The name "Ragnarok" stems from an incident in Norse mythology, describing the last battle between the good and evil Gods, where only the heroes of the battlefield survive. Red Bull Ragnarok imitates this myth in the respect that only a mere few snow-kite heroes will succeed. Endurance is paramount, and only the toughest riders will successfully complete the course.
Red Bull Ragnarok will take place on the plains of the Hardangervidda, a vast area with ideal conditions for kiting. The race format will be a mass start, where each participant must complete five full rounds of the chosen course (one lap = 15-20km) using only their kite, and either skis or snowboard.
Red Bull Ragnarok is an endurance snow-kite race, using either Skis or a Snowboard. You are responsible for choosing the kite that you wish to use on the day. This is purely based on your own preference.
The location for the race is top-secret and will not be announced until the Race Meeting on the morning of the chosen Race Day.
The course will be approximately 15-20 kilometers distance, and to complete the race, the participant must complete 5 rounds, and pass through each gate set up by the race team so as to be registered by the results system.
Please make sure to have enough water, food and warm clothes with you in a backpack. Weather conditions can be fierce and it is important to be prepared!
There will be four classes: