Desert Runners

"Beyond the Comfort Zone"

Dec 6 2013 N/A 1h 39m
Adventure, Documentary, Drama

An aging Irish businessman, an aspiring Australian actress, a retired American baseball player and a widowed British bodyguard attempt to complete the four most difficult ultra marathon races on Earth-- a goal previously only attempted by professional athletes. The four races bring them to the world's most picturesque and brutal deserts in Chile, China, Egypt and Antarctica, where they will push their bodies, minds and spirits to their limits. Desert Runners chronicles the intense, year-long journey of these dedicated runners and the many obstacles that they face - both expected and unexpected,external and internal - and provides an intimate view into the complex ways human beings deal with heartbreak and triumph.

Plot

A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque yet brutal landscapes, pushing their bodies, hearts and spirits through a myriad of external and internal obstacles. DESERT RUNNERS delves into the mindset of ultra-athletes, and the complex ways in which human beings deal with both heartbreak and triumph.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Jennifer Steinman Sternin

Cast

Samantha Gash, Tremaine Kent, David O'Brien

Crew

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Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
Desert Runners Official Trailer 1 (2013) - Documentary HD
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