The Race That Finally Broke Me (dead cow gully backyard ultra)

The Race That Finally Broke Me (dead cow gully backyard ultra) (2026)

N/A 83 min Movie
AdventureDocumentary

Nate Buchanan, one half of the duo Kara and Nate, takes on his first “last man standing” format backyard-ultra in order to find his limit. In this race format, participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Facing extreme physical demand and sleep deprivation, the Kara and Nate navigate the unique race format while managing their support station and race strategy to keep going as long as possible.

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Cast

Nate Buchanan Nate Buchanan Nate Buchanan as Self
Kara Buchanan Kara Buchanan Kara Buchanan as Self
Dusty Buchanan Dusty Buchanan Self - Nate Buchanan's Brother
Phil Gore Phil Gore Self
Sarah Buchanan Sarah Buchanan Self - Nate Buchanan's Sister-in-law
Tim Walsh Tim Walsh Self - Race Director of Dead Cow Gully
Charlie (Kara and Nate Charlie (Kara and Nate Self - Nate Buchanan's Friend
Wayne Armstrong Wayne Armstrong Self - Dead Cow Gully participant
James Buchanan James Buchanan Self - Nate Buchanan's Father
Pop Buchanan Pop Buchanan Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandfather
Michitaro "Bagman" Mizuno Michitaro "Bagman" Mizuno Self - Ultrarunner
Mammaw Buchanan Mammaw Buchanan Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandmother

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