Last Runner -

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

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. Last Runner

: 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

: 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. "I would be last