Roots: The Ruth Croft Story

2026 · 54 min · Documentary

Inside the mind of a champion ultra runner

Beyond being the most decorated female endurance runner of this generation, Kiwi trail runner Ruth Croft, carries the true spirit of grit and perseverance deeper than her extraordinary accomplishments traversing the depths of the world’s most challenging mountains. From Wanaka to the rugged West Coast where she grew up, we see a Ruth beyond the landscapes that made her. This is a story about the purest journey of self-discovery, finding strength in her roots and the determination to take on whatever comes next.

Director: Alexis Berg
Released: October 14, 2026
Language: English

Cast

Ruth Croft
Self
Martin Gaffuri
Self
Jin Ong
Self
Josh Komen
Self
Phil Rossiter
Narrator

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