The infamous Barkley Marathons wrapped up Sunday, and for the second year in a row, not one single person finished the punishing course through Frozen Head State Park, Tenn., in the time allotted. "The 2026 Barkley Marathons is over. That same year, British ultrarunner Jasmin Paris became the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons, with 99 seconds to spare in the 60-hour cut-off. To explain the conch and cigarette, we must first back up and explain more about the history of the Barkley Marathons. The Barkley Marathons is run in Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg, Tenn., usually in March or April of each year.

Source: CBC News February 18, 2026 16:59 UTC