The Great American Foot Race, produced by Vision Maker Video, documents the 1928 race from Los Angeles to New York won by 19-year-old Andy Payne. Several documentaries cover running across North America.

Through this, we see that the niche of ultrarunning filmmaking has both been a part of the sport for longer than most of us have and it’s presently experiencing a boom cycle. Here we look at some of the prominent ultrarunning films that have been produced as well as those coming soon additionally, we offer viewing information for each film so you can enjoy them, too. To the viewers, films offer insight and inspiration. Films like Unbreakable allow us to witness the front action of the 2010 Western States 100 race with some race history to boot. Film can also bring a unique element of race coverage and depth to the sport. These films can be made independently but often shoe, gear, and media companies help foot the bill and promote sponsored athletes along with ultrarunning in general. In ultrarunning films, filmmakers may communicate glimpses of the training, lifestyle, and the incredible training scenery of our favorite athletes. Film is a medium in which a filmmaker communicates with his or her viewers.

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