak Ranch (105 CR 114, Burnet, TX 78611)
• 6:00 a.m. First Austin Rattler Run race begins
Interested in riding and running over the weekend? Check out the King & Queen competition.
2018 Austin Rattler men's participant shirt
All registered participants will receive:
Visit us at the retail tent throughout the weekend to purchase the following items:
2018 Austin Rattler men's retail shirt
2018 Austin Rattler women's retail shirt
| Solo 33K | $105 |
| Solo 100K | $145 |
| Tandem 100K | $235 |
| 3-Person 100K Relay | $300 |
POLICY AGREEMENT
Please understand that Austin Rattler does not allow refunds or transfers for all race entries and registration fees unless you have purchased the registration refund coverage option and have a covered reason. If you wish to defer your entry to the 2020 race please understand that your entry will roll over only one year for a charge of $30. All deferments must be confirmed by Youphoria Productions (contact@youphoriaproductions.com) at least one week prior to the race.
Leadville Trail 100 MTB qualifying slots will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony. There will be 25-100 slots per qualifying event. Qualifying slot winners MUST BE PRESENT, as the roll-down qualifiers rule will be in effect at each event. All qualifier slots will be awarded and redeemed on race day. You must pay your entry to the LT100 when you accept your slot. You will have the option to register for the current year or the following year's LT100 and must decide when accepting your qualification slot. All entries into the LT100 are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
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LT100 MTB corral/start position
Austin Rattler could not only gain you entry into the LT100 MTB, but it could also boost your corral starting position! Rider starting positions are organized in color-coded corrals. These positions will be based on a finish time from the 2018 (year prior only) LT100 MTB race, a 2018 or 2019 qualifier event finish time, or if you hold a current USCI Pro Elite license. Please enter finish times or license numbers when prompted during the registration process. However, if you race a qualifier after previously gaining entry, you MUST email Quinn Cooper at qcooper@lt.life to inform her of your finish time so you will be placed accordingly. You will not be placed automatically. Corrals will be assigned as follows:
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Check out the 2018 Athlete Guide for detailed schedules, course information and more. The 2019 Athlete Guide will be available closer to the event date.
> View the Athlete Guide
Awards will be 3 deep in each division. Age groups are male/female in 10-year increments (19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, etc.). The awards ceremony will take place approximately 30 minutes after the official Qualifier cut-off time. If you do not attend the award ceremony you must email your name, results and current address to contact@youphoriaproductions.com. Please note you will be charged a shipping fee, and awards will not be shipped until the end of our race series season.
Highland Lakes of Burnet County
Situated in the stunning rolling hills of the famous Texas Hill Country, the Highland Lakes of Burnet County offers abundant beauty and charming Texas hospitality. Enjoy clear lake waters, plentiful fishing and breathtaking sunsets, as well as other natural treasures like impressive caverns carved by running water, pristine parks, and nature preserves. Check out the Highland Lakes of Burnet County website to book anything from primitive campsites to lakeside lodging.
> Find lodging
Camping at Reveille Peak Ranch
Reveille Peak Ranch has 250+ primitive campsites and six RV hookups with water and electricity. On-site facilities include restrooms/changing rooms with showers.
> Learn more about camping at Reveille
Special thanks to our Austin Rattler MTB sponsors.For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team.
