The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

(2014)
Movie
Movie Information
Runtime:
89 minutes
IMDb Rating:
7.7/10 (6,298 votes)
Genres:
Adventure Documentary History Sport
Countries:
United States
Spoken Languages:
eng
Plot

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.

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IMDb ID:
tt2400291
Product Information
Product ID:
11403
Type:
Movie
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Sep 24, 2025 13:42
Updated:
May 05, 2026 09:56
Release Dates
United States
Oct 26, 2014
Austin Film Festival
United States
Apr 16, 2015
Kansas City FilmFest
New Zealand
Apr 18, 2015
Reel Wild: The Kiwi Trail Running Film Festival
Alternative Titles
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Australia
Les Marathons De Barkley: La Course Qui Mange Ses Petits
Canada, fra
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Canada, eng