Ragnar Relay: The Good, Bad and Ugly

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  • Shop for some of your favorite snacks. After all, you'll need fuel to run and stay awake.
  • Earn a one-of-a-kind medal. It's a bottle opener.
  • Receive an awesome race-tech shirt—proof that you're part of Ragarnation.
  • Starbucks coffee at major exchanges.
  • Massage stations at major exchanges.

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Jeff Dengate, Runner's World Gear Editor, gets a sports recovery massage at exchange six.

  • Pick up swag: gels, nuun tablets, discounts for local restaurants.
  • You see the one-mile marker.
  • Set a new PR.
  • Log more miles or run your farthest.

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  • Overcome unusual challenges such as not showering for 24 hours, using port-a-potties, and running at night.
  • Tally up kills (people you pass) "bang, bang".
  • Complete miles you never thought you could run. Twelve miles of fun at a 2 a.m. with no van support is tough, but accomplishing that challenge is worth every stride.
  • Laugh at hilarious spectator signs.

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  • Earn bragging rights that you and your team accomplished and what many will never do.

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Photo by ASICS America

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