If I had one small complaint to add, is that due to the secrecy of the course, there is not as much footage of the actual marathon outside of the starting area as I would've liked. Most of us will probably never attempt a race like the Barkley, but the documentary is very relatable and it's easy to transpose those kinds of challenges to another hardship you might be having in your own life. The training, the preparation, the family, the friends, the running, the resting, the highs, the lows, it's all there. It also helps that Gary is just a lovable guy and you really want hiim to succeed. This documentary is very well-produced and gives us an honest look at what it takes to complete this race. In 20, Gary Robbins, an already accomplished ultrarunner, took part in what would be his toughest challenge to date. No modern technology is allowed (no phone or gps), and there is a 60h limit to complete the full 5 loops. Using the full 60 hours to cover the likely-130 mile course, a runner would average 27:41 per mile.
Most of the Barkley course is off-trail and unmarked. Photo: Conrad Laskowski It’s an Entirely Different Kind of Running Altogether. For those who don't know about this race, here is a quick summary: It's a 100+ miles races through forests, briars, mountains and valleys in which you have to complete 5 alternating "loops", while collecting pages of books scattered around the the track (or lack thereof). John Kelly (left) and Gary Robbins head into camp following the fourth loop of the Barkley Marathons. Where Dreams Go To Die follows ultrarunner Gary Robbins on a 2-year adventure to complete the Barkley Marathon, one of the toughest, and weirdest, race there is.
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