Event Description
The Runes of Ragnarok (The RoR) is a virtual race series with 7 stages [can be done anywhere] worthy of the viking apocalypse! Racers will cover the distance of the country of Norway on foot or ski, racing from south to north, 1,750 total km and climbing 18 vertical km! Each of the seven stages are 250km long and three stages have vertical requirements; 3km, 6km, 9km.
The race follows the storyline of Norse Mythology pitting gods against destroyers! Legend tells that the history was recorded on a large golden shield to preserve the story for generations to come. Sadly the golden shield was destroyed by a strike of the Mjolnir thus shattering it into seven shards...Complete all seven stages and reassemble the shards for Thor, Jormungandr, Odin, Fenrir, Freyr, Surtur and the 3 Roosters thus restoring the story! Once assembled this shield is 8 inches in diameter! A trophy so epic only it can commemorate an effort so large!
This race is as unique as the medals! It takes place over winter, beginning October 1st and ending April 30th. Racers have 7 months to finish any of the seven stages they are able to. Racers can run, hike, walk, but also snowshoe, nordic ski, AT ski, tele ski, etc AS LONG THEY CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN ON THEIR OWN POWER (no chairlift/cat rides/snowmobiles etc), DOWN HILL GLISSADING OR SKIING WILL BE ALLOWED TO COUNT DISTANCE.
Register now, one stage at a time, or sign up for all 7 and get a HUGE $165 discount for taking on the entire battle! We will even PAY YOUR PROCESSING FEE!
Compete as a team in the full course and collect all the shards to hang in your facility/gym/job place to showcase your team's effort this winter.
PRIZES: Every registrant will get a t shirt with our custom pen and ink artwork for entering the race (1 shirt maximum whether you do 1 stage or all 7). Upon completion of stages racers will receive the medal shard corresponding to the stage completed. We want to see your best viking faces this winter too! Post photos of your frozen mug to our facebook page during your efforts and we will be giving away prizes to our favorites!
WE THINK ROR IS UNIQUE IN EVERY WAY! UNLIKE MOST RACES, PROFITS OF THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO A LOCAL NON-PROFIT THAT DELIVERS HEALTHY MENTORSHIP AND COACHING FOR LOW INCOME YOUTH TO RECEIVE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AND SPORTS COACHING PROGRAMS. Your dollars will help introduce kids to sports like trail running and rock climbing, have a better shot at pursuing college sport dreams, and make healthy relationships with peers and adults in the community.
