Last Women Standing: The Barkley Marathons

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.

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

The film premiered on Tuesday November 19th 2019.

Watch the film below

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

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

“The Barkleys is bordering on the impossible” – Jon Barker, Nicky’s support crew