The Race with No Finish line… Last Runner wins $10,000

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3 ай бұрын

It’s only 3.4 miles every hour to win $10,000… how hard can it be? Some consider this the toughest ultramarathon ever! Watch to find out why…
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Race: The Conquer [Toughtest Backyard Ultra]
Film produced by Jeff Marier / @trailrunningzen ‪@Obstacleracingmedia‬
Videography by Jeff Marier & Hunter Leininger

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@dwerdly1551 3 ай бұрын

A few thoughts about this video - Excellent footage by the way. First, establish where this is, the race's history, how many miles per lap, previous record holders, elevation gain, etc. Second, pick one or two top prospects to profile as they go through the race, because it adds stakes for the viewer. Third, ground the viewer in how many miles have been completed (rather than just saying "Lap 10," say "Lap 10 - Mile 34 - 12 hours elapsed". Great atmosphere, shots, interviews - really enjoyed watching.

@Chronicallywitty 3 ай бұрын

I kinda like not knowing exactly the specifics of distance/time. It feels like this race is about going even through the unknown of how long it is or how far it is. Not knowing places the viewer in that position, even if it’s to a tiny extent. More information on how this race works and rules would be nice to know though.

@bachtre 2 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you. I wasn't invested in anyone, so after the first 5 minutes I just skipped to the last 5 minutes and it doesn't feel like I missed much.

@abyss18 2 ай бұрын

@@bachtretiktok attention span

@phynn2377 2 ай бұрын

Id also like to see how many runners are left at on each lap

@chaycock 2 ай бұрын

I watched the whole thing and still don’t know how many miles per lap hah.

@Tokoroegao 3 ай бұрын

Soo impressed by "casual hoodie guy"

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Those are always the guys you have to keep a eye on!!

@carolcarol3938 3 ай бұрын

@@EnduranceHunter What was the music used in this please? I can't seem to see it listed anywhere. Cheers from Australia

@korbibro142 3 ай бұрын

@@carolcarol3938if you mean that song at 17:00 its: "There goes the Devil" from Michael Shynes

@carolcarol3938 3 ай бұрын

@@korbibro142 Thank you very much

@DanielGirardBolduc 3 ай бұрын

Congrats to everybody that have pushed themselfved during this ultra. Also the winner deserve a big shoutout as he did 196 KM which is a totaly crazy distance. Thanks for this awesome video, have a wonderfull week. Dan

@stevenstevenson3948 3 ай бұрын

It takes some great editing to make people running 100 miles this emotional. Amazing video!

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@Mango-vy9im 3 ай бұрын

no it doesn't, honestly the start was not emotional at all. 100 miles is incredibly difficult have some respect for the runners.

@zelly4914 3 ай бұрын

That cold is rough! 10:00 That's some amazing advice, the difference between stopping vs being stopped.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thats the best advice for this format of race! Just keep moving and be forced to stop, don't quit on yourself!

@aikimommee 3 ай бұрын

I’m slowly falling in love with Ultra running - not for my body but my mind… being in nature, hanging out with folks, being able to push limits… age is celebrated, and there’s usually pancakes and quesadillas and snacks… it’s crazy , we’re all crazy, and it’s awesome. ps if you think it’s “only” 3+ miles every hour “how hard could it be” 🤷🏼‍♀️ lol try it 😂

@Ecologyontherun 3 ай бұрын

This race was BRUTAL but it was so fun! Highly recommend

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

So glad that you could join us for this first year!! Hope to see you next year!

@aknopf8173 2 ай бұрын

For those wondering: One lap is 4.1 miles. The elevation is 605 steps. Sign up fee is 225$. This is the info from their official website (link in description): $10,000 to the overall winner (100 runners) each runner will pay $225 to sign up and, at the start of the race, will be given a $100 bill to carry the entire race. If the runner desires to stop or times out of the race, they will place the $100 bill into a glass case for the overall winner to claim at the end. Two years into the planning to discover the toughest location to pull off a backyard ultra and we found it at the famous AT approach trail in the Amicalola Falls State Park at the coldest possible time of the year. The loop starts at the top of the falls with the rugged East Ridge trail leading down to the bottom parking area to pick up the lower Mountain Laurel trail and then up the AT Approach trails with 605 steps back to the top of the falls. Simple: Each runner will have 1 hour to complete the 4.1-mile loop every hour until only one person remains.

