Spirit of the Marathon

2007 • 102 minutes

About this movie

Spirit of the Marathon is the first film to capture the passion, drama and essence of the famed 26.2-mile Chicago Marathon. Intimate, fascinating portraits of six runners from all walks of life unfold as the film follows seasoned athletes and amateurs alike in their preparation for the big race. See why the Los Angeles Times said "Even if you've never run for anything but a bus, you'll... get swept up in this movie's inspiring journey"!

Ratings and reviews

This film epitomizes the drive, determination, and spirit it takes to complete a marathon. Great cinematography and story variety as it shows the challenges and triumphs each runner experienced. As a marathon runner, I found this film truly inspiring! Definitely my favorite!

This is a film to show non runners when they ask "why do you get up at 5 AM to go run 20 miles?" or "what's special about the marathon?" Seeing the dedication of all the runners - not just those at the front of the pack - is inspiring. I watch this the night before I run any marathon.

If your an endurance runner this is a must watch and if you don't like to run but want to understand the obsession of a runner this is for you; It might even inspire you to run:)