Ragnar Trail Appalachians
Fri, Aug 7, 2026
450 Big Bear Lake Rd, Bruceton Mills, United States
About
Escape the city for one-of-a-kind Appalachian trail running at Big Bear Lake. Navigate trails surrounded by colossal ferns, capturing the essence of Jurassic Park, — minus the dinosaurs, we think...
Trail Appalachians and Trail Appalachians Black Loop
Where and when
Location: 450 Big Bear Lake Rd, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525, USA
Event summary
Here are the distances available for Ragnar Trail Appalachians:
- Trail Appalachians: $205.62 - $231.25
- Trail Appalachians Black Loop: $212.50
Route information
Escape the daily grind and head toward adventure at Ragnar Trail Appalachians on August 7-8, 2026. Teams of 8 come together for an overnight relay at Big Bear Lake, a truly magical location that will have you asking “Did we just travel back in time?” Get this running party started early on Thursday to make this a whole 3-day weekend of friends and festivities.
- Green Loop (3.53-ish miles)
- Yellow Loop (4.6-ish miles)
- Red Loop (6.5-ish miles)
- Black Loop (17.15-ish miles)
What's included
Get ready for a full-throttle, 3-day Ragnar Trail weekend packed with camping, running, and all-around adventure!
Your Registration Includes
- Finisher's medal
- Participant T-shirt
- Team Goodie bag
Important Dates
- Final Changes to Team Name, Runner Pace & Shirt Size Deadline: July 5, 2026
- Team Start Time Assigned: July 10, 2026
- Volunteer Sign-Ups or Opt Out Opens: July 10, 2026
- Team Start Time Change Request Closes: July 24, 2026
- Volunteer Sign-Ups or Opt Out Close: August 3, 2026
- Online Roster Change Deadline: August 3, 2026
- Online Check-in Opens: August 4, 2026
- Online Check-in Closes: August 6, 2026 (2pm MST)
- Prelim Race Results Posted: August 10, 2026
- Requests for Results Clarification/Changes: August 12, 2026 (5pm MST)
- Final Race Results Posted: August 14, 2026
How to get there
450 Big Bear Lake Rd, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525, USA
Event day logistics
*Subject to change. Final schedule will be on the info tower at the event
THURSDAY
- 3:30pm - 10:00pm Participant Entry - Gear Drop, Parking, & Shuttles Open
- 5:00pm - 10:00pm Ragnar Village Opens: Team Check-In, Gear Store, Vendors
- 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Sales
- 5:00pm - 11:00pm Beer Sales by Big Bear
- 6:30pm Runner Briefing at the Stage
- 7:00pm Green Loop Shake Out Run (meet at Transition Tent)
- 12:00am Ragnar Village Closed for the Night
- 10:00pm - 6:00am Quiet Hours in all areas outside the village
FRIDAY
- 7:00am Village Opens - Runner Check In
- 7:00am - 4:00pm Breakfast and Lunch Sales
- 7:00am - 5:00pm Gear Drop and Shuttles Open
- 7:30am Free Coffee, Hot Cocoa and Hot Water (BYO Mug)
- 8:00am - 9:00pm Gear Store Opens
- 9:00am Recovery Zone Opens (will stay open overnight)
- 10:30am - Black Loop Safety Briefing (meet at Stage)
- 12:00 pm: Black Loop Teams Start (Green Loop)
- 4:00 pm: Black Loop Teams Start (Yellow Loop)
- 9:00 pm: Black Loop Teams Start (Red Loop)
- 11:00am - 11:00pm Beer Sales by Big Bear
- 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner Sales
SATURDAY
- 7:00am - 3:00pm Breakfast and Lunch Sales
- 7:00am Black Loop Teams Start Black Loop
- 8:00am Gear Store Opens
- 8:00am - 6:00pm Team Departure/Gear Pick Up, Shuttles Running
- 10:00am - 6:00pm Beer Sales by Big Bear
- 3:00pm Recovery Zone Closes
- 4:00pm Last Runners Allowed on Course
- 6:00pm Event Ends
Overnight Camping available for those that want to stay. Any waste and recycling must be picked up and taken with you when you leave on Sunday. There will not be any Saturday evening or Sunday morning food options or access to the village areas. Toilets will still be available.
Cupless Event
Single-use containers are not provided at any water stations on the course or for hot chocolate/coffee in the Village area. Bring your reusable hot and cold containers to use throughout the event.
Venue & Campsite Rules
- NO DOGS
- NO GENERATORS
- NO DRONES
- NO CAMPFIRES