Biography

John Wade Kelly is an American endurance athlete who specializes in ultrarunning. In 2017, Kelly became the fifteenth finisher in the history of the Barkley Marathons. In March 2023 Kelly finished the Barkley Marathons. He is the third person to complete the course more than once.

Known For

The Barkley Strikes Again: The 2026 Barkley Marathons

Self - Race Participant

Touch the Gate

Himself

The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons

Self - Ultrarunner

The Edge of Possible: A Barkley Marathons Tale

Self

#17 - To Finish The Barkley Marathons

Self