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There is no website. Potential runners must figure out how to find the "correct" email address and submit a "Why I should be allowed to run" essay.

While the 2014 documentary captured a specific era of the race, the legend has only grown. In 2024, became the first woman ever to complete the full five loops of the Barkley Marathons, finishing with just 99 seconds to spare before the 60-hour cutoff. subtitle The.Barkley.Marathons.The.Race.That.Ea...

The film isn't just about running; it's a study of human obsession. Critics from Variety note that the documentary finds "plenty of rooting interest and colorful characters" among the participants—often high-achieving individuals with graduate degrees seeking a challenge where failure is the most likely outcome. There is no website