Ragnar Trail Rainier Crystal Mountain, Washington, United States

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Event description

Ragnar Trail Rainier is a trail running relay event held August 21-22, 2026 at Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Crystal Mountain, Washington. Teams run 124.8 total miles across three challenging trail loops on National Forest land, with each runner covering approximately 15.6 miles and 3,536 feet of elevation gain. The course features 2,700 feet of climbing with views of Mt. Rainier, alpine lakes, and waterfalls, plus a mid-race gondola ride. Participants camp at the Ragnar Village with options for glamping or tent rentals, and amenities include bonfires, food trucks, yoga, and resort restaurants.

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Foot race | 21 Aug 2026
5.0 mi
Distance
ft
Elevation gain
6,768 ft
Elevation high
5,446 ft
Elevation avg
Trail/Dirt
ft
Elevation loss
4,301 ft
Elevation low
50%
Climb factor
Course last updated 10 Oct 2026
Ragnar Trail Rainier - Yellow Loop course map and elevation profile

Stats summary

Race distanceDistanceEle gainEle lossEle avgPavedGravelDirtNarrow
Green Loop2.8 mi587 ft587 ft4,350 ft41%18%42%8%
Yellow Loop5.0 mi2,602 ft135 ft5,446 ft9%91%0%85%
Red Loop7.6 mi630 ft3,107 ft5,125 ft24%72%4%72%
Black Loop18.9 mi5,663 ft5,666 ft5,361 ft12%80%8%59%
Event history
Race data contributors
Nick Knipe