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The person who finishes last on purpose.

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By Alex Shumovich ·

parkrun participants in South Manchester

Hey, Runatic!

parkrun has a volunteer role called Tail Walker.

This person stays behind the participants and completes the course alongside those moving slowest. The role is required at every 5 km parkrun and 2 km junior parkrun. Volunteer roles

You can walk an ordinary 5 km parkrun. The Tail Walker receives both volunteer credit and a recorded finish.

Worrying about coming last becomes rather interesting when that position is already reserved by someone who came specifically for it.

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