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Name: Ragnar Trail Arizona
Start: 2026-11-06
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Fort McDowell

Fort McDowell, United States • 6-7 Nov 2026

Ragnar Trail Arizona

Ragnar Trail Arizona is a team trail race held November 6-7, 2026 at McDowell Mountain Regional Park in Fort McDowell, AZ. The event runs over two days and one night and uses single track trails through desert terrain with saguaro cactus and mountain views.

Team options and pricing are published for two team types:

Standard Team: 8 runners, listed price $1,495 ($186 per runner).
Ultra Team: 4 runners, listed price $850 ($212 per runner).

Course and distances:

Total distance 121 miles
Miles per runner 15.2 miles
Total elevation gain 265 feet

Event amenities and on site offerings include camping in Ragnar Village, food trucks, bonfires and s'mores, music, yoga, partner prizes, partner samples, a captain's gift, team medals, and team finisher shirts. Sleeping options include glamping sites and Rent-A-Tent services. Typical weather information notes mild temperatures from the mid 50s to low 80s°F.

Location address: 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arizona Fort McDowell

Race information

Website

121 mi

Ultra Team

121 mi

Standard Team

15 mi

Average Miles per Runner

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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