"I would be last, but I just wanted to finish." - WVU Health Sciences

: Recognized by running legend Kathrine Switzer as the final official finisher of the 2026 race. The "Last Runner Standing" Format

: Finished on crutches with a total time of 10 hours and 32 minutes after her hip gave out mid-race.

: Similar to the Red Lantern in the Tour de France, the last runner in a marathon is sometimes treated with as much reverence as the winner.

: A Venezuelan amputee who finished the race after more than 15 hours, stopping every 100 steps to adjust his prostheses.