: For the last runner, the race is rarely about competing with others; it’s about a personal victory over the desire to stop.
In many major marathons, such as New York and London, the final runner is celebrated as an inspiration because they spend the longest time on the course—often battling injury, extreme exhaustion, or physical disabilities—yet refuse to quit.
: Finished on crutches with a total time of 10 hours and 32 minutes after her hip gave out mid-race.
"I would be last, but I just wanted to finish." - WVU Health Sciences