The Barkley Marathons are a race unlike any other. With over 100 miles of wild terrain, and twice the elevation of climbing and descending Mt. Everest from sea level, it’s a race that expects runners to fail. In 38 years, only 15 runners have completed the Barkley Marathons, but that doesn’t stop hundreds of athletes from applying for entry every year. This year, I was lucky enough to see the race in person as I documented Joe McConaughy’s first attempt at one of the most challenging races in the world. The film also features athletes Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly, Karel Sabbe, Damian Hall, Jared Campbell, and Jasmin Paris.
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Photos in this film were provided by Alexis Berg. You can see his incredible work and buy his Barkley book “The Finishers” at his website: https://www.alexisberg.com
You can see more of Joe’s Trail Running Adventures in the links below:
Arizona Trail FKT: https://youtu.be/VOPRcISQ6Fw
Appalachian Trail FKT: https://youtu.be/fCy7ASKYLto
Long Trail FKT: https://youtu.be/Ydq-WFHk7CE
And you can follow Joe on Instagram @thestring.bean
Film shot, directed, and edited by MIchael Dillon. Thanks for watching!
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48 comments
This is advanced sm play …
I loved every second of this! 😍👊
No on course footage, a bit dull I’m afraid
What a cozy documentary. In a way, it reminds me of the feeling I got from The Sunshine Makers. Mystical, positive vibes.
And people ask if humans will find meaning after the singularity. This French guy just said running, screaming through the forest was the biggest dream of his life and he never thought it would happen!
The camera flashes when he is almost passing out makes me want to punch someone in the face.
That makes all my long distance runs, bike rides, swims look like wellness treatments. Incredible athletes, physically and mentally. Chapeau
Watching this was an emotional rollercoaster. All of the athletes are amazing!
We all appreciate you.
I'm that guy constantly checking Twitter and Instagram and YouTube the whole time during Barkley race day!!!!
Each year these ladies and gentlemen make me cry. Thank you so very much.
It's so cool to see the people in the 2012 doc back all still involved with the race.
“That was easy” ! Thank you – loved it.
Wow beautiful documentary. Brought me to tears at the end
I’m always up for watching new documentaries about this race. Love them all
Can’t wait for a doc next year showing how brutal the new course is!
Your videos are so so well edited. I love how you let the stories tell themselves without too much commentary. So enjoyable
"Frozen chicken is cooked to various degrees of medium-rare" – such a poetic way of putting it 😁
letter of condolence 😅
Thank you for documenting this
Dream race…it'll never happen for me but it's awesome to watch….fantastic race..wow
Au top Merci
Bro the WAY i cried when they gave him the win, Jesus
Amazing work Michael & Crew. Lovely to watch and great editing. Another one for 2024 ? 🙂
So awesome
This documentary was put together so well. WOW! Thanks!
15 people have finished the Barkley. 12 men have walked on the moon. Just a thought
This was great! Nice job to the runners and the filmmaker.
You have to be a psychopath to think of such a race 😀
Laz racking up these docu appearances
I'm so proud of Karel!!! I watched a different Barkley Marathon doc focused on his first run and I was so inspired.
You have some great videos man.
Great film
i loved this!
Strangely emotional, watching the end if that. Incredible race, immense athletic performance.
Poeple drive me insane!!! Why would they touch the book!
No time to scroll ..has Goggins been invited..and if no why not
С удовольствием смотрю ваши ролики
Well done Lads
Why did he fill up his water bottle with distilled water???
Brilliant inspirational thank you
I'm in love with Jasmin
Amazing documentary, enjoyed every second of it. Great work!
This is amazing. We need something like this in Australia. Though i'm sure it will never be the same
FANTASTIC! Thanks for this!!
No woman has ever completed this race, but women do finish the Marathon of the Sands, the British 3 Peaks, the Comrades, and other gruelling races. I guess those races are nowhere near as tough as this!
Laz is a family friend of mine and a lovely guy, so glad you were able to capture him well in this. Made me really happy to have grown up with this race 🙂
that is crap. he did not return with the book page. he lost. bad call stupid call by the race director. the same dilema could have happened to either of the other two. they could have not had their book out there. fair is fair. bending the rules for the french guy?
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