: Recognized by running legend Kathrine Switzer as the final official finisher of the 2026 race. The "Last Runner Standing" Format
: For the last runner, the race is rarely about competing with others; it’s about a personal victory over the desire to stop. Last Runner
: It is a tradition for race directors and spectators to stay at the finish line until the very last person crosses, sometimes hours after the official clock has stopped. Notable Examples : Recognized by running legend Kathrine Switzer as
: Finished on crutches with a total time of 10 hours and 32 minutes after her hip gave out mid-race. Last Runner