@mogain9258 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for explaining the details!

@conorsprick3838 3 ай бұрын

That cold reminded me of my 100 miler I did and it was much colder, but we had indoor aid stations. You guys bared that climate the whole time! Kudos!!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Cold ultras are another beast! It makes every stop so much harder to get going again!! Kudos to you!

@SpaceRaptorJesusJedi 3 ай бұрын

Jesus christ it BEGINS with Amicalola falls? Those steps are brutal even on a day hike

@bencheevers6693 3 ай бұрын

Steven King wrote a dystopian horror about this, turns out somebody didn't take the right message away

@sjb4280 3 ай бұрын

The Long Walk it was originally written under his pseudonym. One of my favorites by him.

@Welther47 Ай бұрын

But that was for their lives, right? Run or die.

@bencheevers6693 Ай бұрын

@@Welther47 Big prize for the winner though

@emilypaup5217 Ай бұрын

Did not expect a book rec from a comment under an ultra doc, but I’ve bookmarked the book. Thanks!

@Darenbranch 3 ай бұрын

I ran a 24 hour race in the UK, but looking at that elevation on this course it was mind blowing and brutal! Congratulations to all that took part 👏

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Woah congrats on your race! It sounds like you'll have a good shot at this race next year!

@jhagberg 3 ай бұрын

Epic! Amazing job on the documentary, it was put together so well!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton Jesse!! I’m really proud of the action and story we were able to capture!!

@illumistration 3 ай бұрын

This was outstanding, this made me want to take up ultrarunning or find something I can go 100% in on

@mrsaprilmendez 3 ай бұрын

Knowing when to stop is just as crucial as pushing yourself.

@serocrux 3 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the book "The long walk" by stephen king, they had to maintain a pace of 4mph, if they went lower for to long they were out and the last person remaining won

@Photosynthesisbeing 3 ай бұрын

This is what the rules should be, I'm seeing too many people just walking this.

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

@@Photosynthesisbeing They do have to maintain a minimum pace though--if they can't finish a loop in 60 minutes, they're out 😎

@the_mowron 3 ай бұрын

You literally just described the rules. Each loop is 4 miles (and a little bit more). You have to do a loop every hour.

@johnwecna2386 3 ай бұрын

@@the_mowron in the book they get shot for walking to slow

@carolineduff-riddell8109 2 ай бұрын

I read that book over 30yrs ago and it still gives me nightmares

@benreiter7218 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video and cinematic music choice, b roll, and interview edits come together to create amazing content. Thanks so much for making this!

@RebeccaEWebber 3 ай бұрын

Ultra running is by far one of the best communities I know of!

@ghostoflazlo 2 ай бұрын

The editing is insane. Thank you for this high quality video ❤

@rdo3495 3 ай бұрын

It would be nice to see more of the perspective of women doing this race

@magg07 3 ай бұрын

Incredible race, incredible people, incredible documentary! Thank you so much ❤

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'm so proud of everyone involved in this race and doc!

@user-hj8rc9ox8w 3 ай бұрын

Watch a lot like this and it's a great edit- keep these up :)

@philippst8242 3 ай бұрын

Such a cool video, honestly the way it’s edited is just amazing. It really shows you how insane this race is. I’m so impressed by these guys!!!

@Redbird4912 3 ай бұрын

Stoicism in action. The antidote to easy living. Challenge, discomfort, inner strength and resilience. Well done all those who took part.

@AndrewTrainorActor 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful and inspiring video. Thanks so much.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!! Glad you liked it!

@jacobmalone2071 3 ай бұрын

The camera work and editing is amazing! Crazy competition my man!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@Blewejam 3 ай бұрын

This was very beautiful to watch, thank you

@jamesmungall6669 3 ай бұрын

I’ve watched a lot of ultra running videos and this was the best. Thank you

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! Thanks a ton!

@ADAMJWAITE 3 ай бұрын

Watch the documentaries on the Barkley.

@ohsweetmystery 3 ай бұрын

From someone who lives where it actually gets really cold, just keep your water bottles right next to your body, beneath any clothing.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Yes! Maybe next year, the runners will be more prepared for the cold!

