Red Dirt Ultra
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Red Dirt Ultra : 11th Edition
Red Dirt Ultra takes place in Kisatchie National Forest near Provencal, LA, on the Sandstone and Caroline Dormon trail system. The route runs through longleaf pine ecosystems and along stretches of the Kisatchie Bayou.
The terrain includes loose and hard-packed sand, rocks, mud, water crossings, long climbs, flowing descents, and extended runnable sections. Trails are multi‑use and shared with ATV riders and equestrians, which creates varied footing and trail surfaces. Distances are approximate.
- 35K ~22 miles
- 33 Mile (50K) ~33 miles, ~3,000 ft elevation gain
- 66 Mile (100K) ~66 miles, ~6,000 ft elevation gain
Aid stations are staffed by experienced ultrarunners and offer support throughout the course. Vegan options are available at the finish line and a mid-loop aid station. The event is organized by ultrarunners and described as community driven, with volunteers providing on-course care.
All races share a midnight cutoff. The 100K has an 18 hour overall limit, which corresponds to an average overall pace near 16 minutes per mile including stops. The course uses two clockwise loops for the 66 mile distance and out-and-back for the new 35K option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.