Ragnar Trail Rainier
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Ragnar Trail Rainier : Crystal Mountain, WA
Trail Rainier is a team trail relay held August 21-22, 2026 at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Crystal Mountain, Washington (33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Enumclaw, WA 98022). The course runs on National Forest land and passes high alpine areas with views of Mt. Rainier, alpine lakes, waterfalls, and flowing creeks. The event includes a mid-race gondola ride to reach higher terrain.
The full relay covers 124.8 miles total, with 15.6 miles per runner on average. The course reports a total elevation gain of 28,288 feet and a gain per runner of 3,536 feet, indicating substantial sustained climbing and descending across the loops. The event format uses multiple trail loops; the organizer describes three main loops.
Team options and listed pricing include Standard Team (8 runners, $1,645, 2 days, 1 night), Ultra Team (4 runners, $950, 2 days, 1 night), Black Loop (2 runners, $425, 2 days, 1 night) and Sprint Team (3 runners, $400, 1 day). Ragnar Village at the resort provides weekend accommodations and amenities such as glamping and tent rentals, bonfires, music, yoga, food trucks, and prize activities. Restaurants are available at the top and base of the mountain, and alcohol is BYOB or may be purchased from resort restaurants. The closest major airport listed is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, about 1.5 hours away. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
