Safety

Night Time Gear from Ragner webiste: Ragnar Relay requires every runner to have a reflective vest prior to getting on the course. In addition, each van must check-in with 2 headlamps and 2 blinking LED tail-lights (we recommend you bring extra batteries). Each runner starting a leg after nighttime hours (nighttime hours are designated before the race) must wear a reflective vest, a headlamp, and a blinking LED tail-light. Any participant (not just the runner) who is outside of their team van during nighttime hours (nighttime hours are designated before the race) must wear a reflective vest.

In street clothes at night, you are only visible to drivers up to 200 feet, in dark conditions. Most reflective vests make it so runners become visible to drivers up to 1200+ feet. Adding headlamps and flashing LED tail-lights provides increased visibility and safety.

Pat ordered a Nathan Clip-On Deluxe L.E.D. Safety Strobe from amazon.com for $7.00, and will let you know how it works when it arrives.