The Race That Finally Broke Me (dead cow gully backyard ultra)
2026 · 1h 23m Adventure, Documentary
Overview
Nate Buchanan, one half of the duo Kara and Nate, takes on his first “last man standing” format backyard-ultra in order to find his limit. In this race format, participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Facing extreme physical demand and sleep deprivation, the Kara and Nate navigate the unique race format while managing their support station and race strategy to keep going as long as possible.
Director and cast
- Nate Buchanan as Nate Buchanan as Self
- Kara Buchanan as Kara Buchanan as Self
- Dusty Buchanan as Self - Nate Buchanan's Brother
- Phil Gore as Self
- Sarah Buchanan as Self - Nate Buchanan's Sister-in-law
- Tim Walsh as Self - Race Director of Dead Cow Gully
- Charlie (Kara and Nate as Self - Nate Buchanan's Friend
- Wayne Armstrong as Self - Dead Cow Gully participant
- James Buchanan as Self - Nate Buchanan's Father
- Pop Buchanan as Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandfather
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