Whether you need some inspiration to take up running or you want to mentally prepare for your next marathon, these movies are a must-see for every runner.
The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
This is probably one of the biggest running movies and a must-see for all runners. The Barkley Marathons is an insanely difficult ultramarathon inspired by the famous prison escape of James Earl Ray. Only a few people actually managed to figure out the clues and find their way to the finish line.
Spirit Of the Marathon
If you need a movie to get your mind right to race, this documentary is a perfect choice both for experienced runners and for beginners! It follows stories of six runners training for the 2005 Chicago Marathon and they all have different hope – some to win the race and the others to run their first marathon.
Brittany Runs a Marathon
Unlike the other two, this comedy movie is actually a lot of fun to watch. It’s based on the true story of 28-year-old Brittany Forgler who decides to turn her life around and take responsibility for her actions. In order to lose weight and improve her health, she sets out to run the New York City Marathon.
