Some Runners Chase the Finish. Ruth Croft Chases the Perfect Race.
Born in New Zealand’s South Island, Ruth Croft grew up running on terrain that demanded respect: technical climbs, wild weather, and trails that challenge even the strongest athletes. Here, she learned that racing isn’t just about speed—it’s about presence, patience, and making smart moves when the mountains throw everything at you.
We’re proud to welcome Ruth to the Amazfit global athlete roster. More than one of the most decorated ultra trail runners in the world, she is a master of adaptation, a data-savvy strategist, and a steady force in a sport that rewards both grit and grace.
Not Here for the Hype. Here for the Work.
Ruth does not need the spotlight, as she has been letting her results do the talking for over a decade. From back-to-back wins at Tarawera Ultra Trail to a podium finish at UTMB Mont Blanc, her résumé reads like a greatest hits list of global ultras:
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1st – Tarawera Ultra Trail by UTMB® (2024 & 2025)
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2nd – UTMB Mont Blanc (2024, 173km of grit)
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1st – Transvulcania Ultramarathon (2024)
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1st – Western States 100
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2× winner – UTMB OCC
Her success is no accident — it’s built on relentless preparation, high-volume mountain training, precise pacing, and sharp self-awareness.
Tech That Mastches the Mindset
Ruth’s approach to training is as intentional as her racing. She values data that helps her stay tuned to effort, recovery, and adaptation, whether she is climbing steep alpine ridges, hammering intervals, or managing nutrition during 100K of technical singletrack.
That is where the Amazfit T-Rex 3 comes in. Built for athletes who can read both a topographical map and a split chart, it tracks more than numbers. It translates data into smart, actionable decisions on the trail.
For Ruth, that means more than hitting a goal pace. It means knowing when to surge, when to save, and when to simply soak in the moment between aid stations.
“You Cannot Control the Mountains. You Can Only Control Your Response.”
That is Ruth in a sentence. She’s not chasing perfection; she’s chasing progress. And she knows that in ultrarunning, the wins happen in the quiet miles, far from the crowds.
What’s Next
This season, you’ll see Ruth taking on the world’s most iconic ultras—from the Southern Hemisphere to the Alps—while sharing how she blends instinct, experience, and wearable tech to push her limits.
We share her story the way she runs: with purpose, precision, and an eye on the long game.
Welcome to the team, Ruth. See you on the trail.
