Red Dirt Ultra

Red Dirt Ultra : Kisatchie National Forest

Red Dirt Ultra is a trail ultramarathon set on the Sandstone and Caroline Dormon trail system in Kisatchie National Forest near Provencal, LA. The route moves through longleaf pine forests, sandy ridgelines, creek crossings, and stretches alongside the Kisatchie Bayou.

Trail surfaces vary and include loose and hard-packed sand, rocks, mud, and water crossings. Runners should expect long climbs, flowing descents, and extended runnable sections on remote singletrack that is shared with ATV riders and equestrians. The event emphasizes awareness of changing footing and steady time management on mixed terrain.

Aid stations are staffed by experienced ultrarunners and stocked for long-distance support; vegan options are available at the finish and a mid-loop aid station. Volunteers provide on-course assistance. The event is organized by ultrarunners who have stood on the start line and designed the course with that perspective.

All race distances use a midnight cutoff. The 66 mile option allows 18 hours to complete the course, which equates to an average pace of about 16 minutes per mile when accounting for stops. Distances are approximate. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 35K approximately 22 miles, out and back
• 33 mile approximately 33 miles, single clockwise loop
• 66 mile approximately 66 miles, two clockwise loops

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