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Ragnar Road Minnesota

Name: Ragnar Road Minnesota
Start: 2026-08-07T05:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-07T05:00:00.000Z
Location: Cass Gilbert Memorial Park, 30 Sherburne Ave, St Paul, MN 55155, USA
Rating: 4.4

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Cass Gilbert Memorial Park, Saint Paul

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About

Lake to the iconic Lake Superior, over 200 miles in teams of 12 (or 6), relay style. Starting in St Paul, follow the St Croix River taking in the fresh air and beautiful Minnesota countryside. Come for a great atmosphere, delicious food and memories which will last a lifetime.

Road Minnesota and Road Sprint Minnesota

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Fri, Aug 7, 2026 - Sat, Aug 8, 2026

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Saint Paul, United States

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Where and when

Location

Cass Gilbert Memorial Park, 30 Sherburne Ave, St Paul, MN 55155, USA

Start times

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Ragnar Road Minnesota

Road Minnesota

$162.50 - $191.66

Road Sprint Minnesota

$112.50 - $125

Route information

Your team will battle 36 legs This epic journey starts in St Paul, and promises quaint towns and beautiful lakes all the way to Duluth. See all that the Land of 10,000 Lakes has to offer as you meander throughout. The majority of the terrain is paved paths with plenty of shade. As the finish line gets closer, so does the stunning view of the iconic Lake Superior - perfect for a dip after two days of tough running.

What's included

Finisher's medal
Event T-shirts
Post-race awards for top finishers
Chip timing
First Aid stations
Hydration stations
One free pizza per van
DJ and games
Food available to purchase from local food trucks
Partner tents & activities

How to get there

Cass Gilbert Memorial Park, 30 Sherburne Ave, St Paul, MN 55155, USA

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All Exchange Locations will be finalized closer to the event.

Start Line

Cass Gilbert Memorial Park, 30 Sherburne Ave, St Paul, MN 55155 (adjacent to the Minnesota State Capitol)

Directions to the Race Venue

Directions to will be provided on the Travel section of the race page and located within your race’s runner packet and information.

Exchange 6

Stillwater High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd, Oak Park Heights, MN

Exchange 12

Running Aces Casino and Hotel, 15201 Running Aces Blvd. Columbus, MN 55025

Exchange 18

Pine City Fairgrounds, 707 1st Ave NW Pine City, MN 55063

Exchange 24

Willow River School, 8142 Pine St, Willow River, MN 55795

Exchange 30

Carlton High School, 405 School Ave, Carlton, MN 55718

Finish Line

Duluth Rose Garden, 15 S 13 Ave E, Duluth, MN 55806

Parking

Specific parking information is included in the race's runner packet. We ask that teams bring no more than 2 vehicles to the race.

Event day logistics

* Event details will be finalized closer to the event.

Friday

Start line opens at 5:00am - please reference your team's assigned start time

Saturday

Finish line closes at 8:00pm

Check In

At check-in at the start line, Van 1 will receive runner bibs, a van number sticker, crossing flags and a slap bracelet. Participant T-shirts will be available for pickup at Exchange 6.

Age Restrictions

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 vehicle with one or more participant(s) under the age of 18 must also have at least 1 adult (25 or older) in the vehicle.

Pace

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

Mandatory Kit

Each van must present the following items at check-in:

2 flashlights or headlamps (team needs a total of at least 4)
6 reflective vests (team needs a total of at least 12)
2 LED tail lights (team needs a total of at least 4)

Exchange Point Facilities

Start Line

Hydration
Van 1 & Ultra Teams Check In
Ragnar Goodie Bags - 1 per team

Exchange 6

Van 2 Check In
Race Packet Pick Up & Ragnar Goodie Bags (1 per van)
Team T-Shirts (both Van 1 & 2)
Ragnar Gear Tent
Ragnar Partner Tents / Giveaways
Kona Ice and Bratwerks food trucks available for purchase

Exchange 12

Massage therapist for only $1 per minute. Please be sure to get your legs prepared for the next day.
Fundraiser at The Forest Lake Good Samaritans. Buy snacks, coffee & water for $1-2, cash only.
Chill Vibes - the local ice cream truck, cash or card.
Medic tent

Exchange 13

This 12ish-mile leg is bound to get people hungry, support the locals and feed your appetite with burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks and candy. Runners who complete this gnarly Ragnar Leg deservedly receive a medal for being awesome.

Exchange 18

Medic station
Hydration station
Outdoor sleeping
Moms Parkside Cafe serving Southwest Chicken or Beef Rice Bowls ($12). Vegetarian options are available, all bowls are gluten-free.
Pizza Pub serving pizza by the slice and fresh fruit cups.

Exchange 20

The iconic Tobie's offering six packs of their famous caramel rolls and sticky buns and growlers of coffee. Pre-order today to ensure the energy levels are kept high during the early morning runs. Call 320-384-6174 to pre-order that morale boost to ensure your team is fuelled up.

Exchange 24

Medic station
Hydration station
Showers (limited space, community showers in the school locker room, please bring a towel)
Outdoor sleeping at the football field
Indoor sleeping in the gym
Willow River Schools will be serving various snacks and meals with all proceeds going to the PTO to help them stock their school (menu to come)

Exchange 28

It's a return to TJ's this year at Exchange 28, serving their famous breakfast brats and other delicious breakfast items. A perfect pick-me-up as your team starts to think about the final legs of the relay. Raid the grocery store for first aid items and Biofreeze. The deli is offering pasta salads, hot meals, ice cream, jerky and bakery items. Stock up the van and bill your bellies as you prepare for the final battle to the finish line.

Exchange 30

Medic station
Hydration station
Outdoor sleeping
Indoor sleeping
Magnolia Cafe returns this year at Exchange 30, starting at 5:00am with Ragnar themed items including breakfast burritos, bagels, freshly baked cinnamon rolls, muffins and ice cream.

Finish Line

Please check parking before the event as there is no designated parking