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John Kelly

Apr 1, 2025

"Barkley is a satire" – John Kelly speaks out on absurd race that bested every last runner

Kelly was the only runner to complete 3 laps of the grueling course this year, earning him the most dubious "Fun Run" in trail running.

Mar 23, 2025

‘Fun Run’ was harder than last two five-loop finishes says John Kelly of brutal 2025 Barkley Marathons

It was the year the Barkley Marathons course bit back, with three-time finisher John Kelly the only entrant to complete three of the potential five loops.

Feb 26, 2025

“There’s no one I love beating more than me” – Barkley Marathons legend John Kelly on getting faster at 40

The American ultrarunning star was last in action at the Winter Spine Race, where he was the fourth man to complete the 268-mile epic.

Jan 17, 2025

John Kelly on his Spine Race penalty: “It wasn’t good for me, or for Kim, or for the race”

John Kelly again underlined his class – both on and off the trails – when he spoke about the penalty he was given in the Montane Winter Spine Race.

Jan 9, 2025

Ultrarunning great John Kelly sparks debate over kit list for the Montane Winter Spine Race

The Spine is dubbed “Britain’s most brutal race” but, despite the challenging conditions, Kelly feels the required kit list potentially takes things a little too far.