The Race That Finally Broke Me (dead cow gully backyard ultra) (2026)
Nate Buchanan, one half of the duo Kara and Nate, takes on his first “last man standing” format backyard-ultra in order to find his limit. In this race format, participants must complete a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour. Facing extreme physical demand and sleep deprivation, the Kara and Nate navigate the unique race format while managing their support station and race strategy to keep going as long as possible.
Top Cast
Nate Buchanan
Nate Buchanan as Self
Kara Buchanan
Kara Buchanan as Self
Dusty Buchanan
Self - Nate Buchanan's Brother
Phil Gore
Self
Sarah Buchanan
Self - Nate Buchanan's Sister-in-law
Tim Walsh
Self - Race Director of Dead Cow Gully
Charlie (Kara and Nate
Self - Nate Buchanan's Friend
Wayne Armstrong
Self - Dead Cow Gully participant
James Buchanan
Self - Nate Buchanan's Father
Pop Buchanan
Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandfather
Michitaro "Bagman" Mizuno
Self - Ultrarunner
Mammaw Buchanan
Self - Nate Buchanan's Grandmother