Trails at Centennial Park ( Photo: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer)A group that produces team-based running events around the country is planning to host a trail run in Fayetteville next spring.
Ragnar Events will host the first ever Ragnar Trail Arkansas, a 120-mile run on the trails at Centennial Park and Kessler Mountain. The run will take place April 19-20, 2024.
Ragnar events began in 2004, and have grown to host thousands of runners at events around the country each year. The events look pretty fun. Folks dress up in costumes, and there’s a big campground to hang out at when you’re not running.
“For several years we have hosted successful Ragnar events in neighboring states, such as Texas and Kentucky, and could not be more excited to bring Ragnar to Northwest Arkansas,” said Amber Hardesty, Ragnar trail operations manager, in a press release announcing the Fayetteville event.
“We recognize the area as an outdoor mecca and activities such as trail running are extremely popular here,” Hardesty said. “The world-class trails at Centennial Park and Kessler Mountain are perfectly suited for trail running. Our participants will love the beauty and accessibility of these trails. We are excited to support the community, partner with local organizations, and look forward to returning here year after year.”
Early registration opened July 17, and is $1,240 for a team of 8, $740 for a team of 4, or $400 for a team of 2. Fees will go up a bit as the race gets closer.
For more info or to register, visit https://www.runragnar.com/event-detail/trail/arkansas.