@encyclical 3 ай бұрын

Extraordinarily epic! Thanks!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!! These athletes are just amazing, I’m grateful we were able to tell their stories!

@spinnerboyz 2 ай бұрын

"If you stop you're going to die" - My mindset right there. It doesn't matter if it's true or not, the belief itself will carry you to the finish line.

@parzivalgamingclips3199 3 ай бұрын

DESERVES WAY MORE VIEWS!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!!

@uselesscrappyvideos 3 ай бұрын

An absolutely incredible video. And I only saw winners competing.

@Ipzan 3 ай бұрын

This was so fun to watch! Thank you

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@nas36926 Ай бұрын

Love this video, and love warrior racing(a.r. Georgia). These guys know how to put on a race!

@ichbindoofhihi1 Ай бұрын

amazing production, amazing video!

@knucklescapricorn31 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@rasmus9311 3 ай бұрын

Great video, as always logistics is king, warm food and shelter

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Yes exactly!! Logistics are super important at this race when every second counts!

@Electrocali 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful editing!

@jimallinx 3 ай бұрын

So if they do a lap in 40 mins they have 20 to rest/eat/warm up? Just curious if that’s the rules. Basically just have to keep the hour pace but can strategically use breaks? Just an amazing video all around 😄It’s so powerful how they get emotional when they’re unable to continue. Just giving it everything. Very inspiring

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

yep you got it! the strategy being do you want to carefully pace yourself & reserve energy or do you want to hustle through each lap and use the down time to recover? Neither strategy is wrong, Brian chose to walk as much as he could, almost always came in with minutes to spare and was in the top 10

@johnhenry3256 3 ай бұрын

Great video sir. Amazing race. Russ cook is running the length of Africa as we speak. Id say he'd give this race a right go. Should check him out. You earned my sub my man. Looking forward to having a look at the rest of your stuff.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Yes!! Russ is a absolute legend!

@Welther47 Ай бұрын

I can't say I love the concept of this race.

@joshuaforester 2 ай бұрын

“Hunter made me go out again.” Lol peer pressure got you another half loop. You’re welcome.

@nicomartin5584 3 ай бұрын

Whoever filmed and edited this video deserves a raise!

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm sure Hunter agrees as well! 😎

@strawberryelectrician4802 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@Mellow985 3 ай бұрын

great video

@Matt__Johnm 3 ай бұрын

Great work!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Matt!!

@ChubbyUnicorn 2 ай бұрын

1000 extra props to the man who did this race w/o a crew 🤯 impressive!

@autodiagyt Ай бұрын

Not only that but he flew in from Denmark for this race!

@MimicGriphon 5 күн бұрын

I really must be underestimating this really badly.

@ActuallyNickV 3 ай бұрын

Kinda hate when people say they're done and others keep egging them on, like with Justin. Dude was at his limit, knew he was done, said "I'm feeling hypothermic" and they went Nah, keep going 💀

@denlolify 3 ай бұрын

Very nice video!

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rcrc2340 3 ай бұрын

04:48 nice crunch :D

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

haha glad you liked that ;)

@YATESA8 2 ай бұрын

Awesome concept... I am not even trying... :D

@ggardner5784 3 ай бұрын

This is badass

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Such badass athletes to keep going in those horrific conditions!!

@andreaanderson2121 3 ай бұрын

Finally making the time to watch this. Excellent! Such great editing, great music choices, great concept. Will look forward to following this one year after year! Loved it! Have you considered having a female division? Seemed like mostly a field of men. Just an idea…

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton Andrea! I'm really proud of the race and the doc!! There's no female division because we know that you or Courtney Dauwalter could come crush all the guys ;)

@kevinodea432 3 ай бұрын

Great film makling.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin!!

@cassiem1067 3 ай бұрын

This is so cool thanks for posting it😊

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!

@AaronGruber 3 ай бұрын

great video and incredible event! as someone who has never heard of this event, I would have appreciated a detailed explanation of all the rules in the beginning. would have made it easier to understand from the start. beautifully filmed and edited nonetheless.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton! Yeah I'm sorry there wasn't a detailed explanation of the rules, but the thing about this race, is there's truly only a few rules. Carry the $100, finish the 3.4 mile loop in 60 minutes, and you have 60 seconds to start the next loop before the gate closes.

