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Ultra-runner Sarah Gerrish lost one ovary to cancer at 15 and the second to surgery at 36, plunging her directly into surgical menopause and a bewildering world of HRT, brain fog and loneliness. Red Needle explores the stigma, trauma and lessons learned from Sarah’s life-changing experience.

Red Needle

Dom Bush, Simon Sylvester

6 min

Official Selection 2024

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Help us design the poster for our Global Tour 2025!

We're commissioning a custom piece of art representing our mission and speaking to the global trail running community. Your art will be featured on the poster for our upcoming 2025 Global Tour and on other merchandise supporting our Festival.

Check website for details!