Bloodroot Ultra
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Blood Root Ultra : Riverside Farm, Pittsfield VT, May 5–8, 2027
Blood Root Ultra is a multi-distance trail event held at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont as part of the Spartan Summer Farm Experience. The event features long trail routes through the foothills of the Green Mountains and sections of the Green Mountain National Forest.
Distances offered include:
- 200 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 10 Miler
The course includes rugged terrain and steep climbs. Aid stations will be placed at intervals on the Riverside Trails and Bloodroot Trail, with current planning calling for three aid stations on Riverside Trails and four to five on Bloodroot Trail. Participants are expected to carry required gear and nutrition; aid stations will provide water, electrolytes, and limited nutrition.
Drop bag access rules vary by distance. For the 50M there are designated drop bag points at miles 0, 30, and 40. For the 100M and 200M, drop bag access is planned approximately every 10 miles. Additional drop bag instructions and labeling requirements will be provided in the athlete guide.
Race procedures emphasize self-reliance. Pacers are not allowed for any distance. Headlamps are mandatory for the 50M, 100M, and 200M and may be required for any participant still on course later in the day. Participants must check out with race staff at the finish and return timing chips before leaving. No dogs are allowed on course.
Registration includes an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. Camping is available in the Green Mountain National Forest. The nearest airport option named in event information is Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
