Ragnar Road Michigan

About the event

Sandy beaches, lighthouse views, and charming towns

With Lake Michigan as your guide, experience a race that combines challenging runs and beautiful scenery

Dine and dash your way to the finish line!

Run along the dunes of Lake Michigan

Charming small towns from start to finish

Teams & pricing

Run as a team

Select what team type is best for you and your crew:

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Standard Team

12 runners

2 days, 1 night

$2,190*

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Ultra Team

6 runners

2 days, 1 night

$1,355*

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Sprint Team

6 runners

1 day

$790*

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Sprint Ultra

3 runners

1 day

$445*

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The course

Traverse City to Muskegon

Navigate through apple orchards and rolling hills, offering a scenic route that showcases the best of Michigan’s fall landscape. From from Traverse City to Muskegon, every mile is a celebration of Michigan’s natural beauty and vibrant culture. And did we mention food? Opportunities to sample all that Michigan has to offer all along the course.

Total Miles

203

Average Miles Per Runner

10-21

Elevation Gain

985 feet

Views

Picturesque towns and beaches

Leg details

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Major Exchange and Finish Line Happenings

Major exchanges are where Van 1 and Van 2 are reunited. Expect sweet happenings and a festival like atmosphere fueled with partner product, demo experiences and more. Get ready for an epic finish line party that may just be our beachiest celebration yet! And new this year - food trucks at major exchanges, taste the best of what Michigan has to offer!

Exchange 6

St. Ambrose Cellars

Exchange 12

Onekama Park

Finish Line

Pere Marquette Park

Race weekend guide

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What's included

Each team comes with...

Partner Samples

Captain's Gift

Team Medals

Team Finisher Shirts

Additional information

Location

Start Line: Open Space Park. 111 W Grandview Parkway. Traverse City, MI, 49684
Finish Line: Pere Marquette Park - 3510 Channel Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441

Amenities

St. Ambrose Cellars Meadery
Partner Prizes and Demo Experience
Epic finish line party on the shore at The Deck
The Deck:This amazing beachfront restaurant is serving as our beer garden and will be the perfect capstone to an incredible race! Runners will be able to receive their free beer and each van will receive their free appetizer at our own private Ragnar bar. Also, all teams will get 20% off food so stay and enjoy this awesome spot!
Get ready at the start line with Natures Bakery Mini-Café: Fuel up with Hot Coffee & Natures Bakery Bar Samples—your adventure starts here!
Ragnar Leg: The runner who completes this leg gets a unique medal. Plus, enjoy Kate’s Real Food Protein Bar samples—grab yours as a reward for your hard work!
Yellowstone Bourbon Sampling: Sip on Yellowstone Select Bourbon Saturday from 2 p.m.-7 p.m! Plus, charge up at the lounge area and look out for cool giveaways.
Pressio Custom Shirts: Get creative with print on demand Finisher designs in the gear store for newly purchased items!
Natures Bakery Café & Lounge: Serving up hot coffee, hot chocolate, Natures Bakery samples, and a lounge to chill and relax together in.
Vega Nutrition Zone: Power up with Pre-workout, Post-workout, and Vega Protein with Creatine to refuel and speed your recovery.
Bag Balm Anti-Chafe Station: Keep your skin protected with Bag Balm samples.
Tailwind Rapid Hydration Sampling: Enjoy samples from Tailwind in your on-site goodie bag.
OKA Recovery Sandal "Treat Your Feet" Mat: A must for those tired feet- your feet will thank you!
Save up to 60% on hotel stays for your next race with exclusive discounts through Hotel Engine!
Get savings on rental cars and rental vans at Avis and Budget with exclusive discounts for Ragnar.

Weather

Enjoy mild weather
Average highs around 67°F and lows of 54°F
That perfect crisp, fall air!

Get ready

Runner order & distances

Standard Teams - Each runner runs 3 legs. Ultra Teams - Each runner runs 6 legs. Sprint Teams run legs 25-36.

1st Leg

2nd Leg

3rd Leg

Runner 1 14.0mi

Leg #1 5.6mi

Leg #13 5.3mi

Leg #25 3.1mi

Runner 2 17.7mi

Leg #2 8.2mi

Leg #14 7.5mi

Leg #26 2.0mi

Runner 3 15.4mi

Leg #3 3.1mi

Leg #15 7.8mi

Hard

Leg #27 4.5mi

Runner 4 10.7mi

Leg #4 3.1mi

Leg #16 4.5mi

Leg #28 3.1mi

Runner 5 17.7mi

Leg #5 4.1mi

Leg #17 7.4mi

Leg #29 6.2mi

Runner 6 20.8mi

Leg #6 5.7mi

Leg #18 8.0mi

Leg #30 7.1mi

Runner 7 13.3mi

Leg #7 5.6mi

Leg #19 3.8mi

Leg #31 3.9mi

Runner 8 15.7mi

Leg #8 7.6mi

Leg #20 2.1mi

Leg #32 6.0mi

Runner 9 22.0mi

Leg #9 9.4mi

Hard

Leg #21 3.6mi

Leg #33 9.0mi

Hard

Runner 10 18.1mi

Leg #10 6.0mi

Leg #22 7.9mi

Leg #34 4.2mi

Runner 11 16.4mi

Leg #11 4.5mi

Leg #23 8.0mi

Hard

Leg #35 3.9mi

Runner 12 21.5mi

Leg #12 8.1mi

Leg #24 7.9mi

Leg #36 5.5mi

1st & 4th Legs

2nd & 5th Legs

3rd & 6th Legs

Runner 1 30.3mi

Leg #1 5.6mi
Leg #7 5.2mi

Leg #13 7.5mi
Leg #19 4.7mi

Leg #25 3.5mi
Leg #31 3.8mi

Runner 2 33.6mi

Leg #2 7.4mi
Leg #8 7.5mi

Leg #14 7.5mi
Leg #20 3.2mi

Leg #26 2.0mi
Leg #32 6.0mi

Runner 3 36.9mi

Leg #3 3.1mi
Leg #9 9.4mi

Leg #15 7.8mi
Leg #21 3.1mi

Leg #27 4.5mi
Leg #33 9.0mi

Runner 4 32.8mi

Leg #4 6.9mi
Leg #10 6.2mi

Leg #16 5.7mi
Leg #22 6.7mi

Leg #28 3.1mi
Leg #34 4.2mi

Runner 5 32.9mi

Leg #5 2.8mi
Leg #11 5.0mi

Leg #17 6.2mi
Leg #23 8.0mi

Leg #29 6.2mi
Leg #35 4.7mi

Runner 6 37.4mi

Leg #6 5.7mi
Leg #12 5.2mi

Leg #18 9.1mi
Leg #24 6.0mi

Leg #30 6.5mi
Leg #36 4.9mi

Important dates

Additional details in the Runner Packet

Runner Packet

Change Team Name/Paces/Shirt Size

August 17, 2025

Start Times

Posted

August 22, 2025

Volunteer Shifts

Open

August 22, 2025

Close

September 12, 2025

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