Wasatch Back Ragnar

"200-ish" miles in just under 35 hours with 12 people.

Source: https://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/wasatchback/legs

Below are maps and stats from my three legs, followed by a few pics.
 Straight up Old Snow Basin

 A quick 5AM run in Wanship after almost 3 hours of sleep

Straight Down "You've Gotta Be Kidding Me" and into Midway

Traffic jam at the top of Ragnar.

The whole team minus Kurt (who was running his final leg, straight up Deer Valley Mountain)
Middle of Keith's HOT run


The team minus Jo, who was running her las leg - over the top of Park City Mountain
Cheering on Keith
Jo approaching exchange 18 in the wee hours of the morning.
Approaching the top of Snow Basin
Notice the photo bomb - That's me.
Garrett was an animal.  He's a great runner.

Todd finished strong.  He was amazing!
Van 2 at the finish
I don't think the matching vehicles was on purpose, but it sure did look cool!
Hey, if you put the medals together it says something.

*See more about the Wasatch Back Ragnar here. 

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