Red Dirt Ultra

Red Dirt Ultra - 11th Edition

Red Dirt Ultra takes place on the Sandstone and Caroline Dormon trail system in Kisatchie National Forest near Provencal, LA. The route moves through longleaf pine ecosystems and remote forest, with stretches alongside the Kisatchie Bayou. Trail surfaces vary and include loose and hard-packed sand, rocks, mud, water crossings, and singletrack that runs through rolling pine hills and sandy ridgelines.

Aid stations are described as well stocked and staffed by experienced ultrarunners. Volunteers support participants along the course, and vegan options are available at the finish line and at a mid-loop aid station. The courses are multi-use and shared with ATV riders and equestrians, which contributes to variable footing and trail conditions.

Distances are approximate. All races share a midnight cutoff. The 100K allows 18 hours to complete the course, which implies an average overall pace near 16 minutes per mile including stops.

The event notes nearby accommodations and services about 25 minutes from the start in the town of Natchitoches, with brick streets, a lakeside riverfront, and local dining options for post-race recovery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 35K ~22 miles, out-and-back with sand, hills, and creek crossings
• 33 Mile (50K) ~33 miles, ~3,000 ft elevation gain
• 66 Mile (100K) ~66 miles, ~6,000 ft elevation gain