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The Mirage: Timothy Olson’s Race Against Time
2650 MILES | 51 DAYS | 1 FAMILY
2025·1h 0m·★ 8.0
Ultra runner, Timothy Olson, aims to break the fastest known time on the Pacific Crest Trail. Braving record high temperatures and impending wildfires, he must outrun nature and reach the finish line before the birth of his daughter. Supported by his wife and kids, Olson has to average over 50 miles a day for 50 consecutive days.
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Light commitment · 1h 0m
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