Rattlesnake Rollercoaster Race Information
The Rattlesnake Rollercoaster Run will be held at the Gateway of Light Sanctuary and Guest Ranch and is being put on by the Stronghold Area Recreational Park Association (a 501 c3 non-profit) as a fundraiser for the Evelyn Williams Memorial Park in Sunsites, AZ.
Your registration fee will include entry to the race, a swag bag and a pre-race dinner. Sign up before 10/15/2026 to receive a T-shirt! Entries past this date are not guaranteed a shirt.
Your registration fee will include entry to the race, a swag bag and a pre-race dinner. Sign up before 10/15/2026 to receive a T-shirt! Entries past this date are not guaranteed a shirt.
Thank you to our awesome Sponsors!
Northern Cochise Community Hospital
Lighthouse Solar and Electric
SSVEC
Arizona G&T
Whitewater Irrigation
Stronghold Accounting
Western Hydro Engineering
PGH
Lighthouse Solar and Electric
SSVEC
Arizona G&T
Whitewater Irrigation
Stronghold Accounting
Western Hydro Engineering
PGH
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Getting There...
The address is 1092 W Highland Rd, Pearce, AZ 85625 (<---Click address to open location in Maps)
Follow the road in, there will be signs directing you to park in a large field. From there you will have a short walk to the start line.
Questions?
Rebel Jones (520).444.1791 or Jessica Jones (520).444.0223
[email protected]
Follow the road in, there will be signs directing you to park in a large field. From there you will have a short walk to the start line.
Questions?
Rebel Jones (520).444.1791 or Jessica Jones (520).444.0223
[email protected]
Course Information...
Both the 5K and 10K will be a mix of double track dirt roads and single track trails. We highly recommend trail shoes be worn on this course. Starting on a privately owned guest ranch you will follow a two track until you get to the beautiful foothills of the Coronado National Forest. Following a well marked trail you will weave in and out of oak woodlands and past granite outcrops as you finish your loop at the highest point of the property and have a fast downhill sprint to the finish!
Elevation gain for the 5K is 275' the course is a loop and there will be 2 aid stations with water and some snacks.
Elevation gain for the 10K is 655' and it is a lollipop course. There will be 2 aid stations with water and some snacks.
Click on the images below for full course route and elevation profile.
Elevation gain for the 5K is 275' the course is a loop and there will be 2 aid stations with water and some snacks.
Elevation gain for the 10K is 655' and it is a lollipop course. There will be 2 aid stations with water and some snacks.
Click on the images below for full course route and elevation profile.
Course Map Downloads...
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Lodging...
The Gateway of Light offers rustic cabins on Air Bnb if you are travevling from a distance and want to stay the weekend and explore the area attractions like the Chiricahua National Monument and the Cochise Stronghold.
Agave
Sierra Bonita
Camping on site is also offered, however no campfires will be allowed. There will be restrooms and water provided for campers. Please call Jessica @ 520-444-0223 to reserve a site.
RSVP a camp site before 10/24/2026.
Agave
Sierra Bonita
Camping on site is also offered, however no campfires will be allowed. There will be restrooms and water provided for campers. Please call Jessica @ 520-444-0223 to reserve a site.
RSVP a camp site before 10/24/2026.
Rules and Safety...
All participants must sign a waiver to run on the course. No Exceptions.
No dogs on the course. Any dogs brought on property must be on a leash. No Exceptions.
Watch out for wildlife!
As the event is held on private property please be respectful of the space and any posted rules.
No dogs on the course. Any dogs brought on property must be on a leash. No Exceptions.
Watch out for wildlife!
As the event is held on private property please be respectful of the space and any posted rules.
Event Schedule...
Friday, November 6th
-Pre-Race Dinner and Packet Pick-Up 5-7pm
Saturday, November 7th
-Packet Pick-Up and Race Check In 6:30-7:45am
-10K start time is 8:00am
-5K start time is 8:20am
-Awards Ceremony at 11:00am
-Both Courses Close at 2:00pm all runners must be off the course at this time
-Pre-Race Dinner and Packet Pick-Up 5-7pm
Saturday, November 7th
-Packet Pick-Up and Race Check In 6:30-7:45am
-10K start time is 8:00am
-5K start time is 8:20am
-Awards Ceremony at 11:00am
-Both Courses Close at 2:00pm all runners must be off the course at this time