![]() ![]() Created by founder Gary Lazarus Lake Cantrell, the race provides one of the most grueling ultramarathons ever. Not a chance in hell I'd try it myself though. The Barkley Marathons is one the hardest races in the ultrarunning world. It is heart breaking and it makes for gripping viewing. With no markers and no GPS, can't you cheat? No, there are books at various points in the woods and you have to find them all, tear out the page that matches your race number (that changes each loop) and get a full set. This hilarious documentary tells the story of an ultramarathon race so wildly difficult. but you only have 60 hours to complete it. Running Mad: The Barkley Marathons + Q&A with Nicky Spinks 12A. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.Anonymous. Completely solo, no help, no markers, no water stations, intentionally fluid organisation, even no set start time. For this edition of Quick & Dirty, I chatted with John Kelly, the fifteenth ever finisher of the Barkley Marathons. Most people don't complete 1 Lap, never mind all 5. The Barkley Marathon: The toughest hike in the world, here in East Tennessee (WVLT) Lake and his friend Karl Henn created the race in 1985 after backpacking in Frozen Head. 5 laps, in daylight and at night, going opposite directions on each loop. The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young (2014) Full Movie Vote: 7. Invite only and limited to 40 entrants per year, to tackle a 130(ish) mile course, across mind bogglingly hard terrain that you have to navigate yourself, with map/compass, no GPS. Low-fi homespun logistics tying together possibly the nuttiest and toughest course on the planet. I've heard of The Barkley Marathons before, but this doc really nails it. Reviewed by garethcrook 8 / 10 Inspiring and heart breaking. ![]()
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