Red Dirt Ultra
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Red Dirt Ultra - 11th Edition
Red Dirt Ultra is set in Kisatchie National Forest on the Sandstone and Caroline Dormon trail system near Provencal, LA. The routes run through longleaf pine ecosystems and alongside the Kisatchie Bayou, with sections that feel remote and backcountry.
Trails feature loose and hard-packed sand, rocks, mud, water crossings, long climbs, flowing descents, and extended runnable sections beneath pine canopy. The Sandstone and Caroline Dormon routes are multi-use backcountry trails shared with ATV riders and equestrians, producing a variable trail surface that requires attention to footing.
Distances (approximate)
- 35K - ~22 miles
- 33 Mile (50K) - ~33 miles, ~3,000 ft elevation gain
- 66 Mile (100K) - ~66 miles, ~6,000 ft elevation gain
All races share a midnight cutoff. The 100K allows 18 hours to complete the course; finishing 66 miles in that time implies an average pace near 16 minutes per mile including stops. Aid stations are staffed by experienced ultrarunners and offer support throughout the course. Vegan options are available at the finish and at a mid-loop aid station. Event organization and aid station staffing are managed by ultrarunners and volunteers familiar with the course and trail conditions.
The event provides a multi-loop and out-and-back format across varied terrain and extended singletrack through protected forest areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
