Trail
50K
80.5 km
Start: Sep 27, 03:00 AM
175.00 EUR
Run the Red Desert
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Trail in United States, Lander
Distances
Trail
30K
48.3 km
Start: Sep 27, 03:00 AM
125.00 EUR
About
Run the Red Desert is a race dedicated to celebrating and conserving the Red Desert — a rugged, vast, and storied landscape. The event offers 30K and 50K point-to-point courses starting at Whitehorse Creek Overlook and finishing at historic South Pass City, taking runners through canyons, badlands, and open desert.
Catering & aid stations
Multiple aid stations on course provide water, sports drinks (Skratch), M&M’s, gummy bears, Fritos, potato chips, cookies, bananas/oranges, and Coke/Ginger Ale.
Pacers
Pacemakers are not allowed for the 30K or 50K. Races start as one corral; target times are published on the event site. Pacers may be present on course for support but do not act as official pacers.
Results
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Typical weather in Lander
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan20°5°
↑ 07:43
↓ 17:08
Feb22°6°
↑ 07:14
↓ 17:48
Mar32°14°
↑ 07:27
↓ 19:23
Apr43°23°
↑ 06:34
↓ 19:58
May56°34°
↑ 05:55
↓ 20:31
Jun71°46°
↑ 05:39
↓ 20:55
Jul80°55°
↑ 05:53
↓ 20:51
Aug76°52°
↑ 06:24
↓ 20:17
Sep66°43°
↑ 06:57
↓ 19:26
Oct50°30°
↑ 07:29
↓ 18:34
Nov34°17°
↑ 07:08
↓ 16:55
Dec21°6°
↑ 07:39
↓ 16:45
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Race entry
- Aid stations on course
- Finish line festival/access to historic site
Prices & signup
- 30K125.00 EUR
- 50K175.00 EUR
FAQ
What is the age range for participants?
Open to all ages; anyone under 18 on race day must have a parent or legal guardian sign their waiver.
Are there aid stations?
Yes, multiple aid stations on course provide water, sports drinks, snacks, and basic gear.
Is there a registration fee or prize pool?
Registration fees apply (30K ~125 EUR, 50K ~175 EUR); no prize pool is offered.
Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:44:16 PM
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