The Best Running Movies of 2017

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TrackTown

Probably my favorite running movie of the year. Maybe even my favorite running movie ever? The movie doesn't attempt to portray runners in a way they're not, when a runner watches it, or at least when I watched it, I felt like I was watching a mirrored version of my life. The film was directed, produced, written and starred Olympian and former Oregon duck, Alexi Pappas. Definitely worth the watch. 

How to watch: Youtube, Amazon Video, Vudu, Google Play. It'll cost $3.99 on any of these services. 

Tracktown Trailer #1 (2017): Check out the new trailer starring Alexi Pappas, Chase Offerle, Rachel Dratch! Be the first to watch, comment, and share Indie trailers, clips, and featurettes dropping @MovieclipsIndie.

Where Dreams Go To Die

I honestly haven't seen this film, and unless you saw it while it was touring in the fall, you're not going to be able to see it until it's released... And there doesn't seem to be any set date on that. 

BUT, nonetheless, it still gets to make the list because the preview gets me hyped. And I can't wait to watch it. The film was made by Ethan Newberry, aka the Ginger Runner. It's about Garry Robbins attempts at the Barkley Marathon. 

How to watch: either have patience, or create a time machine and go to it while it was touring. 
 

*this is also the only movie on the list that you can't watch right now.

REGISTER FOR GRVR17: http://gingerrunnerstore.com JOIN THE PATREON CREW: http://patreon.com/thegingerrunner TOUR DETAILS: Coming Soon! Tour starts in October 2017 After failing on the 5th and final loop of The Barkley Marathons in 2016, Gary Robbins was determined to train harder and smarter for the 2017 edition of the event.

Remember The Goal

I don't have anything good or bad to say about this movie, it's cheesy. It's a running movie. It came out on DVD in 2017. 

How to watch: It's free to watch on Vudu. It's also on Youtube and Google Play but will cost $3.99

Dave Christiano's cross country movie REMEMBER THE GOAL is now available on Digital & DVD. For more information, please visit the movie's official website at http://fiveandtwopictures.com. Dave Christiano Films has produced the movies, "Remember The Goal", "Pamela's Prayer", "Me & You, Us, Forever", "Late One Night", "The Pretender", "Crime of the Age" "The Daylight Zone", and the TV series, "7th Street Theater".

Found On 49

Great documentary about Jim Walmsleys attempt at breaking the the Western States 100 course record. 

How to watch: Just click the video below, it's the entire film. 

The story of Jim Walmsley's first 100 miler at the 2016 Western States 100 mile endurance run. We follow Jim a few weeks out from race day through his historic day ahead of course record splits and the dramatic conclusion of being lost on highway 49.

LIFE IN A DAY

Another documentary about the Western States 100. This one was made by Billy Yang Films. And takes the viewer on a journey with 4 elite women, Kaci Lickteig, Devon Yanko, Magdelena Boulet and Anna Mae Flynn, as they race to try and win arguably the most notable 100 mile race in the world. 

How to watch: The entire film is below.

On June 25, 2016 a collection of trail and ultra runners toed the line at the historic Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run running from Squaw Valley to Auburn.

A DECADE ON

Yet another Western States 100 film. I really enjoyed this one. It takes you on a journey through Brian Morrisons entire life as he attempts to heal old wounds and finish a race that has been taunting him for years. Well worth the watch. 

GET THE BONUS COMMENTARY: https://gingerrunnerstore.com/products/a-decade-on-directors-commentary-track-w-brian-morrison SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/subGINGERRUNNER JOIN THE PATREON CREW: http://patreon.com/thegingerrunner In 2006, a young Seattle ultrarunner, Brian Morrison, attempted his first Western States 100. After running for 18 hours on the second hottest day in the race's history, he found himself in first place as he entered the historic finishing track,.

BREAKING2 DOCUMENTARY

I think the title speaks for itself. 

After six months of scientifically advanced training, three of the world's most elite distance runners set out to break the two-hour marathon barrier. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About Breaking2: Three champion marathoners, Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia, and Zersenay Tadese of Eritrea, along with an elite group of physiologist, work together to try and defeat all odds by breaking the 2-hour marathon.

PATRIOTS DAY

Patriots Day is about the Boston Marathon Bombings and what the police and FBI had to go through in order to catch the bombers. A must watch. 

Patriots Day Trailer 1 (2017) Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon Drama Movie HD [Official Trailer]

THE UNKNOWN

A documentary that immerses you into ultrarunner, Timothy Olson's personal life. While also documenting his attempt at the 2016 Hardrock 100. A race that was supposed to be a redepmetion race. 

"You really have to embrace the unknown. You can try all you want to script it - how you see the day going and have these plans. But the mountains don't care. They're indifferent to whatever plans, whatever hopes you have..." The 2016 Hardrock 100 was supposed to be a redemption race.

Gun Runners

A documentary that gives an insight on the life of a runner in Northern Kenya, and how that life is vastly different than a life that we're used to. 

How to watch: Netflix

Gun Runners is the story of two of the most notorious warriors in Northern Kenya who trade in their weapons to become professional runners. Told entirely by its central characters, through a mixture of film and animation, the narrative provides a glimpse into a society caught halfway between tradition and modernity, poverty and glory.

Mo Farah : No Easy Mile

A documentary about Mo Farah's journey in the sport of running. 

How to watch: Amazon and ITunes. 

MO FARAH: NO EASY MILE follows Mo's remarkable personal journey from Somalia to four-time Olympic champion, revealing a uniquely personal look at his life off the track and a side to him we have never witnessed before.

That concludes the 2017 list. If we're forgetting any great films, don't hesitate to let us know!