The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathons Tale

20251h 23min

The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathon Tale takes you deep inside the legendary Barkley Marathons, the worldโ€™s most elusive and punishing ultramarathon. Set in the unforgiving terrain of Frozen Head State Park, this film follows elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis as he battles the course, his limits, and time itself. Halfway through, we meet Jasmin Paris, whose grit and endurance add another layer to this epic test of human resilience. With insights from race founder Lazarus Lake, past Barkley finisher John Kelly, Gary Robbins and others, this documentary is an unprecedented look at the fine line between ambition and impossibility.

Storyline

The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathon Tale takes you deep inside the legendary Barkley Marathons, the worldโ€™s most elusive and punishing ultramarathon. Set in the unforgiving terrain of Frozen Head State Park, this film follows elite ultrarunner Harvey Lewis as he battles the course, his limits, and time itself. Halfway through, we meet Jasmin Paris, whose grit and endurance add another layer to this epic test of human resilience. With insights from race founder Lazarus Lake, past Barkley finisher John Kelly, Gary Robbins and others, this documentary is an unprecedented look at the fine line between ambition and impossibility.

Released
March 14, 2025
Runtime
1h 23min
Director
Language
English
Production
Endorphin Studio