The 2023 Barkley Marathons
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.
Michael Dillon
Director
Joe McConaughy
Himself
Katie McConaughy
Herself

Lazarus Lake
Himself
Aurélien Sanchez
Himself

Karel Sabbe
Himself

John Kelly
Himself
Jasmin Paris
Herself

Jared Campbell
Himself
Damian Hall
Himself
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The Art of Flight78%
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible73%
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180° South72%
Mountain69%
Burma VJ: Reporter i et lukket land72%
The Crash Reel73%
The Eagle Huntress70%
Only the Dead74%
Valley Uprising77%
Meru74%
The Dawn Wall80%
The Class of ‘9271%
Human Flow69%
This Place Rules69%
Ram Dass, Going Home58%