Movies and TvShows featuring "ultramarathon" theme.

Goshen is a documentary film that delves into the rich running culture of the Tarahumara tribe in the Copper Canyons of Chihuahua, Mexico. It explores their unique running abilities and their pursuit of living healthy lives despite the challenges of diabetes and heart disease. The film also highlights the inspiring stories of Tarahumara people engaging in ultra-marathons and free running, often running barefoot through the breathtaking desert landscapes.

Plan 9 From Syracuse is a documentary film that follows a filmmaker's journey to make a movie in Syracuse, New York. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, the filmmaker remains determined to bring his dream to life. The documentary showcases the inspiring story of perseverance and the filmmaking process.

Running for Good: The Fiona Oakes Documentary follows the inspiring journey of Fiona Oakes, a vegan marathon runner and animal sanctuary owner. Despite facing challenges such as a knee injury and a broken kneecap, Fiona sets world records in long-distance races and becomes a world record holder. The film showcases her determination, passion for veganism, and efforts to make a positive impact on the world.

Desert Runners is a documentary that follows the journey of four individuals as they attempt to conquer four of the most difficult desert ultra-marathons in the world. The film explores their physical and mental struggles, highlighting the determination and resilience required to endure the harsh conditions of the Sahara Desert, the Gobi Desert, the Atacama Desert, and Antarctica. Along the way, the runners encounter various obstacles, including blistered feet, extreme weather, and personal demons. Through their stories, Desert Runners offers a captivating insight into the world of ultra-marathons and the transformative power of pushing one's limits.

WALMSLEY is a feature-length documentary that follows Jim Walmsley’s journey from the depths of a US Air Force Missile Silo to becoming the first American man to win UTMB by running 100 miles faster than anyone else in the world.

Our imperative is not an individual's victory - but a better community.. We do not want to overtake you - but to surpass ourselves.. Our results do not point out that we are better - but that you can do it as well.

Forty runners compete in the most gruelling race on earth, the Badwater. The film documents the trials and tribulations of these athletes as they run 135 miles through Death Valley in July and explores the motivations behind this seemingly masochistic contest. A celebration of the perseverance of the human will beyond the limits of the human body

A team of an entrepreneur, an athlete and a student from Taiwan arrived in the Arctic Circle. Through their participation in the 2008 Polar Challenge – a 600 km race to the Magnetic North Pole, they’ve realized their dreams. They experienced hypothermia and attack from polar bears en route.

1 day. 100 miles. The idea sounds impossible to most of us, but that's the challenge Ashley Lindsey faces in 'Solstice,' which documents her attempt to finish the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The world's oldest and most prestigious 100 mile trail race, Western States runners travel from Squaw Valley to Auburn, battling bitter cold, stifling heat, and their own mental and physical limitations along the way. From mountain peaks to river canyons, runners climb over 18,000 vertical feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet on this ultimate challenge for long distance runners. 'Solstice' is the story of a rookie attempting to run 100 miles for the first time, and to prove that 'impossible' is just a word.

'El Chivo' (the Mountain Goat) is what the indigenous Tarahumara Indians of Mexico's Copper Canyons call Runner Will Harlan ever since he won the Copper Canyon Ultra Marathon in 2009, a race made infamous in the bestseller 'Born to Run.' Since Harlan's first visit with the Tarahumara, who are renown for long distance running and their sustainable life-style, he's dramatically changed the way his family lives by moving to an off-the-grid farm in North Carolina, where they grow their food and run a non-profit for the Tarahumara. El Chivo chronicles what motivates Harlan to live life this deliberately by showing the physical and mental demands while also detailing the toll it takes on the family of an altruistic, elite Ultra Marathoner.

One of the most successful ultrarunners of all time Lithuanian Aleksandr Sorokin talks about challenges, emotions and thoughts running 24h in World Championship in Verona, Italy. He openly describes the hardest moments of his attempt to break 24h running world record. That is one of the rare moments when elite athlete talks about weaknesses and pressure he feels every day and how he cope with it.

Unbreakable: The Western States 100 is a documentary that follows four runners as they compete in the Western States Endurance Run, a grueling 100-mile race through the mountains of California. The film explores the physical and mental challenges faced by the runners, as well as the history and significance of the race. With breathtaking cinematography and personal interviews, Unbreakable offers an inside look into the world of ultramarathons and the determination of the athletes who participate.

Big's Backyard Ultra has been described as one of the most mentally and strategically complex races in the world.

Sally McRae took on her second 200 mile race with the goal to get the best out of herself, and to put herself out there for a podium position. This film follows the whole story of what it means to commit to finishing what you set out to do, and refusing to give up too early.

Polar Super Marathon: Chen Yanbo, running for the dream

We don't run fast - we want to reach far.. Our imperative is not an individual's victory - but a better community.. We do not want to overtake you - but to surpass ourselves.. Our results do not point out that we are better - but that you can do it as well.

Fifty: The Movie is an inspiring documentary that explores the mental strength and determination of ultramarathon runners. Through the incredible stories of individuals who push their limits during grueling races, the film examines the power of the human mind and its ability to overcome obstacles. With stunning visuals and heartfelt interviews, Fifty: The Movie takes viewers on an unforgettable journey of endurance, perseverance, and triumph.