About
An experience you'll never forget, grab your friends and family and head to the desert at Ragnar Trail Arizona. In your teams, take on 120 miles of scenic trails and be rewarded with panoramic views. When you're not running, take in the buzzing atmosphere as you meet amazing new people and relax under the stars.Fri, Nov 6, 2026 - Sat, Nov 7, 2026
Where and when
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85268, USAEvent summary
Here are the distances available for Ragnar Trail ArizonaTrail Arizona
Trail Arizona Single Loop
Trail Arizona 6H Ultra
Trail Arizona 24H Ultra
Route information
Ragnar Trail Arizona is back! Grab your camping gear and join us for the epic running adventure out in the desert at McDowell Mountain Regional Park just outside Phoenix, November-1-2, 2025. Teams of 8 will spend two days and one—or two—star-filled nights running 3 beautiful trail loops for 120-ish miles, relay-style. These single-track trails are perfect for all levels of runner and are so sublime you’ll be dreaming about them for weeks. If the trails alone don’t get you hooked, the majestic mountain views and cacti lined sunsets in this desert oasis will do the trick.What's included
- Finisher's medal
- Participant T-shirt and goodie bag
- Coffee and hot water
- Ragnar gear tent
- Water stations
- Demo tent
- Sunset bonfires and s'mores
- Food trucks with food available for purchase
- Recovery zone featuring pneumatic leg compression
- Trailside yoga
- KT group wrapping, rolling and stretching session
- Solar charging station
How to get there
16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85268, USA*Details finalized closer to the eventEvent day logistics
*Details finalized closer to the eventFriday
16:00 Friday night camping and gear drop open
17:00 Village opens (check-in and gear store)
17:00 - 22:00 Food and beer sales
00:00 Village closes for the night
Saturday
07:30 Gear drop, check-in and parking open
07:30 - 10:30 Breakfast sales
08:00 First teams start
17:00 Last teams start
00:00 Village closes for the night
Sunday
07:00 - 11:00 Breakfast sales
08:00 Gear drop opens
16:00 Last runners allowed on the course
18:00 Event ends
19:00 Campsite closes
Age RestrictionsRunners 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.PaceYour team must have an average of at least an 11-minute per mile pace to finish the course in the specified timeline.Mandatory KitEvery runner should have a good headlamp. It is recommended to have one with 70 lumens or more.Gear DropGear and passengers will be unloaded next to the vehicle in the Gear Drop area and the vehicle will be moved immediately to parking. You will be responsible for carrying your gear to the camping area.Check-InAll participants will be required to check in online before the event. Every member of the team must check in individually, followed by the Team Captain. When you arrive at the venue, one person from the team will check the team in at HQ.Start TimesStart times will be assigned to all teams with at least 3/4 of runners with 10k road paces saved to their profile.Cupless EventSingle-use containers are not provided at any water stations on course or for hot chocolate / coffee in the Village area. Bring your reusable hot and cold containers to use throughout the event.Campsite RulesDogs, generators, drones, RVs/trailers and campfires are prohibited at the campsite.
