As marathon runners made their way through winding forest pathways and residential roads on Newfoundland's east coast on Sunday, they were joined by a four-legged competitor…a goat named Joshua who had joined the race.
When the race’s 250 runners passed Taylor's Pumpkin Patch, Joshua decided to join the runners.
Joshua ran alongside the runners for approximately four kilometers before his owners caught up with him, but they walked the last half-kilometer with him to get him over the finish line…and Joshua even got a medal!
Joshua quickly became a highlight of the race, with his photos being shared hundreds of times on social media. Many runners decided to keep pace with Joshua, speeding up and slowing down as the goat tired and found another gear.