Movie
Touch the Gate (2023)
The 2023 Barkley Marathons
Documentary
Story
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 film documents Joe McConaughy's first attempt at one of the most challenging races in the world.
Director: Michael Dillon Starring: Joe McConaughy, Katie McConaughy, Lazarus Lake, Aurélien Sanchez
Touch the Gate Cast
- Joe McConaughy as Self
- Katie McConaughy as Self
- Lazarus Lake as Self
- Aurélien Sanchez as Self
- Karel Sabbe as Self
- John Kelly as Self
- Jasmin Paris as Self
- Jared Campbell as Self
- Damian Hall as Self
- Tomokazu Ihara as Self
- Albert Herreo as Self
- John Fegyveresi as Self
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- Last Women Standing: The Barkley Marathons 2019 (2019)
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