On June 3, 2017 the fourth annual Run the Red Desert offers a unique trail running experience in Wyoming’s Northern Red Desert. Runners and walkers can enjoy 5km, 23km and 50km courses—each of which starts with a steep descent down a sand dune and explores the rugged terrain of the desert. This community race brings together locals and visitors alike—and many stay to camp in the desert, play in the dunes, or explore regional petroglyphs before and after the run. Bring your family and friends to cheer on runners and to enjoy a day in this remarkable desert! The Northern Red Desert contains countless opportunities for enjoying wild spaces, including breath-taking wild lands and scenic views, from the Wind Rivers to the Boar’s Tusk. Run the Red courses take runners though sand dunes, across sagebrush flats, and around Boar’s Tusk—a towering volcanic monolith. Race volunteers are hardy and enthusiastic and often personalize their aid stations to add to this unique landscape and race. The Wyoming Outdoor Council, the National Outdoor Leadership School, the Wyoming Wilderness Association and other partners and sponsors are proud to invite runners and their families to the Northern Red Desert on June 3, 2017. Registration for Run the Red is available at ultrasignup.com and more information is available at www.facebook.com/runthereddesert.
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 3, 2017
June 3rd, 7:00am
Location
Red Desert, BLM Lands Getting to Sand Dunes OHV Parking Area (Race Start/Finish) Approximate drive time from Rock Springs is an hour and from Lander is 2.75 hours. Depending on weather and road conditions, all-wheel drive is recommended. Make sure to bring layers, food and water, and plenty of gas whenever venturing into the desert. From Rock Springs: Approximate travel time is one hour From Rock Springs, travel north on U.S. 191. Approximately 10 miles north of Rock Springs, turn right onto Sweetwater County Road 4-17 (at sign that reads Petroglyphs, Sand Dunes, Boar’s Tusk). From here, you’ll be on improved dirt roads for about 22 miles to the site. After a few miles, bear left as County Road 4-17 turns north and County Road 4-18 continues east. As you drive, you can see the Wind River Mountain Range directly to the north and Boar’s Tusk will start to rise on the horizon. Continue straight past the sign for the White Mountain Petroglyphs, which is about 14 miles from U.S. 191. Stay on 4-17 for the next 6.5 miles, bearing right at the next intersection, following the signs toward the OHV Sand Dunes Play Area. Bear left as County Road 4-17 curves right, following BLM Road 4115. The Parking area is 1.5 miles along BLM 4115, at the top of a steep, curving hill. From Lander: Approximate travel time is 2 hours, 45 minutes From Lander, travel south U.S. 287, continuing on WY-28 across South Pass to Farson. After approximately 66 miles, turn left on US-191 south towards Rock Springs. Approximately 30 miles south of Farson, turn left onto Sweetwater County Road 4-17 (at sign that reads Petroglyphs, Sand Dunes, Boar’s Tusk). From here, you’ll be on improved dirt roads for about 22 miles to the site. After a few miles, bear left as County Road 4-17 turns north and County Road 4-18 continues east. As you drive, you can see the Wind River Mountain Range directly to the north and Boar’s Tusk will start to rise on the horizon. Continue straight past the sign for the White Mountain Petroglyphs, which is about 14 miles from U.S. 191. Stay on 4-17 for the next 6.5 miles, bearing right at the next intersection, following the signs toward the OHV Sand Dunes Play Area. Bear left as County Road 4-17 curves right, following BLM Road 4115. The Parking area is 1.5 miles along BLM 4115, at the top of a steep, curving hill.
Fees/Admission
$25-65
Contact Information
https://wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org/runthered/
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