Touch the Gate

Touch the Gate (2023)

DocumentaryAdventure

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

Casts

	Joe McConaughy as Himself
	Katie McConaughy as Herself
	Lazarus Lake as Himself
	Aurélien Sanchez as Himself
	Karel Sabbe as Himself
	John Kelly as Himself
	Jasmin Paris as Herself
	Jared Campbell as Himself
	Damian Hall as Himself
	Tomokazu Ihara as Himself
	Albert Herreo as Himself
	John Fegyveresi as Himself
	Jodi Isenor as Herself

Crew