Run the Red Desert

Run the Red Desert is an annual ultra-marathon held in South Pass City, Wyoming, celebrating the unique landscape of Wyoming’s Red Desert. The event features two main distances: a 50K and a 25K, both starting and finishing at the historic South Pass City site. The courses are looped and traverse the northern Red Desert, offering stunning views of the Continental Peak, Oregon Buttes, and the Wind River Mountains.

Runners experience a remote, rugged high desert steppe ecosystem, crossing features like Pulmetto Gulch and Willow Creek, and passing historic sites. The race emphasizes wilderness conservation and Wyoming’s natural heritage, providing a wild and scenic trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.