The Barkley Marathons is an ultramarathon trail race held each year in Frozen Head State Park in Morgan County, Tennessee, United States.

Feb 14, 2026 · Wondering what the Barkley Marathons is all about? Head over to our full Barkley Marathons guide to get the full run down on what is the Barkley Marathons, the rules, the lore, the...

The 2026 Barkley Marathons is underway. The conch was blown at 5:00 a.m. ET on February 14 and runners set off into the Tennessee wilderness approximately one hour later to begin what is widely …

Barkley Marathons 2026: Re-live a dramatic weekend after Valentine’s Day massacre All we can tell you about this unique event, which is billed as 'The Race That Eats Its Young'...

Feb 14, 2026 · Most years, the race is held in mid-to-late March or early April. The 2026 edition officially began at 6 a.m. ET and will conclude at 6 p.m. ET on Monday. The format of Barkley is unlike any...

Mar 28, 2025 · Every ultrarunner has heard the legends of the Barkley Marathons—the race where more people have quit than finished. Five loops through the unforgiving terrain of Frozen Head State Park …

2026 Barkley Marathons Delivers Another Brutal Reckoning Widely considered the world's toughest ultramarathon, the 2026 edition of the Barkley Marathons once again "ate its young." Brit Cooper …

The 2026 Barkley Marathons, which started at 6 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, had a lot going for it in terms of a difficult course, a difficult time of year, and even more difficult weather conditions. Rain, …

Feb 16, 2026 · The early start and harsh weather proved too much for this year’s Barkley Marathons field, as the infamous ultramarathon ended with no finishers for the second consecutive year. …

Feb 15, 2026 · There’s nothing quite like the almighty Barkley Marathons – here’s your guide to ‘the race that eats its young’.