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

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.

Soo impressed by "casual hoodie guy"

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.

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

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

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

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 😂

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

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!!

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

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 👏

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!!

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

What a beautiful and inspiring video. Thanks so much.

"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.

This was very beautiful to watch, thank you

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

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

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

Extraordinarily epic! Thanks!

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

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

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

This was so fun to watch! Thank you

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

amazing production, amazing video!

DESERVES WAY MORE VIEWS!

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

Great video!

Beautiful editing!

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

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

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 💀

Whoever filmed and edited this video deserves a raise!

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

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.

Great work!

Beautiful

great video

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

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

Very nice video!

This is so cool thanks for posting it😊

Great film makling.

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…

04:48 nice crunch :D

This is badass

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The long walk

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

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

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

How long is each loop and how much incline?

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

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

Hey what song is featured in this?

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

we have the same last name

Goggins stil running

This is fcking EPIC!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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.

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

surprised people don't die trying this

Justin’s story sounds like a Disco Elysium ending

It must really suck to be second on this race.

Whats the song around 7:00

I'm calling Forest Gump

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

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

$10k? I wouldn’t do that unless it was at least $10 million.

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?

Where Hope literally runs out

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

where the f. is Goggins? XD

Where was this race located?

108 💀

Is there a time limit per lap?

Why do some start so fast?

RESPECT TO ALL THAT RAN THIS and going to run this, but how do you stop the runners from taking short cuts and cheating

I had a question, how long is each lap?