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The 2023 Barkley Marathons 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 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 AurΓ©lien Sanchez, John Kelly, Karel Sabbe, Damian Hall, Jared Campbell, and Jasmin Paris.

If you enjoyed the film and are interested in supporting Pilot Field’s next project, check out this page: https://bmc.link/pilotfield

Photos in this film were provided by Alexis Berg. You can see his incredible work and buy his Barkley book “The Finishers” at his website: https://www.alexisberg.com

You can see more of Joe’s Trail Running Adventures in the links below:
Arizona Trail FKT: https://youtu.be/VOPRcISQ6Fw
Appalachian Trail FKT: https://youtu.be/fCy7ASKYLto
Long Trail FKT: https://youtu.be/Ydq-WFHk7CE

And you can follow Joe on Instagram @thestring.bean

Film shot, directed, and edited by MIchael Dillon. Thanks for watching!

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48 comments

gmy33 September 1, 2023 at 3:35 pm

This is advanced sm play …

leiden September 1, 2023 at 6:53 pm

I loved every second of this! πŸ˜πŸ‘Š

Richie Rich September 2, 2023 at 11:38 pm

No on course footage, a bit dull I’m afraid

TheBladeMasterOfLove September 3, 2023 at 6:45 am

What a cozy documentary. In a way, it reminds me of the feeling I got from The Sunshine Makers. Mystical, positive vibes.

TheBladeMasterOfLove September 3, 2023 at 7:07 am

And people ask if humans will find meaning after the singularity. This French guy just said running, screaming through the forest was the biggest dream of his life and he never thought it would happen!

TheBladeMasterOfLove September 3, 2023 at 7:08 am

The camera flashes when he is almost passing out makes me want to punch someone in the face.

BigAL September 3, 2023 at 8:09 am

That makes all my long distance runs, bike rides, swims look like wellness treatments. Incredible athletes, physically and mentally. Chapeau

Keith Hollingsworth September 3, 2023 at 9:52 am

Watching this was an emotional rollercoaster. All of the athletes are amazing!

Don Warner September 3, 2023 at 6:10 pm

We all appreciate you.

Rod Friesen September 5, 2023 at 3:54 am

I'm that guy constantly checking Twitter and Instagram and YouTube the whole time during Barkley race day!!!!

GW2 MacKen September 5, 2023 at 9:14 pm

Each year these ladies and gentlemen make me cry. Thank you so very much.

Magic September 6, 2023 at 4:22 am

It's so cool to see the people in the 2012 doc back all still involved with the race.

R B September 6, 2023 at 1:16 pm

β€œThat was easy” ! Thank you – loved it.

Jackson M. September 6, 2023 at 2:17 pm

Wow beautiful documentary. Brought me to tears at the end

Zach September 8, 2023 at 12:09 am

I’m always up for watching new documentaries about this race. Love them all

McGeek September 8, 2023 at 4:28 am

Can’t wait for a doc next year showing how brutal the new course is!

TeaDrinkingGuy September 8, 2023 at 10:31 am

Your videos are so so well edited. I love how you let the stories tell themselves without too much commentary. So enjoyable

Ferry van Tichelen September 8, 2023 at 3:23 pm

"Frozen chicken is cooked to various degrees of medium-rare" – such a poetic way of putting it 😁

lilitalia777 September 10, 2023 at 6:12 am

letter of condolence πŸ˜…

Eric September 11, 2023 at 11:31 pm

Thank you for documenting this

Vincent C September 13, 2023 at 7:25 pm

Dream race…it'll never happen for me but it's awesome to watch….fantastic race..wow

Ghostlykillah Wu September 14, 2023 at 7:22 pm

Au top Merci

Pedro Silveira September 14, 2023 at 8:31 pm

Bro the WAY i cried when they gave him the win, Jesus

Joaquim Braz de Oliveira September 15, 2023 at 8:25 pm

Amazing work Michael & Crew. Lovely to watch and great editing. Another one for 2024 ? πŸ™‚

Blue Skies and Green Pastures: PK Adams September 16, 2023 at 2:45 am

So awesome

Van Vittles September 16, 2023 at 3:38 pm

This documentary was put together so well. WOW! Thanks!

Frank Last September 16, 2023 at 7:12 pm

15 people have finished the Barkley. 12 men have walked on the moon. Just a thought

TheChris403 September 17, 2023 at 1:39 am

This was great! Nice job to the runners and the filmmaker.

Benedikt Wildoer September 17, 2023 at 3:46 pm

You have to be a psychopath to think of such a race πŸ˜€

BEN September 17, 2023 at 8:21 pm

Laz racking up these docu appearances

Kayla Wilson September 18, 2023 at 7:19 pm

I'm so proud of Karel!!! I watched a different Barkley Marathon doc focused on his first run and I was so inspired.

GAND4LF September 19, 2023 at 11:45 am

You have some great videos man.

Valentine Rawlinson September 19, 2023 at 2:28 pm

Great film

Max Roth September 19, 2023 at 2:31 pm

i loved this!

Dan Taylor September 20, 2023 at 5:40 pm

Strangely emotional, watching the end if that. Incredible race, immense athletic performance.

R P September 20, 2023 at 9:31 pm

Poeple drive me insane!!! Why would they touch the book!

As the Pool fills September 20, 2023 at 9:52 pm

No time to scroll ..has Goggins been invited..and if no why not

Miah Fletcher September 21, 2023 at 7:07 am

Π‘ ΡƒΠ΄ΠΎΠ²ΠΎΠ»ΡŒΡΡ‚Π²ΠΈΠ΅ΠΌ ΡΠΌΠΎΡ‚Ρ€ΡŽ ваши Ρ€ΠΎΠ»ΠΈΠΊΠΈ

Lukas Dzieza September 23, 2023 at 9:45 am

Well done Lads

WhatIsAModel September 23, 2023 at 9:41 pm

Why did he fill up his water bottle with distilled water???

Anthony September 24, 2023 at 11:47 am

Brilliant inspirational thank you

Dank Bank September 24, 2023 at 1:31 pm

I'm in love with Jasmin

Diego Evangelisti September 24, 2023 at 9:09 pm

Amazing documentary, enjoyed every second of it. Great work!

Optimal Humans September 24, 2023 at 10:35 pm

This is amazing. We need something like this in Australia. Though i'm sure it will never be the same

Barry Sweaty September 25, 2023 at 9:46 pm

FANTASTIC! Thanks for this!!

Radical Cartoons September 26, 2023 at 11:01 am

No woman has ever completed this race, but women do finish the Marathon of the Sands, the British 3 Peaks, the Comrades, and other gruelling races. I guess those races are nowhere near as tough as this!

Ben Kowalski September 27, 2023 at 2:51 am

Laz is a family friend of mine and a lovely guy, so glad you were able to capture him well in this. Made me really happy to have grown up with this race πŸ™‚

Johyn September 27, 2023 at 2:21 pm

that is crap. he did not return with the book page. he lost. bad call stupid call by the race director. the same dilema could have happened to either of the other two. they could have not had their book out there. fair is fair. bending the rules for the french guy?

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