ESPN Films: 26.2 to Life premieres on Monday night at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
ESPN brings us a new special on Monday night with the premiere of ESPN Films: 26.2 to Life at 9 p.m. ET. It tells the story of incarcerated men at San Quentin Prison who are members of the 1000 Mile Club, the prison’s long-distance running club, who train all year for the prison’s 26.2 mile marathon.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better home than ESPN to present this story about runners who are using the sport to empower incarcerated people to change their lives and inspire broader reforms in the prison system,” says director Christine Yoo. “We are thrilled to connect with audiences who understand that sports can be a catalyst for personal and social transformation as we encourage more institutions across the country to implement running clubs into their programs with its positive societal impact.”
How to Watch ESPN Films: 26.2 to Life Today:
Date: April 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN
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The San Quentin Prison Marathon has an unconventional route: 105 dizzying laps around a crowded prison yard. For the men who take their places at the starting line on a cool, sunny November morning, completing the marathon means more than entrée into an elite group of athletes. It’s a chance to be defined by more than their crimes. Cheering them on are a small staff of volunteer coaches, veteran marathoners who train with the runners throughout the year.
It continues that the bonds they forge on the track create a community that transcends prison politics and extends beyond the prison walls as members are released. 26.2 to Life is a story of transformation and second chances. The film offers a rare glimpse into a world out of bounds as the men navigating life sentences seek redemption and freedom.
26.2 to Life is directed by Christine Yoo and produced by Film Hālau, Fifth Man Productions, and Stoopball with ESPN Films.
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