Failure to present a page from every book at the end of each loop results in disqualification.Īnd if you’re after more details on why the event features ‘sacrificial virgins’ and many other quirky aspects, then check out our ultimate jargon-busting guide and read our piece on why this is arguably the world’s craziest race.įew things encapsulate that more than the Netflix film that in many ways gave the Barkley Marathons the legendary status it now enjoys – ‘ The Race That Eats Its Young‘.

The creator and organiser of the race is the mystical Lazarus ‘Laz’ Lake – real name Gary Cantrell – and here’s our profile of him as well as 10 famous quotes which encapsulate the race.Īnd talking of quotes, each competitor has to find books hidden around the course and tear out the page corresponding to their race number. We spoke to him about what it takes to complete the race and also asked his advice for Barkley Marathon first-timers – maybe Sanchez took all that on board! Legendary status By Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey Published: Mar. Saturday morning, which is one weekend earlier than when the race is usually held around April Fool’s Day. Only 15 people have completed this 100-mile backcountry race at Frozen Head State Park. Our in-depth guide explains what makes the race so special, when it takes place, how to enter, what we know about the route, course records and more.Īs mentioned above the last person to finish it was Kelly so who better to give us the inside track on the event. The 2018 Barkley Marathons started at little after 9:30 a.m. The Barkley Marathons is an ultra-running event like no other but we’ve done our best to de-mystify it.

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