@benjaminshropshire2900 3 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to see how something like this changes as the degree of difficulty goes up or down. Say pick a lap that a lot of people would have to really work at to have 10 minutes to spare vs one where you can do it in have the par time (when you're fresh). I'm guessing the first would select for people who can push hard and the second for people who just keep pushing.

@eroscoe92 2 ай бұрын

Great video and cool sport! I would also have loved to hear from some of the women athletes

@jakedrab4156 3 ай бұрын

3.4 miles per hour in that terrain is a very uncomfortable pace.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Yeah! It seems easy on paper but once you see the course its way harder than it looks!

@studiohost 2 ай бұрын

Really great concept! Is there a fee also? Keep trail running fr$$ , volunteer to maintain your local trails!!!

@kfitzman 3 ай бұрын

I like the coverage, not focusing on the details but on the experience and the people. The 20 something’s on Reddit try to make it more than it is tracking the runners and their gear/tech/training. Putting courses up on a pedestal like it’s a vacation destination. These backyard ultras are and have always been anti marathons where you really get to know the community you are running with and everyone from the first loser to the winner has the same experience of competing with themselves.

@General1Cal 3 ай бұрын

I once had to guard a house with seven sets of stairs 2 mile perimeter walking all night, I never did figure how many miles walked after 24 hours.

@brianshissler3263 3 ай бұрын

Growimg up, i was an extremely fast walker. Parents necer drove me anywhere, if i wanted to go there i had to walk. Easily covered 6 miles a day on average. 13 mile walks were nothing. Part of my route was a jogging path, and i would breeze past joggers while walking lol (and smoking at the same time) i hated hills though, i would get terrible pains in the front of my shins. My only break would be waiting for crosswalk lights. Not saying i could won this race, but i think i was built for it

@davidgrabiner2771 3 ай бұрын

What a great idea, what a great race and what a great documentary. Did you edit it yourself as well?

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton David!! Jeff Marier and I filmed the whole race but Jeff was the one that edited the whole thing! He did a incredible job!!

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the shout out, awesome working with you Hunter! 😎

@russellclark7256 3 ай бұрын

what's the artist and song at the end?

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

@@russellclark7256 "There goes the Devil" by Michael Shynes

@PAXS0N 3 ай бұрын

Everyone got a straight face until David Goggin's pulls up with a boat over his head

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Lol I wonder how he would do at this race!

@StatOnTheAT 3 ай бұрын

Probably win and then do it again after everyone went home, faster the 2nd time

@user-ss6kc7vh1n 3 ай бұрын

The long walk

@Youre-Welcome 3 ай бұрын

Would be cool to know basic stuff like, how long is each lap, where is this????

@bobdavidson756 2 ай бұрын

Each lap is 4.167 miles. A backyard ultra, which this is, is based off running 100 miles in a day, so 100/24 = 4.167 mile course. But, as it says, the race only ends when the last person runs one last loop, it doesn't end at any particular distance or # of loops. This is in Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia, part of the Appalachian Trail.

@Robin-rn7ip Ай бұрын

Currently reading the long walk by Stephen King, made me think of it

@medialies6254 3 ай бұрын

the most important detail of this whole video is missing...how long was each lap ?

@samuel123478 26 күн бұрын

Slightly over 4 miles but under 4.5 miles. Not certain of exact distance

@Brendanm1645 3 ай бұрын

How long is each loop and how much incline?

@tradietastes5487 3 ай бұрын

3.4 miles and 1hour to complete , how long between the gate shut at end of lap to opening to start next lap

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

The first gate shut at the top of the hour, then they had 60 seconds until the next gate closes!

@keithdouglas9848 3 ай бұрын

I wanna try this, it's Awesome.how long is each lap?

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

We put it on every year, so you should totally sign up!! It’s a 3.4 mile loop every hour, the course might change a little next year to 4.1 miles!

@DjayTriple8 3 ай бұрын

just stumbled on this.. can someone explain the resting periods and how they work.

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

You have 60 mins to complete the loop, if you finish fast in say 50 mins, that gives you 10 mins to take a rest before you have to start again. A lot of different strategies that people do. Some run fast and take lots of breaks while others go slow and come in right at 59 mins and never take breaks!

