INOV-8 To Release New Barkley Marathons Film

Press Release / 13.11.2019

The Barkley Marathons is the world’s toughest ultra-distance race. Only 15 runners have completed the full 100+ miles since it was first staged in 1986.

This year saw the UK’s toughest woman, Nicky Spinks, attempt to become the first-ever female finisher. 

Made famous by a 2014 Netflix documentary, The Barkley Marathons see runners self-navigate their way around an unmarked course, tearing pages from hidden books as they go, and returning them to enigmatic event organiser, Laz Lake.

Staged in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, USA, the course features five laps, each involving around 10,000ft of brutally steep, obstacle-laden, muddy mountain ascent through thick woodland and viscous undergrowth.

inov-8’s new film Last Women Standing: The Barkley Marathons 2019 follows Nicky, a 52-year-old breast cancer survivor and ultra-running record holder, as she tackles one of the world’s most notorious and secretive sporting events.

During the film, Nicky forms allegiances with fellow female ultra-runner Stephanie Case, from Canada. Can the two women beat the infamous Barkley Marathons?

The film, shot by Summit Fever Media, will get its online international premiere on Tuesday November 19th. Sign up now to find out how you can be amongst the first to watch it: www.inov-8.com/last-women-standing

Nicky is an inov-8 ambassador and wore the brand’s Graphene-Grip MUDCLAW G 260 shoes for The Barkley Marathons.

Quotes from the film:

“The Barkleys is a relentless race of ups, downs and where the hells!” – Nicky Spinks.

“The Barkleys is a bit bonkers.” Nicky’s husband, Steve Burgess.

“The Barkleys is bordering on the impossible.” Nicky lead support crew member, Jon Barker.