[1] In 2004, the first Ragnar Relay was held in Utah, running 188 miles (303 km) from Logan to Salt Lake City.

[citation needed] On January 23, 2013, Ragnar announced their first ever "trail relay" series, the first of which would be held in Zion National Park later that year, in April 2013.

[6][7] Each Ragnar Relay is approximately 200 miles (320 km) in distance, with races lasting two days and one night.

[8] As of 2022[update], the overall team fee for a Ragnar ranges from US$1,300 to over $2,000, depending on the type of relay,[9] but does not include required items such as van rental, sleeping accommodations, and gear for night running.

[14] The total distance a runner is responsible for ranges between 8 and 26 miles (13 and 42 km), making it a good fit for participants with varying skill levels.

Currently, the Ragnar Relay Series currently include 20 different races held across the United States and Canada.