Key Contacts
Race Command: 661-724-6271
Text this number during the race to reach Ragnar staff. They also text important updates to your van through this system. Save it in all 6 phones before race day. Provide at least one phone number per van at check-in.
Race Director Info Session — July 24, 7:00 PM CST
Online AMA with the Race Director before race week. Good opportunity to ask course-specific questions.
Pre-Race Packet Pickup — Aug 6, 5:00–7:30 PM, Stillwater High School
Day before the race. Both vans can check in together or separately. All safety gear must be present at pickup. Saves time on race morning.
3-Strike DQ Policy
3 violations across the entire team = disqualification. Every person in the van is responsible. Know the rules. Brief everyone before race day.
Actions that earn a strike
- Running during night hours without required safety gear (vest + headlamp + taillight)
- Non-runner crossing a road without an orange safety flag
- Van stopping on a designated No Van Support leg
- Van arriving at a major exchange before the assigned hold time
- Runner using a restroom outside of designated facilities
- Inappropriate or offensive van decorations
- Failing to follow instructions from race staff
Night Safety Hours
Night hours: 8:00 PM – 6:30 AM
All safety gear is mandatory during this window. Hours can shift due to weather — monitor Race Command texts. When in doubt, gear up.
Active runner requirements during night hours
Reflective vest — worn, visible
Headlamp — on and illuminated, facing forward
Taillight — clipped to the back so cars see you from behind
Headlamp — on and illuminated, facing forward
Taillight — clipped to the back so cars see you from behind
Non-runners outside the van also need a safety vest during night hours
Anyone standing outside the vehicle at an exchange during night hours — whether cheering or just waiting — must be wearing a reflective vest. No exceptions.
Hold Times
If your van arrives at a major exchange before your assigned hold time, you will be held for 1 hour as a penalty. Check the official Ragnar pace calculator for your team's specific hold times.
Major exchanges with hold times
Hold times apply at: Start, Exchange 6, Exchange 12, Exchange 18, Exchange 24, Exchange 30, and the Finish. These are the major van handoff points where both vans converge. Don't show up early.
On-Course Rules
Run against traffic — unless course signs say otherwise
Ragnar's standard road safety rule. Course signs will indicate exceptions for specific segments. All runners should know this before the starting gun.
Bib must be on the front, number clearly visible
Every runner must wear their bib on the front of their body during their leg. The number must be readable. This is checked at exchanges.
Orange crossing flags — required for non-runners crossing roads
Ragnar gives 2 orange flags per van at check-in. Any non-runner crossing a road must use one. Flags must be returned at the finish line. Don't lose them.
No Van Support legs — know them before race day
Certain legs prohibit the van from stopping, cheering, or handing off supplies to the runner. Check the runner packet for which legs are designated No Van Support. Stopping on these legs is an automatic strike.
Race Day Reminders
Arrive 1 hour before your wave start — mandatory safety briefing
Van must check in and attend a required 10–15 minute safety briefing at the start line. No briefing = no race. Don't cut it close.
The wristband IS the relay baton — do not lose it
Ragnar issues one wristband per team at check-in. It gets slapped onto the incoming runner at every exchange and is the only proof of relay continuity. Losing it is a serious problem. Designate a keeper.
Hot showers available at Exchange 24 — $2 cash
One known shower location on the course. Bring $2 in cash per person if you want to use them. Pack body wipes for all the other exchanges.
Cupless race — no cups provided anywhere on course
Water refill stations exist but Ragnar provides zero cups. Every runner needs their own reusable bottle or hydration pack. No exceptions — this isn't optional.
Van Requirements
Allowed: 12 or 15 passenger vans, large SUVs
Must fit in a standard parking space. Max dimensions: 6'6" wide, 20' long. Two vans per team total.
Not allowed: RVs, motorhomes, campers, trailers, buses, limos
These vehicles cannot enter exchange zones. If you show up in one, you'll be turned away. Stick to a standard 12 or 15 passenger van or a large SUV.