Bloodroot Ultra
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Blood Root Ultra
Blood Root Ultra takes place June 23 to 26, 2027 at Riverside Farm in Pittsfield, Vermont. The event is part of the Spartan Summer Farm Experience and returns to trail terrain in the foothills of the Green Mountains and the Green Mountain National Forest.
Available distances:
- 200 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 10 Miler
The race emphasizes self support. Aid stations will provide water, electrolytes, and limited nutrition; current planning lists three aid stations on Riverside Trails and four to five on the Bloodroot Trail. Drop bag access is provided by distance: the 50 Miler has access at miles 0, 30, and 40, while the 100 Miler and 200 Miler have drop bag access approximately every ten miles. Pacers are not allowed for any distance.
Mandatory gear and race procedures include a working headlamp for the 50 Miler, 100 Miler, and 200 Miler, mandatory check out with race staff when leaving the course, and return of the timing chip before departing the event site. The course will be swept by staff. No dogs are allowed and participants must follow course rules and respect volunteers, staff, and landowners.
Registration includes an event t shirt and a finisher medal. Volunteer roles may include course setup, aid station support, check in, finish line support, and course breakdown.
Travel notes list nearby airports and approximate drive times to Pittsfield; campers may use dispersed camping in the Green Mountain National Forest but must provide their own gear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
