How to Watch The Endless Race on Hulu and ESPN
The Endless Race premieres Thursday, October 29, 2026, on Hulu, then airs Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN, which is channel 206 on DIRECTV. After the TV airing, the film also streams on the ESPN App later that day.
The ESPN airing lands on the same day as the 2026 New York City Marathon, following ESPN's live race coverage that morning.
The Endless Race at a glance
| Hulu premiere | Thursday, October 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| ESPN airing | Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET |
| DIRECTV channel | ESPN, channel 206 |
| Also streams on | ESPN App, later on November 1 |
| Type | ESPN documentary film |
| Director | Jen Karson-Strauss |
What is The Endless Race about?
Filmmaker Jen Karson-Strauss thought her brother was in the clear after nearly four years of sobriety. When she learns he has relapsed, she turns to the thing she knows best and starts making a film. She follows people in recovery from addiction, along with their families, as they train for the New York City Marathon.
As race day gets closer, each runner's story shows what they are running toward and what they are still trying to make peace with. Those stories start to echo Jen's own, and the line between filmmaker and subject blurs as she faces how addiction has shaped her family. The film ends at the marathon's starting line.
Who made The Endless Race?
The film is produced by ESPN and directed and produced by Emmy-winning ESPN director Jen Karson-Strauss. Jeremy Williams is co-producer, Eric Neel and Rayna Banks are coordinating producers, and Chris Buckle is executive producer.
How to watch The Endless Race with DIRECTV
DIRECTV customers can watch the ESPN airing on Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN, channel 206, which is included in every Signature package. You can also sign in to the ESPN App with your DIRECTV login to stream it later that day.
If you want to see it first, it starts streaming on Hulu on October 29. Hulu runs as its own app on a DIRECTV Gemini device, a smart TV or a streaming player. Our page on streaming services for sports compares other ways to get ESPN programming.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Endless Race come out?
It premieres on Hulu on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
When does The Endless Race air on ESPN?
ESPN airs it Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET, the same day as the New York City Marathon.
What channel is ESPN on DIRECTV?
ESPN is channel 206 on DIRECTV.
Can I stream The Endless Race on the ESPN App?
Yes. It streams on the ESPN App later in the day on November 1, after the TV airing.
Who directed The Endless Race?
Emmy-winning ESPN director Jen Karson-Strauss directed and produced the film.
What is The Endless Race about?
It follows people in recovery from addiction and their families as they train for the New York City Marathon, while the director faces her brother's relapse.
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Details reviewed October 21, 2026. Air dates and times are set by ESPN and Hulu and may change. DIRECTV availability, channels, packages and prices vary and are subject to change. The Endless Race, ESPN, Hulu, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.