Bloodroot Ultra
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Bloodroot Ultra
The Bloodroot Ultra is an endurance event held at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont. Part of the Spartan Summer Farm Experience, the race takes place in the foothills of the Vermont Green Mountains and traverses the terrain of the Green Mountain National Forest.
The event features five distinct distances to accommodate various endurance goals:
- 200 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 10 Miler
Participants encounter rugged terrain and steep climbs throughout the course. The race is designed as a self-supported event, requiring runners to provide their own gear, nutrition, and hydration. Aid stations are situated at intervals along the route, providing water, electrolytes, and limited nutrition. Specific aid station planning includes three stations on the Riverside Trails and four to five stations or checkpoints on the Bloodroot Trail.
Self-reliance is a core component of the event; therefore, the use of pacers is prohibited for all distances. Drop bag access is provided for the longer distances, with access at specific mile markers for the 50 Miler and approximately every 10 miles for the 100 Miler and 200 Miler.
All athletes are required to carry a working headlamp. The course officially closes at 9:00 PM, and a strict cutoff requires participants to begin their final loop by 6:00 PM. Registration includes an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
