Ruth Croft: 2025 UTMB Champion
Ruth Croft is one of the world’s most accomplished ultrarunners, hailing from the West Coast of New Zealand’s rugged South Island. Known for her versatility, she has dominated both trail and ultra trail races, with standout victories at Mont Blanc Marathon, Les Templiers, Western States 100, OCC and CCC by UTMB®, and multiple Tarawera Ultramarathon titles. Her career is marked by a fearless racing style, tactical precision, and an ability to thrive in extreme mountain environments. Croft has also represented New Zealand at the IAU World Trail Championships, consistently finishing among the sport’s elite. With a relentless drive to push her limits, she continues to refine every aspect of her training and nutrition. Now partnering with Neversecond, she’s dialed in her fueling strategy to perfection to take a hard fought win at the 2025 UTMB®
