21/02/2026
In this clip from our 2026 Barkley Marathons recap, Mathieu Blanchard reflects on his first encounter with the race - learning the books alongside veterans, venturing out solo on Loop 3 as confidence builds, watching the elements dismantle that confidence just as quickly, and discovering a culture of camaraderie unlike anything else in sport.
Watch the full film on the Singletrack Youtube channel.
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