Touch the Gate
“The 2023 Barkley Marathons”
2023•40m•Released
Documentary
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 film documents Joe McConaughy's first attempt at one of the most challenging races in the world.
Director
Michael Dillon
Languages
English
Studio
Pilot Field
Cast
Joe McConaughy
Self
Katie McConaughy
Self
Lazarus Lake
Self
Aurélien Sanchez
Self
Karel Sabbe
Self
John Kelly
Self
Jasmin Paris
Self
Jared Campbell
Self
Damian Hall
Self
Tomokazu Ihara
Self
Albert Herreo
Self
John Fegyveresi
Self
Jodi Isenor
Self
Production
Company
Pilot Field
Producer
Michael Dillon
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