About the Red River Ultrafest
The course loops through a chain of parks along the river, starting in Gooseberry, crossing a bridge into Lindenwood, then pushing north to Dike East before returning. It is a timed-effort format rather than a fixed distance, so runners and ruckers keep going until their window closes. Both run and ruck categories are offered across several time windows, and the field is mixed gender throughout.
The aid station is stocked heavily and sits at the main loop, with a lighter water stop at the turnaround. Pizza is at the finish. The organizers are direct that cups are limited, so bringing a collapsible one is worth the effort.
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Distances & Start Times
3 Hour: Red River Ultrafest9/19/2026 09:00$125
6 Hour: Red River Ultrafest9/19/2026 08:00$150
12 Hour: Red River Ultrafest9/19/2026 07:00$175
3 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest9/19/2026 09:00$125
6 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest9/19/2026 08:00$150
12 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest9/19/2026 07:00$175
24 Hour: Red River Ultrafest9/18/2026 19:00$225
24 Hour Ruck: Red River Ultrafest9/18/2026 19:00$225
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