Desert Runners (2013)

Plot

A seasoned Irish businessman, an ambitious Australian actress, a retired American baseball player, and a widowed British bodyguard come together to tackle the four toughest ultra marathons on the planet—an endeavor typically reserved for elite athletes. Their journey takes them through some of the most stunning yet harsh environments on Earth, including deserts in Chile, China, Egypt, and Antarctica, where they will test their physical, mental, and emotional limits. Desert Runners follows their gripping year-long adventure, revealing the various challenges they encounter—both anticipated and unforeseen—as they navigate the intricate ways people confront heartache and victory.