This is an eventually comprehensive list of Barkley Marathon runners and finishers (Barkers), including runners, crew and other important peeps. The intention is not to provide comprehensive biographies, but simply a quick reference to names, nicknames, and links to their often substantial accomplishments. All input is welcome, along with corrections, especially if it relates to the many unknown starters of the Barkleys.
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS – MOST NAMES ARE NOT HERE YET
Table of Contents
- Gary Buffington
- Jared Campbell
- Gary Cantrell (“laz” or “Lazarus Lake”)
- Doyle Carpenter
- Eric Clifton
- Damon Douglas
- John Fegyveresi (“lakewood”)
- Edwin Furtaw, Jr. (“ED Furtaw” or “Frozen ed”)
- Tom Green
- Richard Green
- Cathy Henn
- Dave Henn (“Danger Dave”)
- Karl Henn (“Raw Dog” or “RawDog”)
- Rich Limacher (“The TroubadoUr” or “scRITCH”)
- Brett Maune
- Matt mahoney
- Ken McMaster
- Fred Pilon
- TOM POSSERT
- Gary Robbins
- Linda Sledge (F)
- Webb Sledge
- Mac Williamson
- Suggestifications?
Gary Buffington
1986 Barkley runner and ultra-runner of many races.
- Results on Ultra Signup
Jared Campbell
Finisher of the Barkley in 2012, 2014 and 2016, he remains the only three-time finisher. He’s also won Hardrock 100 and other minor races.
- 2019 Barkley (DNF)
- 2016 Barkley Race Report – “Act 4 (The Guide)“
- 2014 Barkley Race Report – “Barkley 2014“
- 2012 Barkley Race Report – “Barkley Marathons 2012“
- Results on Ultra Signup
- Website
Gary Cantrell (“laz” or “Lazarus Lake”)
Some guy who founded some race or something.
- 2019 Barkley Race Report – “The More Things Change“
- 2019 Ultra Running Article on “How to Finish Your Own Barkley“
- 2014 Barkley Race Report – Untitled
- 2011 Barkley Race Report – “From Meth-Heads to Forest Fires“
- 2010 Barkley Race Report – “Twilight Zone“
- 2007 Barkley Race Report – Untitled
- 2006 Barkley Race Report – “Frozen Head, We Have Weather“
- 1986 Barkley Race Report – “The Trail Wins…“
- Results on Ultra Signup
- Results on Ultra Signup as Lazarus Lake
Doyle Carpenter
Doyle was an experienced ultra runner when he raced in the first Barkley in 1986.
- Unrelated Article – “77-Year-Old Wins Two-Day Ultramarathon“
- Results on Ultra Running Mag
Eric Clifton
Multiyear Barkley starter and perennial ultra runner of some renown.
Damon Douglas
Damon ran in the first Barkley in 1986, making it farther than anyone else, but didn’t finish all three loops or even the second on course. He never ran another Barkley. You can find his articles for UltraRunning Magazine here, although he does not appear to have ever written about the Barkleys.
John Fegyveresi (“lakewood”)
2012 Barkley finisher, the only year thus far with three finishers.
- Results on Ultra Signup
- Website (Blog)
Edwin Furtaw, Jr. (“ED Furtaw” or “Frozen ed”)
Frequent Barker, first Fun Run finisher (when that’s all the race was), author and Barkley historian of sorts. He ran his first Barkley in 1988 and has been involved as a Barker in some way ever since.
- 1988 Barkley Race Report – See Book
- Results on Ultra Signup
Tom Green
Runner who participated in first Barkley in 1986. First runner to complete Grand Slam of 100 milers. Often called the grandfather of ultra running.
Richard Green
Runner who participated in first Barkley in 1986. Nephew of Tom Green.
Cathy Henn
Author of fictional accounts of the Barkley, and Karl Henn’s wife.
Dave Henn (“Danger Dave”)
Barkley runner, bugler and son of Karl Henn and Cathy Henn.
- Results on Ultra Signup
Karl Henn (“Raw Dog” or “RawDog”)
Friend of Gary Cantrell and Barkley co-founder.
Rich Limacher (“The TroubadoUr” or “scRITCH”)
Barkley alumni, poet, chicken cook and doer of other great stuff
- 2008 Barkley Race Report – “Chooglin’ Tooglin’ Limmicker“
- 2007 Barkley Race Report – “2007 Race (Hah) Report“
- 2006 Barkley Race Report – “So Much Blood on My Watch“
- 2005 Barkley Race Report – “When Hell Freezes Over“
- 2004 Barkley Race Report – “When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough“
- 2003 Barkley Race Report – “History-Making at the Barkley“
- 2003 Barkley-Inspired Screenplay Treatment
- Results on Ultra Signup
Brett Maune
Course Record (CR ) holder at under 53 hours set in 2012, and one of only two multi-time finishers (along with Jared Campbell).
- 2011 Barkley Race Report – “4/5 Pure Joy 1/5 Pure Hell“
- 2012 Barkley Race Report – “Back on the Horse“
- Results on Ultra Signup
Matt mahoney
Barkley Alumni, historian of sorts, and kind answerer of stupid questions.
Ken McMaster
1986 Barkley runner.
Fred Pilon
Editor of Ultra Running Magazine. Participated in first Barkley in 1986.
- Ultra Signup Results
TOM POSSERT
Multi-year Barkley runner, Badwater winner, and some other stuff.
- Ultra Signup Results
Gary Robbins
World-renowned ultra-runner and endurance athlete, somewhat more famous for multiple Barkley non-finishes starting in 2016.
- 2019 No Barkley due to injury
- 2018 Barkley Race Report – “Help is Not Coming“
- 2017 Barkley Race Report – “Close, But No Cigarette“
- 2016 Barkley Race Report – “Long Form Race Report“
- Results on Ultra Signup
- Website
Linda Sledge (F)
1987 Barkley runner and first woman to complete a loop. Actually, first woman to run Barkley at all.
- Ultra Signup Results
Webb Sledge
1987 Barkley runner.
- Ultra Signup Results
Mac Williamson
1987 Barkley runner.
- Ultra Signup Results
Suggestifications?
Tell us. And if you want to learn more about the Barkley, check out the following:
- Barkley Finish Stats
- People of the Barkley (Barkers)
- Terms & Quick Reference
- Top 10 Barkley Documentaries
Peace.
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