Age Group Winner (2025)

Run. Floss. Pray.

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In 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years, his daughter, filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson, followed him with a camera in order to understand the eccentric man who raised her. What she gets are his projected anxieties, his struggles with physical age and emotional distress, all while he endlessly trains for the Boston Marathon. But as Jay trains, the film is nearly derailed by Alexandra’s encounter with a life threatening illness. Ultimately, AGE GROUP WINNER is an affirmation of the will to live.

Director: Alexandra Helgerson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Olympic Marathon: Endurance and Grit, Marathon Running and Beyond Limits

Keywords

marathon, boston marathon, athlete, running

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Age Group Winner about?
In 1980 Jay Helgerson shocked the world, becoming the first person to run a marathon a week for a year – each race completed in under three hours. For the last ten years, his daughter, filmmaker Alexandra Helgerson, followed him with a camera in order to understand the eccentric man who raised her. What she gets are his projected anxieties, his struggles with physical age and emotional distress, all while he endlessly trains for the Boston Marathon. But as Jay trains, the film is nearly derailed by Alexandra’s encounter with a life threatening illness. Ultimately, AGE GROUP WINNER is an affirmation of the will to live.
Who directed Age Group Winner?
Age Group Winner was directed by Alexandra Helgerson.
Who stars in Age Group Winner?
Age Group Winner stars Alexandra Helgerson, Jay Helgerson.
How long is Age Group Winner?
Age Group Winner has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Age Group Winner?
Age Group Winner is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Age Group Winner?
The themes of Age Group Winner include: Olympic Marathon: Endurance and Grit, Marathon Running and Beyond Limits.