Not a chance in hell I'd try it myself though. Currently you are able to watch The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young streaming on Tubi TV, Filmzie for free with ads or buy it as download. It is heart breaking and it makes for gripping viewing.
With no markers and no GPS, can't you cheat? No, there are books at various points in the woods and you have to find them all, tear out the page that matches your race number (that changes each loop) and get a full set. but you only have 60 hours to complete it. Completely solo, no help, no markers, no water stations, intentionally fluid organisation, even no set start time. I know there’s no tech for the runners so we can’t track but any way of getting any updates Edit: Courtney Deuwalter’s fb has confirmed it started at 7.54am EST/12:54 Uk time. Most people don't complete 1 Lap, never mind all 5. John Kelly’s fb post seems to imply that this year’s Barkley has started. 5 laps, in daylight and at night, going opposite directions on each loop. Invite only and limited to 40 entrants per year, to tackle a 130(ish) mile course, across mind bogglingly hard terrain that you have to navigate yourself, with map/compass, no GPS. Ultramarathon running races, news & information for ultra running enthusiasts Trail, mountain, desert & other ultra long distance endurance events. Low-fi homespun logistics tying together possibly the nuttiest and toughest course on the planet. I've heard of The Barkley Marathons before, but this doc really nails it. Welcome to the Barkley Marathons, a fever dream of an ultra event, inspired by a prison break, heralded by a conch blast, paid for in cigarettes and socks, and completed only by a select few. Reviewed by garethcrook 8 / 10 Inspiring and heart breaking. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
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