Ragnar Road Reach The Beach
Road Reach The Beach and Road Sprint Reach The Beach
Fri, Sep 18, 2026 - Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Where and when
Location: 516 N Main St, Lancaster, NH 03584, USA
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Ragnar Road Reach The Beach
- Road Reach The Beach: $174.58 - $200
- Road Sprint Reach The Beach: $116.66 - $133.33
Route information
Established in 1999, we're celebrating 26 years of Reach the Beach! The race happens September 12-13, 2025! Join us for one of the nation's oldest and most historic relay races filled with tradition and community celebration. As always, NO volunteers are required. This year, your adventure will start at Lancaster Fairgrounds in Lancaster, New Hampshire. From there, you and your team will run along alpine lakes, over rolling hills and across covered bridges. From the mountains to the beach, there's nothing quite like New England in the fall. This course does not disappoint. This race boasts some of our best community support, with decorated exchanges, volunteers in full costume and even neighborhood block parties. We couldn't ask for a warmer welcome for our amazing runners. The finish line awaits you at Hampton Beach. And yes, it's really right on the beach where you can dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean. Celebrate your accomplishment with your team at the finish line party filled with music, medals, vendors and more! Some highlights are the amazing beer garden and (big news!) Big Pig BBQ is BACK this year and ready to fuel your post-race appetite. Sign up now to run, drive, (sleep?) and repeat all the way from Lancaster Fairgrounds to Hampton Beach, NH.
What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Participant T-shirt
- Beer sales
- BBQ provided
- Games and giveaways
- Ragnar Gear Tent
- Partner tents
- Recovery zone
Event day logistics
*Details to be finalized closer to event
Thursday
5:00pm - 8:00pm Thursday night packet pick up and gear store is open located at Exchange 6.
Friday
5:00am is first start time - please reference your team's assigned start time to know when to report to the start line
Saturday
5:00am sprint start - please reference your team's assigned start time to know when to report to the sprint start line.
8:00pm finish line closes
Cupless Event
Every participant should bring two cups, one for cold liquids and one for hot liquids. No cups will be provided whilst you are running or in the Ragnar Village, as all water stations will be cupless.
Age Restrictions
Runners must be 12 or older to participate. Any participant under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver.
Any team with one or more participant(s) under the age of 18 must also have at least 1 adult (25 or older) with them at the race. The adult can camp with the team at no cost and can pace minor runners.
Pace
Your team must have an average of at least an 11-minute per mile pace to finish the course in the specified timeline.
Mandatory Kit
Each van must present the following items at check-in:
- 2 flashlights or headlamps (team needs a total of at least 4)
- 6 reflective vests (team needs a total of at least 12)
- 2 LED tail lights (team needs a total of at least 4)
Course Rules
Take nothing and leave nothing. Runners are encouraged to wear clothing with pockets that zip to store any litter. Toilets and trash cans will be provided in the Ragnar Village for disposal of litter. At check in, each van will receive a bag for trash and recycling to store trash until a dumpster is available at a major exchange point. Ragnar will provide portable toilets at each exchange and we ask runners to use the provided toilets. Please be respectful to the residents and communities our course runs through!