The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

In the depths of rural Tennessee lies a notorious test of human endurance that has claimed the lives of many would-be participants: The Barkley Marathons. This grueling ultramarathon, born from a historic prison escape, has become an infamous cult classic, attracting adventurers and thrill-seekers from around the world to push their bodies - and sanity - to the limit. Only 10 of its first 25 years have seen finishers emerge, leaving behind a trail of shattered dreams and unfinished ambitions.