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Name: Ragnar Trail Arkansas
Start: 2026-04-17
End: 2026-04-18
Location: Fayetteville

Fayetteville, United States • 17-18 Apr 2026

Ragnar Trail Arkansas

Ragnar Trail Arkansas is scheduled for April 17-18, 2026 at Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The organizer notes that the race is now closed.

The event uses flow-style mountain bike trails at Centennial Park and Kessler Mountain. The course routes pass through a granite-studded forest with views of the Ozark Mountains. The venue is about 10 minutes from downtown Fayetteville.

Distances and elevation details are provided for two relay formats:

Relay format: 124.8 miles total; 15.6 miles per runner; 13,784 ft total gain.
Black Loop: 67.4 miles total; 33.7 miles per runner; 7,122 ft total gain.

On-site facilities and weekend programming are held at Ragnar Village. Camping options include field camping, glamping, and rent-a-tent sites. Village amenities and activities listed for the weekend include bonfires, music, yoga, prizes, food trucks, and cold beer. Team inclusions mentioned are partner samples, a captain’s gift, team medals, and team finisher shirts.

Location details list Centennial Park at 500 S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Typical April weather notes indicate daytime highs in the 70s and nighttime lows in the low 50s or high 40s, with rain possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Arkansas Fayetteville

Race information

Website

125 mi

Standard Team Total Miles

67 mi

Black Loop Team Total Miles

34 mi

Black Loop Team Miles per Runner

16 mi

Standard Team Miles per Runner

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

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