Dog Accidentally Runs In Half Marathon And Finishes Seventh

Submitted by Jeremy Chin
Posted on 25 Jan, 2020

A dog that was let out of her home by her owner in Alabama, ended up running in a local half-marathon on her own accord and finished in seventh place.

Ludivane, a two-year old bloodhound from Elkmont, had been out on a stroll when she came across the Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon. Never to turn down a run, she committed to the race – and finished the 21km course with a time of 1.32.56

The Elkmont Half Marathon honoured Ludivane’s epic run by awarding her with a medal.

April Hamlin, Ludivane’s owner, was completely unaware of her dog’s participation, up until friends started sending her photos of Ludivane at the finish line.