The race starts and fnishes at Rocky Hill Ranch headquarters (578 FM 153, Smithville, TX 78957), and the course consists of roughly 50% dirt road and 50% single track. Each loop is 20.7 miles beginning with a fast 7 miles of dirt roads heading to the north end of the ranch, then continuing with some of the sweetest single track in Texas. Runners make their way back to the start, see all their closest friends and family, then hit the loop again. We’ll have loads of aid station support to fuel your run, and the post-race party will knock your socks off.
> View the 66K/33K course map
Please note: Due to safety restrictions on the course wheelchair participation is not permitted.
COURSE CUTOFFS
There is an 11-hour time limit to finish the race. No runner will be allowed to start lap 2 after 11:30 a.m.
AID STATIONS
There will be four aid stations per lap:
Aid Station 1 — Mile 6 (mile 4 for 10K racers): Fluids only (water and Roctane)
Aid Station 2 — Mile 10.5: Fluids, chips, pretzels, M&M’s and Gu Gel
Aid Station 3 — Mile 16 : Fluids only (water and Roctane)
Aid Station 4 — Mile 20.7: Fluids, chips, pretzels, M&M’s, Gu Gel, bananas, oranges, watermelon and PB&J sandwiches
DROP BAGS
Drop bags can be left at the designated area near the start/finish on Sunday morning. Bags must be claimed Sunday evening.
THURSDAY, MARCH 29
• 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration and packet pickup
Mellow Johnny's
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78704
Get your participant shirt, race bib 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, MARCH 30
*All activities take place at Rocky Hill Ranch (578 FM 153, Smithville, TX 78957)
• 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration and packet pickup
Get your participant shirt, race bib 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.
• 3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Short Track MTB race and awards
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
*All activities take place at Rocky Hill Ranch (578 FM 153, Smithville, TX 78957)
• 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Registration and packet pickup
Get your participant shirt, race bib 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.
• 8:00 a.m. Austin Rattler MTB race begins
SUNDAY, APRIL 1
• 5 – 5:45 a.m. Packet pickup and registration
Photo ID is required. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be given to others.
• 6:00 a.m. 66K race start
Headlamp required!
• 6:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Packet pickup & registration (33K & 10K)
Photo ID is required. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be given to others.
• 9:00 a.m. 33K & 10K race start
• 10:30 a.m. Second Lap Cutoff
All 66K runners attempting the second lap must be through the start/finish.
• 11:00 a.m. FREE kids 1K & Easter egg hunt
Bring your families for a combined kids 1K and Easter egg hunt. Kids are welcome to bring a basket to fill. No registration required.
• 12:00 p.m. Finish Festival Begins
Join us for Shiner beer, great grub and even better company.
2018 Austin Rattler Run 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 66K | $125 |
| Solo 33K | $90 |
| Solo 10K | $50 |
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 2019 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.
REGISTRATION REFUND
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Leadville Trail 100 Run qualifying slots will be distributed at the Awards Ceremony. 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 Run within the three days after the event. You will have the option to register for the current year or the following year's LT100 Run and must decide when accepting your qualification slot. All entries into the LT100 Run are non-transferrable.
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Check out the 2018 Athlete Guide for detailed schedules, course information and more.
> View the Athlete Guide
Running some of the country’s finest trails wouldn’t be possible without support from grassroots organizations like 787 Racing — the 2018 Austin Rattler Run charity partner. When you donate to 787 during the race registration process 100% of your donation goes toward multi-use trail maintenance and improvements at Buescher State Park located just outside of Smithville.
About 787 Racing
We're a grassroots organization of cyclists that are passionate about every element of what cycling brings to our lives and that of others. We believe in having fun on a bike — be it recreational, commuting, training or racing.
Our goals are to serve our membership in a meaningful way, advance a healthy and responsible lifestyle that includes cycling, share our passion for cycling with each other and our community, embody a positive and desired image for those who support us, and to give back to the community in which we live. Our operations and all objectives are open and will be conducted in the best interests of our members and our supporters. Our membership includes cyclists of all abilities and all ages — our membership is our strength and our value.
> Learn more at 787racing.org
Awards will be handed out on Sunday as the runners cross the finish line. Awards will be three deep in each division. Age groups are male/female in 10-year increments (20-29, 30-39, etc.).
CAMPING AT ROCKY HILL RANCH
BASTROP, TX (about 15 minutes away from Rocky Hill Ranch)
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN (about an hour away from Rocky Hill Ranch)
AUSTIN AIRPORT area (about an hour away from Rocky Hill Ranch)
Special thanks to our Austin Rattler Run sponsors.For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact our sponsorship team.
