Ragnar Trail Appalachians

Trail Appalachians

Trail Appalachians is a team trail relay held August 7 and 8, 2026 at Big Bear Camplands near Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV. The event uses multiple forest trails around Big Bear Lake and includes on-site camping at Ragnar Village.

Runners navigate three tree-lined trails through dense forests of ferns and pines with rolling hills. Course statistics listed for the event include:

• Total distance 117 miles
• Miles per runner 14.6 miles
• Elevation gain 427 feet

Teams can enter several formats with race weekend logistics included for teams. Listed options and pricing are:

• Standard Team: 8 runners, 2 days, 1 night, $1,645 total, $205 per runner
• Ultra Team: 4 runners, 2 days, 1 night, $925 total, $231 per runner
• Black Loop: 2 runners, 2 days, 1 night, $425 total, $212 per runner

Ragnar Village provides communal activities and amenities including bonfires, live music including Thursday night programming, yoga, prizes, showers onsite, food trucks, ample camping space including wooded sites, and glamping or Rent-A-Tent options. Typical weather information for the event lists warm daytime temperatures in the mid 70s to low 80s °F and cooler nights in the mid 40s to low 50s °F with plenty of sunshine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.