Ragnar Trail Arkansas

Ragnar Trail Arkansas

Ragnar Trail Arkansas is a team trail relay held at Centennial Park in Fayetteville, Arkansas, on trails originally built for mountain biking. The course runs through the granite-studded forest of Kessler Mountain and offers views of the Ozark Mountains. The venue is about 10 minutes from downtown Fayetteville and uses the park and surrounding trail network.

The full relay covers 124.8 miles in total, with 15.6 miles per runner on average. The event lists a total elevation gain of 13,784 feet and an average gain per runner of 1,723 feet. The course description notes flowy mountain bike style singletrack and mixed trail features adapted for running.

Ragnar Village serves as the event base with camping and onsite amenities. Village features include bonfires, music, yoga, prizes, food trucks, and beverage options. Sleeping options listed include field camping, glamping sites, and a rent a tent service. The event package for teams mentions participant items such as partner samples, a captain's gift, team medals, and team finisher shirts.

Practical notes provided for the event include the park address at 500 S Centennial Park Ln, Fayetteville, AR, and typical April weather in the area with daytime highs around the 70s and nighttime lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Rain in April is noted as a possibility. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.