@DjayTriple8 3 ай бұрын

@@EnduranceHunterthanks ! i appreciate the response.

@beth-bi9yv 3 ай бұрын

Hey what song is featured in this?

@bikeradam 3 ай бұрын

I'd do this with bong hits. Have to clear so many bong hits an hour, last one to stop wins. 😊

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

I love that idea! Unfortunately it's a banned substance in most races as it gives you an advantage

@zacsakacsi 3 ай бұрын

This is fcking EPIC!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Woohoo!! Thanks a ton, I’m very happy with how the race went this first year and the documentary we were able to put together!!

@zacsakacsi 3 ай бұрын

@@EnduranceHunter yeah Great work Filming it! Need more 😎🤌

@connorleininger9134 3 ай бұрын

we have the same last name

@kevinodea432 Ай бұрын

NEW DATE: December 7th, 2024 REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 8TH, AT 9:00AM EASTERN TIME AND WILL SELL OUT IN MINUTES. Go to Ultra Sign-up and get ready. Due to more stair construction scheduled for January 2025, the park has asked us to move the event to December 7th, 2024. This change will allow us to keep the course design as planned, and it should not be as cold as January.

@Twelves1212 3 ай бұрын

Goggins stil running

@bikingdervish 3 ай бұрын

So where was it? When was it? How far is a lap? How far did the winner run in the end?

@PlaySA 3 ай бұрын

Yeah I'd really like to know that too.

@Grassisgreenbean 2 ай бұрын

Justin’s story sounds like a Disco Elysium ending

@tonysgadgets4051 3 ай бұрын

I'm calling Forest Gump

@lordsneed9418 3 ай бұрын

surprised people don't die trying this

@JoeRogansForehead 2 ай бұрын

I’d gladly be a judge who stands in one spot and dosnt run 😂

@vinylpenguin2651 3 ай бұрын

If everyone is starting each lap together how much of a pause is between each lap? Or are the people getting rest just finishing early enough to get time?

@TrailRunningZen 3 ай бұрын

New laps start at the top of every hour, so for example if you finish a lap in 40 minutes you have 20 minutes to rest. Conversely, if you don't make it back to the startline in one hour you are out.

@hersheyp5747 3 ай бұрын

Whats the song around 7:00

@stensballe3683 3 ай бұрын

108 💀

@hannesaltenfelder4302 Ай бұрын

It must really suck to be second on this race.

@swaderable 2 ай бұрын

Never in my life did I see Pantera being Mr. Europe

@chrismarshall8197 3 ай бұрын

Where was this race located?

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Amicalola Falls State Park, Ellijay Georgia

@qed456 3 ай бұрын

Where Hope literally runs out

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Amen to that!! That should be the race tagline!

@tommysmith8356 21 күн бұрын

What’s the name of the song at 18 minutes in please

@kevinodea432 7 күн бұрын

Here comes the devil.

@keithdouglas9848 3 ай бұрын

Is there a time limit per lap?

@santiagoreyes1545 3 ай бұрын

1 hour

@keithdouglas9848 3 ай бұрын

@@santiagoreyes1545 tnks 👍👍

@EnduranceHunter 3 ай бұрын

Every year it will be a 1 hour time limit per lap, but the distance might change a little! Next year it will probably be a 4.1 mile loop!

@keithdouglas9848 3 ай бұрын

@@EnduranceHunter tnks for reply.i appreciate that. I would love to try that. Hopefully in future ?

@MrFrostpower 2 ай бұрын

where the f. is Goggins? XD

@aaronburns2570 3 ай бұрын

I had a question, how long is each lap?

@robertmargesson1819 3 ай бұрын

4.2 miles

@JoeRogansForehead 2 ай бұрын

If you listened to David Goggins yelling at you to stay hard you’d get an extra 2 laps minimum

@JoeRogansForehead 2 ай бұрын

How far is each lap? What happens when they finish they wait ?

@kevinodea432 2 ай бұрын

3.4 miles nad yes wait about just a few minutes

@randomrunner4833 3 ай бұрын

How far was each lap?

@cheesegamerlol 3 ай бұрын

3.4 miles