The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young (2014)

10/26/2014 (US) • 1h 30m

Documentary, History

Overview

In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. 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.


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

marathon

tennessee

endurance

woman director

trail running

barkley marathons

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