What's In My Bag: Ragnar Trail Edition (2024)

FAQs

What do you get for running Ragnar? ›

Team Race Bag - Each team will receive two race bags, one for each vehicle, with the essentials each runner needs for an epic overnight adventure. Energy Bars. Ragnar temporary tattoos – look the part. Ragnar window decal – for your car, computer, or window.

Each Ragnar Relay is approximately 200 miles (320 km) in distance, with races lasting two days and one night. There are two types of teams: regular and ultra. A regular team is composed of 12 runners while an ultra team consists of six runners.

Meaning:Warrior; Judgment. Ragnar is an Old Norse name with Danish roots that means "warrior." With a second meaning of "judgment," this boy's name is perfect for a little guy who wants to go out and change the world around him. This fierce name is shared with the protagonist of the TV show Vikings, Ragnar Lothbrok.

Focus on time rather than distance, progressing from 40-minute runs up to 100 minutes of running, then back down to 45 minutes of running the week before Ragnar. At Ragnar you'll be running three legs within a 24-hour period, so you need to acclimate your body to recover quickly.

Everyone gets to run!' 'I've never felt more at peace than at 3am, halfway through my Ragnar night leg. ' 'I've never had so much fun while being stuck with such a small group of people.

Each runner will complete three loops (six on an ultra-team) averaging about 15-miles. But, unlike traditional races, you don't run all your mileage at once. You'll run your first loop, then when your seven teammates are running their loops, you get the much-coveted downtime.

Most teams will take about 24 hours to finish and teams run straight through the night. Most runners will run their first leg during the day, their second leg at night (with a headlamp and reflective vest) and their third leg the next day. It's like a slumber party… without sleep… and lots of running.

The First Ragnar race was located in Utah and is the Wasatch Back. Ragnar was a Norse Viking in the 9th Century. Dan and Tanner named the race after him because he was an adventure seeking, conquering, tough guy- Just like all of you :) If anyone was wondering what our time was last year ( I was ! )

According to traditional literature, Ragnar distinguished himself by conducting many raids against the British Isles and the Carolingian Empire during the 9th century.

Anyone who has reached their 12th birthday by race day is able to participate*! *The only exception is Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase.

Is Ragnar a guy or a girl? ›

Ragnar (Old Norse: Ragnarr [ˈrɑɣnˌɑrː]) is a masculine Germanic given name, composed of the Old Norse elements ragin- "counsel" and hari- "army".

Ragnar is proud to support local charities that benefit the communities where we run. The Park City Education Foundation is a non-profit fundraising organization dedicated to elevating quality and advancing innovations in education.

Wildcard. For teams that prefer to customize their runner lineups versus following the assigned legs. Wildcard teams enjoy the same course but opt out of competing for time. (Road races only.)

Some of the tasks that volunteers take on include handing out medals, working in the merchandise tent, writing down times as teams come through an exchange, or directing parking for vans covered in Christmas lights. It is up to the individual volunteer to choose which shift works best for them.

In a Ragnar Trail Relay teams of 8 (or 4-member ultra teams) run relay-style on three different single track loops that start and finish at Ragnar Village. Teams run day and night until each member has completed all three trail loops.