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Pacing the Pacific
Pacing the Pacific

Pacing the Pacific

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Few hikers start the PCT and finish. Even fewer clock a time faster than five months. Professional dentist, dedicated dad, and casual ultrarunner Karel Sabbe is not like most hikers. Backcountry’s new full-length documentary follows Karel as he vies to set the speed record... again.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

63 mins

Rating

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Release Date

09 October 2023

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Cast

Karel Sabbe

Karel Sabbe

Himself

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