Ragnar Trail Rainier
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Ragnar Trail Rainier
Ragnar Trail Rainier is a team trail relay held August 21-22, 2026 at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Crystal Mountain, Washington. The event uses National Forest land and features three trail loops through high alpine terrain with views of Mt. Rainier, alpine lakes, waterfalls, and flowing creeks.
The course combines difficult single track and significant elevation change. A gondola ride to the top of the mountain is part of the race experience. Weekend staging is organized around Ragnar Village, which includes camping and glamping options, bonfires, music, yoga, and onsite food vendors.
Course and race metrics:
- Total distance: 124.8 miles
- Miles per runner: 15.6 miles
- Total elevation gain: 28,288 feet
- Elevation gain per runner: 3,536 feet
Team formats and sample pricing are listed for several options, including Standard Team (8 runners, listed price $1,645, 2 days 1 night), Ultra Team (4 runners, listed price $950), Black Loop (2 runners, listed price $425), and Sprint Team (3 runners, listed price $400, 1 day). Each team entry includes items such as partner samples, a captain gift, team medals, and team finisher shirts.
Additional details note restaurants at the resort base and summit, food trucks, alcohol available for purchase or BYOB, glamping and tent rentals, and that Seattle Tacoma airport is about 1.5 hours away. Typical temperatures at the resort are reported between 53°F and 75°F with low humidity. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
