Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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“This race is unique because it is high-risk. There is no SOS. You are on your own and there’s certainly not a lot of organized races where that is even allowed. So, I like it because it’s really raw.”

Decorated mountain athlete Kelly Halpin shares her perspective on the Barkley Marathons ahead of the 2025 event.

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