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Zion Ragnar Trail Relay – A Successful 2013 Event!

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Over 1,600 runners just completed competition in the Ragnar Trail Relay at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort (April 26-27).   The event was a great success as the weather cooperated completely and provided cool nights and moderate day-time temperatures for the runners.   Participants were in great spirits throughout the night and next day as they ran each of their three legs, and then patiently waited in-between.

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A runner celebrates as he crosses the finish on one of his relay legs.

Pam Weileemann from Heber, Utah volunteered at Ragnar because her sons were running in the trail relay. “For guys like my boys who are fathers of families this is a great experience. They brought their young children to this event and are having awonderful time,” said Weileemann.

Groups of runners came from as far away as Atlanta, Georgia and from all around the U.S.

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A view across the pool at the tent city that was part of the Ragnar Trail Relay event.

Zion Ponderosa and Ragnar management also cooperated with the local student members of the Future Farmers of America to provide an opportunity to raise funds for the FFA.   Members and advisers from Valley and Kanab High Schools in Kane County assisted with meal service at an evening dinner and provided a pancake breakfast in the morning.   Houston’s Catering provided a mobile kitchen to assist with the event.
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Clear skies brought brilliant stars over the Ragnar tent city at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

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Fire Group

A group gathers around one of the several campfires that burned through the night.

Ragnar – Zion Event Coming Soon!

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
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Ragnar Trail Relay is coming soon to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort

Check out this big upcoming Zion Ragnar Trail Relay event!  Run with your team on an incredibly scenic course on the forest plateau above Zion National Park. Read the press release here. See more in our Ragnar blog post.

Ragnar at Zion – April 26-27, 2013

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Ragnar is coming again to Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort this April 26-27.   For those of you who know what Ragnar is, then you’ll be excited to participate at such a grand location.  For those who don’t know what a Ragnar Trail Relay is, here’s a brief synopsis.

Ragnar Trail Relay

Ragnar Trail Relay at Zion Ponderosa - Photo By Jason Lanier

Teams of either four or eight people will run relay style on dirt trails through the woods and past scenic canyons on the property of Zion Ponderosa.  This  race covers 120 miles and the average race time is 20 hours.  This particular Ragnar Trail Relay will begin in staggered starts between 2 pm and 7 pm on Friday evening.  Competitors will run throughout the night under a canopy of stars as brilliant as you might see anywhere.

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Trail Relay participants take in a canyon view near Zion Park - Photo By Jason Lanier

As other team members are running their portion of the relay, the rest of the crowd will be cheering them on, enjoying the night around bonfires, and participating in the festive atmosphere.  Teams will finish their races sometime between  mid-morning and mid-afternoon on Saturday.

Trail Relay

Trail Relay participants enjoy smores around a campfire. Photo By Jason Lanier

Most participants will bring tents and will spread out across the vast meadows and open spaces at Zion Ponderosa.  With over 4,000 acres of land, there is plenty of space.   Learn more about The Ragnar Trail Relay at Zion in 2013.

About Zion Ponderosa services.

- Six different lodging types
- A vast array of activities
- Excellent dining services

Photos in this blog provided by photographer – Jason Lanier.