DeRidder Back Roads 10K
DeRidder Back Roads 10K race day weather
Cool start — fast day potential, warming through the race
A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 63°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 68% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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About the DeRidder Back Roads 10K
The DeRidder Back Roads 10K follows the half marathon route out of the BUSA soccer fields on D Street to about the halfway point, then loops back and returns along the start-line road. It runs 6.2 miles on rural Louisiana back roads with fence lines, farmland and railroad tracks, little traffic and plenty of turns. The 10K starts with the half marathon on the Saturday of race weekend.
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DeRidder Back Roads 10K weather history
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 |  | 58°/58° | Light | 58° | |
2022 | | 40°/40° | - | 38° | |
2021 | | 68°/69° | - | 69° |