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Ragnar Trail Richmond-VA

April 29, 2016 - April 30, 2016

OVERVIEW

Ragnar Trail Relays and Sports Backers have partnered to bring you Ragnar Trail Richmond-VA (RVA) presented by Salomon. Ragnar Trail RVA is an overnight trail running relay that kicks off at Pocahontas State Park April 29-30, 2016. Only 20 miles from Richmond,Pocohontas State Park boasts some of the finest trail running in Virginia. Teams of 8 (or 4) run three different loops that start and finish at Ragnar Village. Out on the trails runners will experience views of Beaver Lake, Swift Creek Lake, and billions of stars overhead. Teams will camp overnight in Ragnar Village located on the serene leafy banks of Swift Creek. Ragnar Village will include yoga, bonfires, s’mores, music, sponsor goodies and more. Ragnar Trail RVA will be an unforgettable experience that you won’t want to miss!

COURSE

Green Loop – Beaver Lake Trail – 4.6 Miles (Easy)

This Loop leaves the Village along with the Red Loop, and takes you out to the main section of mountain bike trails in the park. After ¾ of a mile, you’ll split right from Red and the single-track adventure begins! The trail has a great flow, leaving you with a fleet feet feel. Around mile 2.5 the trail turns to double-track for a short bit before a quick turn that spits you back onto single-track down to Beaver Lake. For the next mile the trail is pretty constant, offering some great views of the lake. Before you know it, you’ll re-join Red, cross the spillway and climb back up to the Village.

Yellow Loop – Swift Creek Trail – 6.2 Miles (Moderate)

The Yellow Loop runs parallel to Swift Creek Lake for the first 2.5 miles, crossing mini-bridges, and swooping up and down small contours. Then the trail turns away from the lake and starts the clockwise turn back home. But don’t worry, you’re still in for a few more miles of fun, fast, buffed out single-track before and the loop is done. Just past mile 5 you’ll join up with the Green and Red Loops to kick it back into the Village.

Red Loop – Spillway Trail – 5.7 Miles (Hard)

The Red Loop takes advantage of some of the park’s great single-track trails. After splitting away from the Green Loop ¾ of a mile in, things take a turn, and another turn, and another. This trail twists and turns so much you may lose your sense of direction. But don’t worry–just follow the course signage and let the joy flow. Before you know it, you’ll meet back up with the Green Loop on your way back to the Village, smile fully intact.

Details

Start:
April 29, 2016
End:
April 30, 2016
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Venue

Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832 United States
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