Forged in Failure

Overview

What does it take to chase something that few have ever accomplished? Forged in Failure follows ultrarunner Kilian Korth as he sets out to complete one of trail running's most demanding challenges—the Triple Crown. Across three iconic races, he faces relentless mountains, unforgiving conditions, crushing setbacks, and the constant battle between ambition and reality. This isn't a film about perfection or crossing every finish line exactly as planned. It's about what failure teaches us, how adversity reshapes us, and why the pursuit itself often matters more than the outcome. From the granite peaks of Tahoe to the wild trails of Bigfoot and the red rock landscapes of Moab, Forged in Failure is a story of resilience, growth, and discovering that the hardest moments often forge the strongest people. Sometimes success isn't defined by the finish line. Sometimes it's forged in failure.