Black Loop : Take your Ragnar Trail experience to the next level. Are you badass enough?

HOW IT WORKS

The Ragnar Black Loop is a team type available at select Ragnar Trail races. Instead of teams of 8 running relay-style, just you and a teammate will run the green, yellow and red loops together on day one.

Beginning early on day 2, you will conquer the Black Loop. Team start times will be based on your aggregate times from the day before with the fastest team starting first. The first team to cross the finish line wins overall!

TAKE IT ON

Together, the two of you will each complete 30-ish miles by time you finish the Black Loop. The elevation will be brutal, it won’t be easy, but the views and satisfaction will be totally worth it.

TEAM UP

Find a friend, sister, dad, co-worker, stranger on the street who is just as adventurous as you are and get ready for some unforgettable memories on the Black Loop.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does this really work?

There will be a mass start on day one late morning/early afternoon, where you and your teammate will complete the Green Loop together.

Once you both (running together) finish Green, you and your teammate will have a one-hour window between approximately 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to start the Yellow Loop (running together).

Wrap up Yellow together and take a short break to recover until it’s time to tackle the Red Loop. Once again, you and your teammate will have a one-hour start time window between approximately 9:00 PM and 10:00 PM to start the Red Loop together.

Beginning at approximately 7:00 AM on day two, we will begin sending teams out, one team at a time, to the Black Loop based on day one’s aggregate loop times (Green + Yellow + Red). Together, you and your teammate will take on the infamous Black Loop course with breathtaking views and challenging climbs.

Exact times will be set closer to the race for all the loops.

How am I assigned my team’s Black Loop start time?

The Black Loop start time on Saturday morning will be based on your team’s aggregate (Green + Yellow + Red) loop times. The 1st place team will start at 7:00AM. Your start time will be calculated depending on how many minutes behind you are from the leading time. For example, if you are seven minutes behind, your start time will be 7:07 am. If your team is more than 30 minutes back from the 1st place team, your team will start in a mass start group at 7:30AM.

The first team to the finish line of the Black Loop wins the race overall!

How much does it cost?

Cost of entry is $390 per team of two ($195 per runner).

Do we still have to provide a volunteer?

Sure don’t!

Is this supported?

There will be aid stations throughout the Black Loop with hydration options and food. In addition, we recommend that you still bring your own snacks and hydration. Note that all Ragnar hydration stations are cupless.

I am already signed up for a Standard or Ultra team for this Ragnar Trail Race, can I transfer into this division?

Yes. If you have already registered and paid for a Standard or Ultra team, we will allow you to transfer. You will be given a Ragnar Credit for the difference in the team registration cost that you can put toward any future Ragnar race within the next 12 months.

If you have any questions about this or want to transfer into the Black Loop division, please contact Ragnar Customer Service: [email protected]

Does this take place during the normal Ragnar Trail race?

Yes. You will be running with the other runners of this event on the Green, Yellow and Red Loops. The Black Loop however is a separate team type/challenge with the normal Ragnar Trail event.

What if I run faster than my teammate?

For optimal Black Loop enjoyment, we highly recommend you run together. Your time will end when the second teammate completes each loop. It is expected that you are within shouting distance of your partner at all times while on course. This is for safety reasons and also to help encourage each other to run the best you can.

Do I really have to run with my teammate the whole time?

Nope. As stated above, you don’t necessarily need to run together, but your time is based on the teammate that finishes second. And we swear it will be more fun to run with your teammate.

Other than bragging rights for running more than other teams, please tell me that I get a sweet medal?

You will receive a Black Loop medal. As per our normal trail races, you will also have access to the village, vendors, camping area, unlimited coffee / hot cocoa, and unlimited s'mores. Maybe more sleep? 🤔 Just kidding about that last part.

What divisions exist for Black Loop?

There will be a men’s, women’s and mixed division within Black Loop.