2014 The North Face 50 Mile Endurance Challenge

On December 6, 2014 the most competitive 50 mile race on US soil took place in the muddy trails of Marin Headlands. Leading up to the event, we chronicle thoughts and training of 5 noteworthy athletes.

From Boulder to Mammoth Lakes, follow athletes Sage Canaday (Hoka One One), Tim Tollefson (Nike Trail), Alex Varner (Nike Trail), Dylan Bowman (The North Face) and Timmy Olson (The North Face) in their quest to stake a spot atop the coveted podium.

Directed & Produced by: Billy Yang

Sage Canaday: @SageCanaday
Alex Varner: @afvarner
Dylan Bowman: @dylanbo
Tim Tollefson: @TimTollefson
Timothy Olson: @timmyolson_run

[benjaminnichols]

The shot of Timmy at 09:40 is absolutely perfect -- award winning. Dude, solid job.

[blake]

Freaking LOVE everything Sage Canaday says from from 6:15-7:45.

[stewthebassman]

Great film, Billy! You take what could be a simple job of reporting a race and turn it into a story. You're become a premiere storyteller in a sport that is growing rapidly in popularity. We will look back at your work with gratitude for its simplicity, honesty and attention to the details of each of the runners' stories. Well done, and thank you!

[hankg]

Sage is such a good dude, you can tell he never uses the N word even in private. Go team Canaday!

[BucketlistFitRunning]

Going back through all of your race videos. You sir, have a talent for capturing these races. Thank you.

[elomeli]

I'm LOVING this videos Billy Yang. All i do is think of trail running.

[mattm]

Awesome job Billy! Please keep 'em coming! Really loved that last freeze frame of Sage at the end.

[msoada]

So good! For someone living in Europe it is awesome to get a glimpse into what goes on over there. Looks like a lot of fun and even more mud! Thanky Billy!

[fernandoanaya]

One of my favorites by far! Great job Billy, and the Drum n Bass was a nice touch! :)

[ForeverYoungForYou]

I love the sage smile at the end of the video, it's something else!
Amazing video, amazing race, amazing competitors, everything was just fine :o

[danielfarrugia]

This is great filmmaking! Simply breathtaking cinematography! Such inspiring runners! The quality of this film brings running documentaries to a whole new level. Well done!

[iancampbell]

Another great film by Billy Yang about the TNF 50…. great work Billy! 

[KPKelly]

You make the best ultra videos. I’ve been watching several as I start to dive more into ultras and yours are the best. Good quality. Great story telling and flow. Keep producing them!

[miuraliz]

Super job! Wonderfully emotional, thrilling, and personal. You captured and displayed it beautifully. I look forward to many more!

[bronconv]

Awesome film! Loved how you edited the interviews with the race footage. Always looking forward to your next piece. Thanks for making these!

[johnborman]

Loved it. Great build-up to the race, fantastic race footage, loved the talk with Sage right before he Would like to see the footage of the others talking after the race. I give it a 9.9 out 10. Can't wait for what you come out with next year.

[katrinajordan]

Billy I absolutely adore your films; they capture all the passion these athletes have and are just so inspiring and gorgeous to watch. Can't wait to see what you've got coming up lad.

[stoptheshow]

Great work, Billy! Another awesome film!

[GloriaKing]

Wow . another amazing inspiring short film.. Thank you I loved it.

[kurtdecker]

Another super film Billy. Keep up the great work and inspiring others to get out and run.