The documentary short film Steve Edwards: THE LONG RUN is an 11-minute British work directed by Jim Fabio. Made in 4K in 16:9 colour format, it tells the extraordinary story of one of history's longest-running and most consistent marathon runners: Steve Edwards.
The heart of the narrative is the marathon, told through Edwards's personal experience. The documentary follows his journey up to 6 May 2024, when he became the first man in history to complete 1,000 career marathons with the fastest average time ever recorded.
Through images and testimony, the film explores not just moments of glory but also the athlete's difficulties: injuries, recovery, intense training and the iron discipline that shaped his career. The narrative foregrounds its central message: the importance of determination, resilience and exploring the human being's physical and mental limits.
Beyond sporting performance, the documentary concentrates on Edwards's more intimate dimension, showing the quiet, constant dedication that enabled him to turn an ambitious objective into a historic achievement. Director Jim Fabio, already author of other works, presents here a professional, non-student project with careful production and a $70,000 budget.
The film was completed on 16 April 2025 and its country of origin and filming is the United Kingdom. The original language is English, and it is not the director's debut work.
Film Details
Title: Steve Edwards: THE LONG RUN
Original title: Steve Edwards: THE LONG RUN
Director: Jim Fabio
Production: Jim Fabio
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Running time: 11 minutes
Genre: Documentary, Short film
Sport featured: Marathon
Protagonist(s): Steve Edwards
Completion date: 16 April 2025
Premiere: [Not specified]
Distributor: [Not specified]
Shooting format: 4K, 16:9, colour
Director's first film: No
Student project: No