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The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

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In its first 25 years only 10 people have finished The Barkley Marathons. Based on a historic prison escape, this cult like race tempts people from around the world to test their limits of physical and mental endurance in this documentary that contemplates the value of pain.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

7.4/10

Release Date

26 October 2014

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lazarus Lake

Lazarus Lake

Jared Campbell

Jared Campbell

Self

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