Ragnar Suncoast
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Ragnar Suncoast - Clearwater Beach, Florida
Ragnar Suncoast takes place October 23-24, 2026 on Florida's Gulf Coast with a relay format that runs across two daytime loops. Teams run the South Loop on Friday and the North Loop on Saturday, with both loops starting and finishing at the Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key. The event does not include night running; the race wraps each evening.
Teams are offered in several formats: a Standard Team of 8 runners (2 days, 1 night), an Ultra Team of 4 runners (2 days, 1 night), and a Sprint Team of 4 runners (1 day). Listed pricing for team types at the time of publication includes a Standard Team fee of $1,695 ($211 per runner), an Ultra Team fee of $900 ($225 per runner), and a Sprint Team fee of $475 ($118 per runner).
The full course covers 127 miles total, with 15.9 miles per runner on average and zero total elevation gain. Route highlights include the Pinellas Trail, Fort De Soto Park and Beach, St. Pete Beach, Madeira Beach, Belleair Beach, Safety Harbor, and the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. Expected views include white sand beaches, sunsets over the water, and palm tree lined trails.
The Sheraton Resort on Sand Key serves as home base and offers beach access, a pool, onsite restaurants and bars. Evening activities on site include live music, beach bonfires, and provided food and beer. Typical weather for this time of year is sunny with daytime highs in the low to mid 80s and nighttime lows in the mid 60s. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
