Feat: 63 Marathons in 63 Days

(USA, 2009, 102 mins, digital video)

Madison Premiere

cinematographer: Bradley D. Carr
editor: Bradley D. Carr, Deborah Carr
producer: Bradley D. Carr, Deborah Carr
cast: Tim Borland

Yes, Tim Borland ran 63 marathons (over 1,650 miles!) in 63 days and he almost always had a smile on his face. These races, though, are only half of the story. Borland’s adventure was to raise funds and awareness of Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T), a rare degenerative disease in children. By the age of 10, most kids with the disease have problems with their muscles, which can mean wheelchairs and respiratory infections. No treatment, no cure. In support of these kids, and sometimes with a new friend in a racing chair, Borland runs through rain, gusting winds, and the hottest Chicago marathon on record. Packing himself, his wife, and their two small children into an RV, the Borlands cross 29 states, starting with the Disneyland marathon in Anaheim, California, and ending with the New York City marathon. Between beautiful shots of Borland soldiering on through America’s diverse landscapes, we get to meet three families struggling with A-T (including the Lesperances of Neenah, Wisconsin). This incredibly moving story shows us the extraordinary act of one man to raise awareness of A-T as well as the everyday battles of children with A-T. Filmmakers Deborah and Bradley Carr are UW–Oshkosh alumni.

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