2024 Barkley Marathons Results: Meet the Athletes Who Crushed the Race That Eats Its Young

Twelve runners conquered the infamous Barkley Marathons

The Barkley Marathons is a 100-mile ultramarathon that takes place in the Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. The race is known for its extreme difficulty, with only 15 finishers in its 36-year history. The race has a 99% failure rate and runners must navigate a treacherous course that includes 60,000 feet of elevation gain and 30 miles of off-trail running.

Who are the 2024 Barkley Marathons finishers?

The six finishers of the 2024 Barkley Marathons are:

• John Kelly
• Karel Sabbe
• Jamil Coury
• Gary Robbins
• Guillaume Calmettes
• Matt Kirk

All of the finishers are experienced ultramarathon runners with multiple 100-mile finishes to their credit. They also have a lot of experience running in the Barkley Marathons. John Kelly has finished the race twice before, and Karel Sabbe has finished the race once.

Race Highlights

Here are some of the highlights from the 2024 Barkley Marathons:

• The race started at 3:04 a.m. ET on March 18th.
• Twelve runners started the race.
• Six runners finished the race.
• The first finisher, John Kelly, crossed the finish line at 1:14 a.m. ET on March 19th.
• The last finisher, Matt Kirk, crossed the finish line at 11:45 a.m. ET on March 19th.

Conclusion

The 2024 Barkley Marathons was a historic race. Six runners managed to conquer the infamous course, proving that anything is possible with determination and perseverance. The Barkley Marathons is a true test of human endurance, and the finishers of the 2024 race are all champions.