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How does the Ragnar run work?
The race is divided into 36 sections (called legs). You’ll tag team it. Runner one will run the first leg and you’ll meet them at the first exchange point in the van. Then, Runner 2 will take over, and so-on-so-forth until everyone has run three legs (on a team of 12, more if you have fewer runners).
What does Ragnar mean in running?
Ragnar Road: a 200-ish mile overnight running relay from point A to point B that you conquer with 12 or 6 teammates tag-team style while traveling in two vans. Aka, a crazy, fun, unforgettable experience.
Why is the race called Ragnar?
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 ! )
How many miles is a Ragnar Sprint?
If you love a good team challenge, crave time in the great outdoors, and prefer soft sheets to sleeping in a van, this Sprint relay might be exactly your speed — 6 runners, 12 legs and 65-ish miles. It’s everything you love about Ragnar packed into a single day.
How old do you have to be to run Ragnar?
12-18 years old
Ragnar Relay Divisions & Classifications All students age 12-18 years old. Only available as Regular Teams, no Ultra Teams.
Was Ragnar a common Viking name?
A popular Viking name all across Scandinavia, Ragnar was made popular internationally by the success of the Vikings TV show and its lead character Ragnar “Lothbrok” Sigurdsson.
How long is a Ragnar trail race?
roughly 120 miles
Teams of 8 run roughly 120 miles—in three repeating loops—on wilderness trails that wind through forests, valleys, and mountainsides. You’ll run day, and night, and day again, sleeping (yeah right) in a temporary tent city known as Ragnar Village.
What is an ultra Ragnar?
An ultra team runs double the miles. “Ragnar is the overnight running relay race that makes testing your limits a team sport. A team is made up of 6-12 individuals; each individual runs 3 legs. The legs of the race vary in difficulty and distance, from 3-8 miles, allowing elite and novice runners to run together.