Roots: The Ruth Croft Story

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2026 · 54 min · Documentary

Overview

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.

Directed by Alexis Berg

Cast

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