Pacing the Pacific (2023)
Overview
Few hikers start the PCT and finish. Even fewer clock a time faster than five months. Professional dentist, dedicated dad, and casual ultrarunner Karel Sabbe is not like most hikers. Backcountry’s new full-length documentary follows Karel as he vies to set the speed record... again.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.035 |
Directed By
Sunn Kim
Caleb Hawkins
TOP CAST
Karel Sabbe
Himself
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