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The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

7.420141h 30mMovieDocumentaryHistory

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.

DirectorsTimothy James Kane·Annika Iltis

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Cast · Directed by Timothy James Kane

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The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

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