The Latest Breaking News from Barkley Marathons

Lazarus Lake, the ‘Leonardo da Vinci of pain’ behind the world’s cruelest race

In an extract from his new book, Jared Beasley introduces the eccentric figure behind the Barkley Marathons, where runners are terrified and tested in equal measure

The Guardian - US · May 1, 2025

‘60 hours of hell’: hardship is the only way forward at the Barkley Marathons

More crucible than race, the Barkley Marathons in the hostile backwoods of Tennessee remains the world’s toughest footrace, where change, adaptation and the struggle to survive play out

The Guardian - US · Mar 22, 2025

A bit of an overcorrection? This year's Barkley Marathons proves too tough for every last runner with not a single finisher

The best effort came from John Kelly, who is credited with a Fun Run

Advnture · Mar 19, 2025

For the first time ever, 7 runners are on final loop of the Barkley Marathons and one is a woman – photos show just how savage it is

We don't always know what's happening at the gnarly ultra running event, but we do know that a record has been broken

Advnture · Mar 22, 2024

Central Coast runner Melissa Robertson recovers from secretive Barkley Marathons

A Central Coast runner resorted to drinking from streams after her water froze while competing in an invite-only marathon most entrants are just happy to survive.

ABC News · Mar 25, 2023