What race is Ragnar?

The Ragnar Relay Series is a series of long distance running relay races. Teams of 6-12 runners run approximately 200 miles over two days and one night. Founded in 2004, Ragnar hosts both road and trail relays across the U.S. and Canada.

What does the Ragnar race consist of?

How does a Ragnar Trail work? 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.

Where did Ragnar race originate?

The founders

The idea to run an overnight 24+ hour running relay across the mountains of Utah was a lifelong dream of Steve Hill. The dream became a reality in 2004 when Steve, his son Dan and Dan's college roommate, Tanner Bell, organized the first Wasatch Back Relay, spanning 188 miles from Logan to Park City, UT.

Why are races 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 much is a Ragnar race?

The Ragnar fee was $130, and each of us paid $160 for hotels, two van rentals, matching T-shirts and team petty cash. This amount could vary based on where the Ragnar is located, the type of van, etc.

What is a Ragnar Relay? Here is how it works!

What do you wear to a Ragnar race?

How long does a Ragnar race last?

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.

What is the hardest Ragnar race?

Total climb: 4,500 feet, which gives Ragnar Trail Rainier “RTR” the distinction of being the toughest race in the Ragnar series of 17 trail races in 16 states, plus one in Ontario, Canada.

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.

What are Ragnar race kills?

Kill: A “kill” is a slang word for what happens when you pass a runner on the course. The tradition of counting your “kills” in a race has been around a lot longer than Ragnar. Kills can be a fun motivator for teams and aren't meant to be a put-down. Some teams tally “kills” on their van.

Does the bloodline of Ragnar Lothbrok exist?

However, while Ragnar's relationship with King Aella is likely fabricated, his relationship with his sons may not have been. Of his sons, significantly more evidence exists as to their authenticity – Ivar the Boneless, Halfdan Ragnarsson and Bjorn Ironside are all genuine figures in history.

What nationality were the Vikings?

'Viking' is a catch-all term for the people who came from Scandinavia, what is now Norway, Denmark and Sweden, between the eighth and 11th centuries, more properly known as the Norse, or Norsemen. Greek shields were more usually seen on the Hoplites, although Vikings did also use them.

Who do Vikings descend from?

The Vikings originated from the area that became modern-day Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. They settled in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Iceland, Greenland, North America, and parts of the European mainland, among other places.

What language does Ragnar speak?

Ragnar Lothbrok spoke Old Norse. Old Norse is a North Germanic language.

Did Vikings look like Ragnar?

Turns out they didn't much resemble Thor or Ragnar Lothbrok.

It turns out most Vikings weren't as fair-haired and blue-eyed as legend and pop culture have led people to believe. According to a new study on the DNA of over 400 Viking remains, most Vikings had dark hair and dark eyes.

What does Ragnar stand for?

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.

What is the easiest Ragnar race?

Trail Running

Runner 1 does an easy course, Runner 2 does a medium course, Runner 3 does a hard course, Runner 4 is back to easy and so on. Runner 3 and 6 are usually the first slots to be taken as they descend in difficulty.

What is the modern version of Ragnar?

The name is now current as Ragnar in Iceland, Norway, Sweden and The Faroe Islands and as Ragner in Denmark. A hypocoristic form used in Sweden is Ragge.

How old do you have to be to do Ragnar?

Ragnar Relay Divisions & Classifications

All students age 12-18 years old. Only available as Regular Teams, no Ultra Teams. At least 50% of the team belong to a CrossFit gym. All CrossFit teams complete in a single division.

What is the most brutal ultramarathon?

The Badwater Ultramarathon describes itself as "the world's toughest foot race". It is a 135-mile (217 km) course starting at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level in the Badwater Basin, in California's Death Valley, and ending at an elevation of 8,360 feet (2,550 m) at Whitney Portal, the trailhead to Mount Whitney.

What is the hardest race on earth?

Hardrock 100-Mile Endurance Run

Runners have 48 hours to complete this bad boy: 100.5 tough miles that go through roads and dirt trails along the San Juan Mountains. Participants climb around 33,000 feet and and descend another 33,000 feet, and the highest point is over 14,000 feet on Handies Peak.

What is the toughest ultra?

The Badwater 135 is known as one of the toughest ultras because it runs through sizzling Death Valley. It is hot enough to make your shoes melt, notes ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes, who has raced it 11 times.

What is black loop Ragnar?

The Ragnar Black Loop is a team type available at select Ragnar Trail races. Instead of teams of 8 running relay-style, just you and a teammate will run the green, yellow and red loops together on day one. Beginning early on day 2, you will conquer the Black Loop.

How many miles does each person run in Ragnar?

A Ragnar Relay is a relay race where the team covers a total of 200 miles. Most people run 3 to 13 miles at a time.

What is a Ragnar immortal?

Only a rare few ever earn the Ragnar Immortal Award by completing 12 regional Ragnar relay runs in as many months. At the finish, runners become “Immortals,” receiving a four-pound, 15-x-15-inch metal around their necks.