The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

2014 NR 1h 30m 7.7

A famous prison escape sparks the idea for a cult-like race that has seen only 10 finishers in its first 25 years. This award-winning, oddly inspiring, and wildly funny documentary reveals the sports world's most guarded secret.

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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Originally Released: United States on Oct 26, 2014

Genres: Adventure, Documentary, History, Sport