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

: 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 Last Runner

: For the last runner, the race is rarely about competing with others; it’s about a personal victory over the desire to stop. : Recognized by running legend Kathrine Switzer as

: 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. Last Runner