Touch the Gate (2023)
The 2023 Barkley Marathons
The Barkley Marathons are a race unlike any other. With over 100 miles of wild terrain, and twice the elevation of climbing and descending Mt. Everest from sea level, it's a race that expects runners to fail. In 38 years, only 15 runners have completed the Barkley Marathons, but that doesn't stop hundreds of athletes from applying for entry every year. This year, I was lucky enough to see the race in person as I documented Joe McConaughy's first attempt at one of the most challenging races in the world. The film also features athletes Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly, Karel Sabbe, Damian Hall, Jared Campbell, and Jasmin Paris.
Director: Michael Dillon
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: July 30, 2023
Cast
- Joe McConaughy - Himself
- Katie McConaughy - Herself
- Lazarus Lake - Himself
- Aurélien Sanchez - Himself
- Karel Sabbe - Himself
- John Kelly - Himself
- Jasmin Paris - Herself
- Jared Campbell - Himself
- Damian Hall - Himself
- Tomokazu Ihara - Himself
Editing: Michael Dillon
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Dillon
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Touch the Gate about?
- The Barkley Marathons are a race unlike any other. With over 100 miles of wild terrain, and twice the elevation of climbing and descending Mt. Everest from sea level, it's a race that expects runners to fail. In 38 years, only 15 runners have completed the Barkley Marathons, but that doesn't stop hundreds of athletes from applying for entry every year. This year, I was lucky enough to see the race in person as I documented Joe McConaughy's first attempt at one of the most challenging races in the world. The film also features athletes Aurélien Sanchez, John Kelly, Karel Sabbe, Damian Hall, Jared Campbell, and Jasmin Paris.
- Who directed Touch the Gate?
- Touch the Gate was directed by Michael Dillon.
- Who stars in Touch the Gate?
- Touch the Gate stars Joe McConaughy, Katie McConaughy, Lazarus Lake, Aurélien Sanchez, Karel Sabbe, John Kelly.
- How long is Touch the Gate?
- Touch the Gate has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is Touch the Gate?
- Touch the Gate is a Documentary, Adventure film.