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Bloodroot Spartan Ultra

Name: Bloodroot Spartan Ultra
Start: 2026-05-06
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Pittsfield

Pittsfield, United States • 6-9 May 2026

Bloodroot Spartan Ultra (May 6 to 9, 2026)

The Bloodroot Spartan Ultra is a multi-day trail running event held at Amee Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont, within the Green Mountain National Forest. The event takes place May 6 to 9, 2026, and is presented as a Founders Event.

Routes run on natural trails and include winding singletrack, steep climbs, and descents through forested terrain. Distances are offered across a wide range to accommodate different endurance formats.

10 Miler
200 Miler

Trained medical personnel will be on site during the event. Tickets are listed starting at $100. Team entries are the only way to lock in the same start time for multiple participants; teams can purchase together or use a personalized referral link after purchase. Team entries may also offer savings compared with separate individual entries.

A service member discount of up to 25 percent is available for qualifying US Military, US law enforcement, US firefighters and first responders (including EMT, EMS, paramedics, nurses, and hospital doctors) and US government employees upon verification through GOVX. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Vermont Pittsfield

Race information

Registration

200 mi

200 Miler

10 mi

10 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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