Rattlesnake Rollercoaster
About this race
Get ready for the Rattlesnake Rollercoaster 5K/10K, hosted by Stronghold Area Recreational Park Association in collaboration with Gateway of Light, and experience a one-of-a-kind race through the rugged beauty of Arizona’s Dragoon Mountains!
This scenic course combines rolling terrain, mountain views, and the wild character of southeastern Arizona for a race that is as memorable as it is challenging. Whether you choose the 5K or 10K, expect some ups, some downs, and plenty of reasons why we call it the Rattlesnake Rollercoaster.
Runners and walkers of all experience levels are welcome. Come challenge yourself, enjoy the outdoors, and support SARPA’s work in our local community.
Choose your distance. Take on the mountains. Ride the Rattlesnake Rollercoaster!
Pick your distance
Running
5k Walk/Run
Limited overnight camping is available directly at the start and end point from Gateway of Light. Please contact: Jessica at 520-444-0223
10K Walk/Run
Limited overnight camping is available directly at the start and end point from Gateway of Light. Please contact: Jessica at 520-444-0223
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Pearce yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 5:24 PM local time (MST) in Pearce on November 7, 2026 — 10h 43m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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- Pearce Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Pearce events
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