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Team Coordination
Collect each runner's current pace (min/mile)
Get recent race or training data — need this to assign legs fairly
Survey team on preferred leg difficulty (Easy / Moderate / Hard)
Ragnar rates each leg — match runner strengths to leg difficulty
Assign runner order (1–6) based on pace + leg difficulty
Each runner runs 6 legs in rotation — order matters for overnight handoffs
Build estimated run time schedule for all 36 legs
Use pace + leg distance to predict handoff times — critical for van logistics
Logistics
Figure out van situation
Rent, borrow, or buy — confirm van fits 6 runners + all gear comfortably
Register team on runragnar.com
Select Ultra team option (6 runners)
Find two designated drivers
Drivers move the van between exchanges while the team rests — must stay sober the whole race
Plan overnight sleep / rest strategy
With 6 runners each doing 6 legs, expect ~30 hrs on the road
Create shared gear checklist for each runner
Headlamps, reflective vests, layers — all required for night legs
Figure out van design
Ragnar tradition — decorate with team name, runner numbers, funny signs
Figure out magnets
Custom magnetic signs for van — team name, leg numbers, etc. Popular at Ragnar
Plan shower situation during the race
Some exchange zones have shower trucks — figure out if we're using them or doing a gym day pass near the course
Decide if we're staying the night in Duluth after the finish
Book hotel early if yes — Duluth fills up fast around race weekend
Recruit a support person (non-runner)
Someone to drive, hand off water, cheer, and help coordinate logistics so the runners can focus on running
Food & Drink
Decide on van snacks and meals for the full race
~30 hrs on the road — need real food, not just chips. PB&J, wraps, pasta, bananas, etc.
Figure out runner hydration — water, electrolytes, sports drinks
Each runner needs fluids at every exchange — especially on summer August legs
Plan overnight coffee / energy strategy
Night legs are brutal — coffee thermos, energy drinks, or caffeine chews for the 2–5am stretch
Plan cooler setup — size, ice, organization
Need a good cooler system to keep food and drinks cold for 30+ hrs
Decide what food to bring for support stops
When cheering on other runners at exchanges — bring stuff to share with the team
Fan Support & Hype
Get water guns for cheering runners on hot legs 💦
August in Minnesota = hot. Runners will love getting sprayed. Bring big ones.
Make signs and banners for exchange zones
The more ridiculous the better — other teams will love it too
Get cowbells, noisemakers, or a bluetooth speaker
Cheer your runners in loud — it genuinely helps them push harder at the end of a leg
Plan which exchange zones the support crew will cheer at
Not everyone can be at every exchange — coordinate where the biggest hype moments should be
Pack sunscreen, bug spray, and chairs for support crew
Standing at exchanges for hours in August — come prepared
Plan video recording and photos during the race
Assign someone to film handoffs, night legs, and the finish line — this is the content you'll want forever
Training
Share Ragnar leg map + distances with the full team
So everyone can train specifically for their assigned legs
Practice back-to-back runs (simulate multiple legs)
Ultra format means running tired — train for it
Do at least one night run before race day
Get comfortable running in the dark with a headlamp — required for night legs
Team Branding
Create team logo
For jerseys, magnets, van decals, and slide decks — design something that screams Boomh Shakalaka
Create team jerseys
Order custom jerseys with runner names/numbers — need lead time, order early
Write the team mission statement
What does Boomh Shakalaka stand for? Lock in the vibe — use it on jerseys, the site, and the van
Order team stickers
Stickers for helmets, water bottles, laptops — great to hand out to other teams at exchanges too