The course changes every year, but what remains the same is its length.
The event consists of five loops, each 20 miles long and off the trail.
For reference, Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is 29,035 feet high.
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The Barkley Marathons, which is famous for its brutal nature, is also known for its strange traditions.
For example, the race doesn’t start with the firing of a gun.
Instead, racers set off when the race director lights a cigarette.
Despite the quirks of the competition, it is undeniably difficult to complete.
Last year she also attempted the race and became the first woman to begin the fourth loop.
Jasmin Paris became the first woman to begin the fourth loop of the Barkley Marathons in 2023.
The following year, she was back at the challenge.
but I gave it my best effort and Im proud of that.
