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 50K and 25K loop courses starting and finishing at the historic South Pass City site. Runners experience a remote wilderness setting with views of the Continental Peak, Oregon Buttes, and the Wind River Mountains.

The course follows the Continental Divide Trail, crossing canyons, creeks, and rock formations, highlighting the high desert steppe ecosystem. A kids' race offers a fun looped run for children. The race honors wilderness conservation and Wyoming’s natural heritage in a rugged, scenic environment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.