"It’s the coldest day of the year in the coldest place in America and they have 60 hours to run, bike or ski in the toughest race in the world. What can we learn from them about life, love, and happiness?"

We are thrilled to announce our first feature film for Ely Film Festival Version 2.0, starting with a regional favorite. 40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World chronicles the Arrowhead 135 brutal winter endurance race from International Falls to Fortune Bay near Tower, MN.

This film SOLD OUT to an audience of over 600 people in Duluth this fall. Let's give Marius Anderson and the 40 Below - The Toughest Race in the World team a warm Ely welcome and sell out our 300 seats! We hear there may be some racers from the Ely area who may be there, too

Screening One Night Only! Saturday, February 10th, 2024 in the State Theater. You aren't gonna miss this. See you at the movies!