Outrun the Darkness, a documentary following Goodwood resident John Shep’s running challenge and recovery journey, will screen at The Roxy Theatre in Uxbridge on Saturday, November 21.
The organizer’s event listing schedules the programme from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 46 Brock Street West. It includes a screening and a panel discussion, with ticket proceeds going to The Maddie Project, a youth mental-health initiative.
DurhamRegion.com reported the upcoming screening on November 10. The organizer’s own listing independently confirms the venue, timing, filmmaker and underlying running challenge.
Two races on consecutive days
The short documentary by Kosuke Maeda follows Shep’s 142.2-kilometre Ultra-Double: the Sulphur Springs 100-kilometre trail race followed by the Ottawa Marathon on consecutive days in May 2026.
According to the organizer, the film includes support from Shep’s family and fellow runners Marvin Mendoza and Bernard Abarquez. It brings race footage together with personal storytelling about a 19-year recovery journey following a mental-health crisis and disordered eating.
Screening and discussion
The event is presented by Kintec: Footwear + Orthotics and ALTRA Running in partnership with The Maddie Project, according to the current organizer listing. The listed programme places introductions before the documentary and a discussion afterwards.
DurhamRegion.com reports a $10 ticket price. Residents should consult the organizer’s live registration page for current availability and booking terms before travelling; the article does not guarantee remaining seats.
Outrun the Darkness provides a local connection through Shep’s Goodwood roots and the Uxbridge screening. The November 21 programme brings the film and its team into a theatre setting where audiences can hear more about the project after watching it.
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Featured image: original conceptual editorial illustration, not documentary photography.
