Ragnar Trail Michigan

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Team up with your friends to take on the ultimate trail challenge. Take turns running 3 trail loops surrounded by rolling hills and endless forest. This event promises amazing viewpoints and a buzzing atmosphere in Ragnar Village. A weekend of fresh air, star-gazing and, of course, plenty of s'mores around the bonfire.

Trail Michigan and Trail Michigan Sprint

Where and when

Grayling, United States

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Ragnar Trail Michigan

Route information

This trail event based in Hanson Hills Recreation Area is the perfect opportunity to escape the city and take on this huge challenge with your team. Based less than one hour from Traverse City, your team of 8 (or 4 for an even bigger challenge) will take turns running over two days, through the night, on three single-track trails, truly experiencing what the Michigan countryside has to offer. Be surrounded by luscious forests with endless Pine and Maple, over rolling hills with picturesque views. At night, take a minute to appreciate the billions of stars lighting the way (plus your headlamp).

The Ragnar Village never fails to create a vibrant atmosphere, you'll be chilling and partying with your friends and meeting amazing competitors. Campfires, s'mores, music, all in the fresh air and under the stars (and some well-deserved rest between runs). Teams are welcome to arrive early for a bonus day of camping and fun.

Green Loop

Distance - 3 miles

Elevation Gain - 423.18 feet

All trail loops start from the Ragnar Village. The Green Loop follows the same start as the Yellow and Red loops, along the cross-country ski trails out to the main section. The path then splits from the Yellow and Red route onto single-track paths where the fun begins. Soon after, you'll be met with the first climb over the first mile, and rewarded with a view of the scenic bluffs of Michigan's forest countryside. This trail has a great undulating flow and before long, you'll rejoin the other trails and descend into the Ragnar Village.

Yellow Loop

Distance - 6 miles

Elevation Gain - 752.7 feet

The Yellow Loop leaves Ragnar Village along the same paths as the other trails, and splits from the Green Trail after a 1/2 mile, then splits from the Red Trail shortly after. Take in the forest air as you run over rolling hills surrounded by beautiful Pines and Maples. Before long, you'll rejoin the other trails and descend into the Ragnar Village. Please contact the Race Director if you plan to take on the course as an adaptive athlete. All-terrain wheelchair accessible.

Red Loop

Distance - 7.8 miles

Elevation Gain - 919.98 feet

The Red Loop promises to make you smile as you take on some of the event's fastest, most enjoyable trails. Once again, this trail follows the same exit out of the Ragnar Village and splits after the first hill. Push yourself for an 8-mile experience which will make you feel unstoppable. Please contact the Race Director if you plan to take on the course as an adaptive athlete. All-terrain wheelchair accessible.

What's included

• Finisher's medal
• Participant T-shirt and goodie bag
• Ragnar Gear Store
• Demo tent
• Water stations
• Food vendors
• Coffee, hot cocoa and hot water
• Bonfire and s'mores
• Recovery zone with rolling and stretching session
• KT Tape group wrapping session

How to get there

7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, MI 49738, USA

Participants will enter the venue from Old Lake Road. Signs will direct you to Hanson Hills, where the Gear Drop is located. Old Lake Road can be accessed via the W M-72 Highway and is less than 5 minutes from Grayling.

There is a charge of $20 for parking if arriving on Thursday night, and $10 if arriving on Friday. This can be paid by credit card only. Once paid, you can come and go as you please. Please note RVs are not allowed to park in the parking area. To bring an RV you must reserve your site for $30.

Event day logistics

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.

Your team must have an average of at least an 11-minute per mile pace to finish the course in the specified timeline.

Every runner should have a good headlamp. It is recommended to have one with 70 lumens or more.

All 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 times will be assigned to all teams with at least 3/4 of runners with 10k road paces saved to their profile.

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.

No dogs, generators, drones or campfires. Quiet hours 12am-6am. Campsites are not assigned and you can choose your own spot (within a 25'x25' area). Tent stakes larger than standard 6-10