Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase
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Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase
Ragnar Road Bourbon Chase is a team road relay across Kentucky from Clermont, KY to Lexington, KY. The course covers 206 miles through the Bluegrass region, with rolling hills and countryside views. The event notes an average of 17.2 miles per runner and overall elevation described as rolling hills.
Teams can enter different formats: Standard teams of 12 runners (2 days, 1 night), Ultra teams of 6 runners (2 days, 1 night), and Sprint teams of 6 runners (1 day). Listed entry prices correspond to each team type. Sprint teams start at Exchange 24 and run relay style alongside Standard teams toward the finish.
Major course locations include a start at Jim Beam Distilling Company in Clermont, exchanges such as Exchange 6 at Makers Mark Distillery and Exchange 12 in the town of Danville, and a finish at Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company in Lexington. Major exchanges reunite Van 1 and Van 2 and are described as having partner product activations and festival-like activities. The after party and some finish line activities are hosted by Town Branch Bourbon. Finish-line bourbon sampling includes multiple distilleries such as Jim Beam, Makers Mark, Wild Turkey, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company, and others.
On-site amenities listed for the weekend include pre-race dinner and post-race brunch tickets, food trucks, and finish-line bourbon tastings. Typical weather is described as mild fall temperatures from the mid-40s to low 70s Fahrenheit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
