Red Dirt Ultra
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Red Dirt Ultra : Provencal, LA
Red Dirt Ultra is a trail ultramarathon in Kisatchie National Forest on the Sandstone and Caroline Dormon trail system near Provencal, LA. The routes pass through longleaf pine forest and along the Kisatchie Bayou and include loose and hard-packed sand, rocks, mud, water crossings, long climbs, flowing descents, and extended runnable sections. Trails are multi-use and may be shared with ATVs and equestrians. Aid stations are staffed by experienced ultrarunners and provide well-stocked supplies; vegan options are available at the finish line and at a mid-loop aid station. The event is organized and directed by ultrarunners and supported by volunteers.
All races share a midnight cutoff. The 100K course is two clockwise loops with roughly 6,000 feet of elevation gain and an 18 hour limit, which corresponds to an average overall pace of about 16 minutes per mile to meet the cutoff. The shorter courses sample the same terrain with reduced distance and elevation.
About 25 minutes from the race start, the town of Natchitoches provides local lodging and dining options for participants and companions. Registration pricing rises in tiers, increasing on March 1 and again on December 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 35K approx 22 miles; out and back on sand, hills, creek crossings
- 33 Mile (50K) ~33 miles; ~3,000 ft gain, sandy climbs and remote singletrack
- 66 Mile (100K) ~66 miles; ~6,000 ft gain, two clockwise loops through varied terrain
