Short Film: RUNNING HOME – THE RUN4WATER STORY, 25min., USA, Documentary

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RUNNING HOME – THE RUN4WATER STORY, 25min., USA, Documentary
Directed by Katie Spotz
Over the course of 11 days, clean water activist and adventurer Katie Spotz, best known for breaking a world record as the youngest person to complete a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean, ran 341 miles across the state of Ohio breaking yet another incredible world record – the most ultramarathons run consecutively by a female. Fueling her journey was the goal of funding 11 water projects in Uganda with every step getting us closer to a world where everyone, everywhere has access to safe water.

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News & Reviews

• “Endurance athlete raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for clean water”WMTW-TVhttps://www.wmtw.com/article/endurance-athlete-raises-hundreds-of-thousands-of-dollars-for-clean-water/37822596#
• “Katie Spotz raises thousands for clean water during world record attempt”Fox8-TVhttps://fox8.com/news/katie-spotz-raises-thousands-for-clean-water-during-world-record-attempt/
• “Maine woman runs 11 ultramarathons 11 days in a row for clean water”WMTW-TVhttps://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/maine-woman-runs-11-ultramarathons-11-days-in-a-row-for-clean-water/97-eca1a662-770a-45b4-89c3-19f64bc99e0b
• “Woman runs across state to raise funds for clean water”WKYC Studioshttps://www.wkyc.com/article/life/katie-spotz-running-across-ohio-cincinnati-cleveland-run4water/95-9a19cb3f-bfda-4ca6-b297-de899630f7be
• “Ohio native attempting world record 11 ultramarathons in 11 days “NBC4-TVhttps://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/ohio-native-attempting-world-record-11-ultramarathons-in-11-days/
• “JRE #1635″Joe Rogan Experiencehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1KwaEJqOyWCOFZ7blWzoDRhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1KwaEJqOyWCOFZ7blWzoDR
• “Katie Spotz sets Guinness World Record for most ultramarathons in a row”Canadian Runninghttps://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/katie-spotz-sets-guinness-world-record-for-most-ultramarathons-in-a-row/
• “Ultrarunner Katie Spotz prepares for 11 straight 50Ks in world record attempt”Canadian Runninghttps://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/ultrarunner-katie-spotz-prepares-for-11-straight-50ks-in-world-record-attempt/
• “See Spotz Run”Down East Magazinehttps://downeast.com/arts-culture/ultra-athlete-katie-spotz-bikes-across-maine/
• “World record-holder Katie Spotz to run Ohio to Erie Trail to fund clean water projects in Uganda”Columbus Dispatchhttps://www.dispatch.com/story/news/2021/06/22/katie-spotz-ultramarathons-ohio-erie-trail-fundraiser-clean-water-uganda/7723996002/
• “Ultra athlete running through Greene County to raise money for clean water”Dayton Daily Newshttps://www.daytondailynews.com/local/ultra-athlete-running-through-greene-county-to-raise-money-for-clean-water/RII5BXDEHJDPJCXSX6MUPY5DVQ/
• “Endurance athlete and activist Katie Spotz completes Run4Water, surpasses fundraising goal”The Columbus Dispatchhttps://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://www.dispatch.com/

Director Statement

I directed this film, ‘Running Home,’ after Katie approached me with her crazy idea of running 11 ultra marathons in 11 days across the state of Ohio to raise money for clean water projects in Uganda. How could I say no to that?! I have an adventurous heart and the challenge of capturing Katie’s journey immediately drew me in. Having never filmed an adventure like this as a solo filmmaker, I definitely faced challenges along the way, but I learned so much about myself and filmmaking in general that I cannot wait for the next adventure to present itself. Telling stories is my passion and I hope that this film inspires viewers to find their own passion and give them the confidence to take that first step towards their dreams.