Robert de Castella

The history of the Boston Marathon from its humble origins starting with only 15 runners, to the first female runners, through the tragedy in 2013, and ultimately the triumph of 2014.

Two of Australia’s most recognisable champions, Lance “Buddy” Franklin and Johnathan Thurston, step into a new arena in The Long Run, mentoring 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women as they train for their first ever marathon in a story that goes far beyond sport.

Running to America is a story of pure inspiration. Four young Indigenous men from the Australian outback are plucked from obscurity by marathon legend Robert de Castella to run the world's most famous race, the New York Marathon. He's convinced that Indigenous Australians have a natural talent for distance running - but have never been given the chance to excel.