The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Title in Italiano:

La maratona Barkley: La gara che divora la sua prole
Title in Português:

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Title in Français:

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Title in Türk:

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Title in Deutsch:

The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young

Synopsis

A tiny town in Tennessee is the most unlikely of places you would expect to find the hardest trail race in the world. The Barkley Marathons only accepts 35 runners each year, via secret application process, and was created by cocky ultrarunner Lazarus Lake, as a mockery of a famously failed 1977 prison escape that lasted 54 hours.

On this ever-changing and unmarked course participants battle through treacherous terrain to find hidden books as proof of following the route. If they make it to the end, they will have climbed and descended twice the height of Mount Everest, in under 60 hours. Brett Maune, a past finisher, has his sights on making history. John Fegyveresi, an unknown runner who winters in Antarctica, wants to outrun his past. One hopes to break a record, the other to just get back alive, and everyone gets lost.

What follows is an oddly inspiring story where pain has value, failure is spectacular, and it only costs $1.60.

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The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
Flocks First Time (Instrumental Version)
Tyler Gibbons: Writer
The Old Smith-Corona (Instrumental Version No.2)
Tyler Gibbons: Writer

User reviews

Joshua White
6/10

The use of different musical styles and tones throughout the documentary reflects the ever-changing nature of the race course, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.

Susan Evans
5/10

The emotional depth conveyed through the soundtrack resonates with the themes of perseverance, determination, and the human spirit explored in the film.

Steven Robinson
7/10

The Barkley Marathons soundtrack perfectly captures the intensity and unpredictability of the race through its haunting and atmospheric compositions.

Dorothy King
10/10

The composition choices in the soundtrack evoke a sense of adventure, challenge, and triumph, mirroring the emotional rollercoaster experienced by the runners. Each track immerses the listener in the raw and intense atmosphere of the Barkley Marathons, making the music a crucial element in telling the captivating story of these extraordinary athletes.

James Miller
8/10

The use of subtle instrumentation and minimalist melodies in the soundtrack enhances the feeling of isolation and struggle faced by the participants in the harsh and unforgiving terrain of the race.

Timothy Evans
5/10

The incorporation of subtle ambient sounds in the music immerses the audience in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Barkley Marathons, evoking a sense of empathy and admiration for the runners.

Donna Wilson
2/10

Additionally, the soundtrack does not effectively convey the unique and bizarre nature of the event. The music fails to evoke the sense of isolation, desperation, and sheer madness that runners face while navigating the grueling course. It misses the opportunity to immerse the audience in the surreal world of The Barkley Marathons, leaving a disconnect between the visuals and the auditory experience.

Edward King
8/10

The musical cues in the soundtrack effectively build tension and suspense, mirroring the mental and physical challenges that the runners encounter while navigating the treacherous course.

Anthony Young
5/10

The music sets the tone for the intense physical and mental struggles faced by the participants, adding depth to their individual stories.

Emily Lopez
5/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the moments of triumph and defeat experienced by the participants, eliciting a range of emotions from the viewers.

Daniel Roberts
6/10

The haunting melodies and rhythmic beats in the music mirror the physical and mental challenges faced by the runners, creating a sense of urgency and suspense throughout the documentary.