Scenic score
- Loup Garou Trail Run Ultramarathon
- 71/100 Favoured
- Red Dirt Ultra
- 65/100
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofLoup Garou Trail Run Ultramarathon and Red Dirt Ultra split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
| Metric | Loup Garou Trail Run Ultramarathon | Red Dirt Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 71/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Conditions | 74/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
| Fact | Loup Garou Trail Run Ultramarathon | Red Dirt Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Race date | 2026-12-05 | 2027-02-20 |
| Location | Ville Platte, Louisiana | Provencal (Kisatchie National Forest), Louisiana |
| Actual distance | 160.9 km | 106 km |
| RaceIndex mapped route held | Not held | Not held |
| RaceIndex elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Loop | Unavailable |
| Surface | Mostly single Track trail with only about 1/2 mile on pavement; rooty in sections with a few short, steep climbs but largely very runnable. | Unavailable |
| Elevation character | Rolling | Rolling |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail, Beach |
| Scenery | Parkland, Lakeside, Countryside, Forest | Countryside, Forest, Desert, Riverside |
| Atmosphere | Community, Wilderness, Destination | Wilderness, Nighttime |
| Technicality | Moderate | Moderate |
| Total ascent | 3,048 m | 1,829 m |
| Cutoff | 30:00:00 | 18:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.