Bloodroot Ultra
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Blood Root Ultra
Blood Root Ultra is a multi-distance trail event held at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont, from May 5 to May 8, 2027. The race is part of the Spartan Summer Farm Experience and takes place on forested trails in the foothills of the Green Mountains, with steep climbs and routes that use sections of the Green Mountain National Forest.
Distances offered include:
- 200 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 10 Miler
The event is organized as a self-supported ultramarathon with aid stations that provide water, electrolytes, and limited nutrition. Participants must bring required gear, personal nutrition, labeled drop bags, and a working headlamp. Headlamps are mandatory for the 50M, 100M, and 200M distances. Pacers are not allowed for any distance.
Drop bag access is provided by distance: 50M runners have access at miles 0, 30, and 40; 100M and 200M runners have drop bag access approximately every 10 miles. Additional drop bag instructions and athlete logistics are issued in the official athlete guide before the event.
Registration for the event includes an event t-shirt and a finisher medal. Volunteer roles are available for course setup, festival and finish area support, aid stations, check-in, and race-week operations. Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and transportation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
