Name: 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Novato

About the Event

The 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC race returns to Novato on November 8, 2026, offering various lap options for all skill levels. Participants can choose between two laps for the youngest racers and novices up to six grueling laps for pro and open class athletes. This cross-country event caters to everyone from junior competitors aged 13-14 running three laps to expert-class runners tackling five challenging circuits around Stafford Lake.

Races Offered

2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 2 Laps - 12 & Under / Novice

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 2 Laps - 12 & Under / Novice

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Type — Cycling

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09:00

2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 3 Laps - Juniors 13-14

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 3 Laps - Juniors 13-14

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Type — Cycling

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09:00

2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 4 Laps - Sport Class

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 4 Laps - Sport Class

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Type — Cycling

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09:00

2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 5 Laps - Expert Class

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 5 Laps - Expert Class

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Type — Cycling

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09:00

2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 6 Laps - Pro/Open Class

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Stafford Lake Rattler XC - 6 Laps - Pro/Open Class

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Type — Cycling

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09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Novato.

thermostat Temperature

9.1° / 17.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

7.1° / 15.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:51

nightlight Sunset

17:58

About Novato

Learn more about the host city, Novato.

Novato is a sprawling suburb in Marin County in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Novato is in the transition zone between the patchwork of suburban Marin County towns, long oriented towards San Francisco and the bay, and the wineries and pastureland of Sonoma County to the north.