2018 Barkley Marathons Race Results
20 Miles, Frozen Head State Park, TN
Held in Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee, it is a 100 mile race with a 60 hour time limit.
Held since 1986, the Barkley Marathons have become one of the most well-known ultramarathons in the world, held in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee. The Barkley Marathons is a 100-mile trail run with a 60-hour time limit. The race has no set course and runners must navigate using a map and compass. The course includes 20 miles of rugged terrain, including steep climbs and descents, as well as 20 miles of off-trail running. The race is known for its difficulty and low completion rate. In 2018, only 15 runners out of 40 starters finished the race.
The 2018 Barkley Marathons was won by John Kelly, who finished the race in 59 hours and 36 minutes. Kelly is a veteran of the Barkley Marathons, having finished the race twice before. The other 14 finishers were:
- Gary Cantrell
- Karel Sabbe
- Jared Campbell
- Jamil Coury
- John Fegyveresi
- Scott Dunlap
- Jamie Donaldson
- Mike Wardian
- Charlie Engle
- Pat Reagan
- Andrew Thompson
- Marc Lauenstein
- Gary Robbins
- Andre Jones
The Barkley Marathons is a grueling race that tests the limits of human endurance. The race is not for the faint of heart, but it is an experience that will stay with runners for a lifetime.
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