Ragnar Trail Zion

Trail Zion

Trail Zion is a multi-day trail relay held at Zion Ponderosa Ranch in Orderville, Utah. Dates listed in event materials include May 8–9, 2026 and May 7–8, 2027. The 2026 edition sold out.

The full relay covers 124.8 total miles, with 15.6 miles per runner on average. Total elevation gain for the event is 15,016 feet, which works out to about 1,877 feet of gain per runner. The course uses a mix of singletrack, double track, equestrian, and jeep trails, and passes red dirt trails and stands of pines with views toward Checkerboard Mesa, Cedar Breaks, and the landscape of Zion National Park.

Ragnar Village at Zion Ponderosa Resort serves as the event base. Village amenities listed include a pool, hot tubs, indoor showers and restrooms, dining options, food trucks, mini-golf, a rock climbing feature, and communal areas for camping and socializing. Lodging options at the venue include campsites, Rent-A-Tent service, vacation homes, cabins, tiny homes, and Conestoga Wagons; glamping is noted as sold out in current materials.

Team options and published pricing are shown for two formats: Standard Team for 8 runners at $1,595 (listed as $199 per runner) and Ultra Team for 4 runners at $950 (listed as $237 per runner). Event materials list included items such as team medals, team finisher shirts, a captain's gift, and partner samples. Closest major airports named are Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, with St. George as the closest regional airport. Daytime temperatures are noted in the high 70s to low 80s, with nights in the 40s and wide temperature variation possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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