10 Must-Watch Trail Running Films
Nothing quite beats lacing up your shoes and heading out into the hills for an hour or two of trail running. However, sometimes we need that little extra push to get out the door or are forced to take a break from the trails for whatever reason. Fortunately, we've put together this list of our favourite trail running films to keep you inspired and excited for your next run out on the trails.
Kilian Jornet: Path to Everest
- Runtime: 1hr 24mins
- Director: Josep Serra, SÉBASTIEN MONTAZ-ROSSET, Marc Juan
- Available to watch on: Amazon
This documentary tells the story of how Kilian Jornet succeeded in completing the historic double solo ascent of Everest (without oxygen) in one week.
- Runtime: 1hr 24mins
- Director: Josep Serra, SÉBASTIEN MONTAZ-ROSSET, Marc Juan
- Available to watch on: Amazon
This documentary tells the story of how Kilian Jornet succeeded in completing the historic double solo ascent of Everest (without oxygen) in one week.
Paul Tierney: Running The Wainrights
- Runtime: 1hr 2mins
- Available to watch on: YouTube
Paul Tierney sets out on an epic adventure battling sleep deprivation and everything the Lake District weather could throw at him to summit all 214 Alfred Wainwright Lake District peaks beating the record time of 6 days 13 hours and 1 minute.
- Runtime: 1hr 2mins
- Available to watch on: YouTube
Paul Tierney sets out on an epic adventure battling sleep deprivation and everything the Lake District weather could throw at him to summit all 214 Alfred Wainwright Lake District peaks beating the record time of 6 days 13 hours and 1 minute.
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
- Runtime: 1hr 29mins
- Director: Annika Iltis, Timothy Kane
- Available to watch on: Amazon
A famous prison escape sparks the idea for a cult-like race that has seen only 10 finishers in its first 25 years. This award-winning, oddly inspiring, and wildly funny documentary reveals the sports world's most guarded secret.
- Runtime: 1hr 29mins
- Director: Annika Iltis, Timothy Kane
- Available to watch on: Amazon
A famous prison escape sparks the idea for a cult-like race that has seen only 10 finishers in its first 25 years. This award-winning, oddly inspiring, and wildly funny documentary reveals the sports world's most guarded secret.
Where Dreams Go To Die
- Runtime: 1hr 16mins
- Director: Ethan Newberry
- Available to watch on: Youtube
The Barkley Marathons have become a natural magnet to incredible and inspiring stories. Where Dreams Go To Die follows ultrarunner Gary Robbins over his two attempts at completing The Barkley Marathons. Following one of the most incredible stories of the race's history, the film is emotional, powerful and truly inspirational, a must-see for any trail runner.
- Runtime: 1hr 16mins
- Director:Ethan Newberry
- Available to watch on: Youtube
The Barkley Marathons have become a natural magnet to incredible and inspiring stories. Where Dreams Go To Die follows ultrarunner Gary Robbins over his two attempts at completing The Barkley Marathons. Following one of the most incredible stories of the race's history, the film is emotional, powerful and truly inspirational, a must-see for any trail runner.
Last Women Standing: The Barkley Marathons
- Runtime: 39mins
- Available to watch on: YouTube
Nicky Spinks attempts to become the first-ever woman to complete The Barkley Marathons - the world's toughest ultra-running race.
- Runtime: 39mins
- Available to watch on: YouTube
Nicky Spinks attempts to become the first-ever woman to complete The Barkley Marathons - the world's toughest ultra-running race.
Brothers In The Sand
- Runtime: 50mins
- Director: Aegina Brahim, Tom Magnus
- Available to watch on: Amazon
Five brothers attempt to become the first family in history to complete the Marathon Des Sables; a six-day, 251 km ultramarathon,in the Sahara desert.
- Runtime: 50mins
- Director: Aegina Brahim, Tom Magnus
- Available to watch on: Amazon
Five brothers attempt to become the first family in history to complete the Marathon Des Sables; a six-day, 251 km ultramarathon,in the Sahara desert.
A Long Day Out W/Kilian Jornet
- Runtime: 13 mins
- Available to watch on: Youtube
Kilian Jornet with an inspiring adventure from his doorstep. Tackling some staggering Norwegian ridgelines with the usual spectacular endurance we have come to expect from Kilian, this short film is well worth a watch.
- Runtime: 13 mins
- Available to watch on: Youtube
Kilian Jornet with an inspiring adventure from his doorstep. Tackling some staggering Norwegian ridgelines and the usual spectacular endurance we have come to expect from Kilian, this short film is well worth a watch.
Pau Capell: Run For The Arctic
- Runtime: 13min
- Available to watch on: YouTube
The North Face Athlete Pau Capell took on his most ambitious project yet, running 250km in 5 days through the Arctic to raise awareness of climate change.
- Runtime: 13min
- Available to watch on: YouTube
The North Face Athlete Pau Capell took on his most ambitious project yet, running 250km iin 5 days through the Arctic to raise awareness of climate change.
Sean Conway Running Britain (2 Part Series)
- Runtime: 44mins / episode
- Available to watch on: Amazon
Adventurer Sean Conway aims to run 1000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End. He pits himself against snow in the Scottish Highlands, and battles motorways in Northern England.
- Runtime: 44mins / episode
- Available to watch on: Amazon
Adventurer Sean Conway aims to run 1000 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End. He pits himself against snow in the Scottish Highlands, and battles motorways in Northern England.
Courtney Dauwalter: The Source
- Runtime: 38min
- Available to watch on: YouTube
The Source is a documentary film that explores elite ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter's source of will. How does the sweet-loving, beer drinking athlete destroy 200+ mile races, in some cases, beating all the men and the women?
- Runtime: 38min
- Available to watch on: YouTube
The Source is a documentary film that explores elite ultra runner Courtney Dauwalter's source of will. How does the sweet-loving, beer drinking athlete destroy 200+ mile races, in some cases, beating all the men and the women?