May 6th-15th, 2021 – Spartan Race – Blood Root Ultra
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Spartan Race presents: Blood Root Ultra
These trails are gritty, winding, and oh so scenic. The course cruises along single track and forest roads around Pittsfield Vermont on private and forest service land. The 10, 200, and 500 mile races take place on a 10 mile loop of iconic Peak Races trails behind Riverside Farm. The 30 (50K) and 50 mile courses roll through this trail as well as a loop through the Green Mountain State Forest.
TOP REASONS TO TAKE ON THIS COURSE:
1. Perfect course for elite runners
2. T-shirt & awesome medal
3. Have fun with your friends and family in a healthy lifestyle
4. Top placement awards
LOCATION:
Riverside Farm: 57 Tweed River Drive, Pittsfield, VT 05762
PARKING:
TBD
Price Structure:
TBD
COURSE OPTIONS & DETAILS:
Peak Blood Root 500 Mile
- The course is a ten (10) mile loop.
- 100% dirt single track trail.
- It is a continuous event. It is not a stage race.
- The goal is to complete 500 miles within the ten day time limit.
- All loops the same direction. No alternation.
Blood Root 200 Mile
- 200 mile individual starts 5/12 @ 7am
- 10 mile loop course
Blood Root 200 Mile Relay
- 200 mile, two person relay starts 5/12 @ 7am
- Ten mile loop course
Blood Root 100 Mile
- 100 mile starts 5/14 @ 7am
- Ten mile loop course
Blood Root 50 Mile
- 50 mile starts 5/15 @ 7am
- Ten mile loop course
Blood Root 50km
- 50k starts 5/15 @ 8am
- 50km loop course
- You must leave mile 9 “North Pond” by 1PM
- You must leave mile 22 “Hayes Brook” by 5PM
- You must cross finish-line at Riverside Farm by 6:30PM
Blood Root 10 Mile
- 10 mile starts 5/15 @ 9am
- 10 mile loop course
Aid / Water Stations:
Updated info on aid stations for the Bloodroot Ultra 50km & 50:
The 50-mile course will have about 6 aid stations.
All have water, some have electrolytes and food.
If these distance change the racers will be briefed before each race & during check in the details will be available.
Drop bags can be shuttled to the aid station at mile 7 which is also mile 29.
This is a Self Supported race, we do have aid stations at various intervals, the longest distance is 17 miles between Aid stations, the rest are much closer together. Please come prepared with the proper gear, nutrition, and hydration pack to ensure you have a fun race.
Packet Pick-up:
Packets will be available for pick up at venue morning of event
RACE SCHEDULE
500 miler starts 5/6 @7am
200 mile individual starts 5/12 @ 7am
200 Mile relay starts 5/12 @ 7am
100 mile starts 5/14 @ 7am
50 mile starts 5/15 @ 7am
50k starts 5/15 @ 8am
10 mile starts 5/15 @ 9am
COURSE CUT OFFS for 50 & 50km & 100
50km:
You must leave mile 9 “North Pond” by 1PM
You must leave mile 22 “Hayes Brook” by 5PM
You must cross finishline at Riverside Farm by 6:30PM
50 Milers:
You must leave mile 19 “North Pond” by 1 PM
You must leave mile 36 “Hayes Brook” by 5 PM
50 & 100 Milers:
You must begin your final Riverside Farm 10 mile loop by 6:30 PM (Headlamp Mandatory)
COURSE CLOSES 9 PM SHARP!
Participant safety is our highest concern therefore, Peak Races reserves the right to modify Course and Course Cut-Offs at any time, for any reason, including weather, environmental, or other unforeseen variables.
After Race BBQ? will begin at 6 pm. we will serve Burgers and dogs, we will also have an open grill available for you to cook what you bring.
Bag Check
TBD
Age Restriction
TBD
FINISHERS RECEIVE
TBD
RULES & REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITION
TBD
Award Ceremony
TBD
US OCR & OCRWC Qualifying Event
No
Spectators
Fee: TBD
Volunteer
Needed
ARRIVAL
Be early, arrive an hour before your start time. This gives you plenty of time to park, find your friends & get warmed up and ready to start your race.
WHAT TO BRING
Your ID
Waiver
Barcode (print or save your registration barcode to your phone.
Towel & extra (dry) clothes
Energy Gels
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Negative Attitude
Pet Friendly
TBD
WHAT TO WEAR
MudRunFinder Gear from SquadLocker
MudRunFinder Clothing by MudGear
There’s no dress code, but you’ll be running through trails. So, dress comfortably.
Our elites recommend: performance gear (NOT COTTON), compression underwear, high socks & long sleeves.
Advice from experience: is to race in what you train in – new shoes on race day are NOT recommended.
PHOTOS
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Official Links
Spartan Race Facebook Page
Spartan Race Blood Root Ultra on Facebook
Mud Run Finder Approved
We LOVE Spartan Race courses! They are fun and perfect for beginners, yet challenging enough to bring all the elites out to have a great time! You will see us at every Spartan Race event we can possibly attend.
Past Event Information
Check out our Mud Run Finder Review for Spartan Race Atlanta 2016 – Super
Our photo gallery from a past Spartan Race event:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/MudRunFinder/photos/?tab=album&album_id=634328206761092
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