Top WTF moments in running in 2017

The bizarre, unbelievable and wacky moments from running in 2017

Tim Huebsch December 5, 2017

With 2017 winding down, and much of the year’s racing complete, we look back on some of the notable “hold on, wait, what?” moments from the past 12 months.

From cheaters to great finishes, to the just plain wacky, 2017 was a memorable one in the running scene. Here are a few of the more head-scratching scenes, or situations that take a few seconds to process to believe they actually happened, from the year that was.

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Split shorts malfunction

Oh no…

Copenhagen Half-Marathon

Less than ideal racing conditions in Denmark.

Thanks to all participants, supporters, citizens, volunteers and preparedness for an extraordinary effort at yesterday's #cphhalf ? pic.twitter.com/khiZzBV2jw

— cphhalf (@cphhalf) September 18, 2017

The ‘Mad Pooper’

As as we know, she is still on the loose.

Runner takes a second Boston Marathon medal for his wife

The running community was not amused by this crass race faux-pas.

Man chugs 13 beers, completes half-marathon in 1:43

This makes a beer mile look like a pleasant experience.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BSWypzRA_Bj/

Runner’s zip code, race time, bib number and T-shirt all match

We tried calculating the odds. This is just creepy.

Hometown zip code, t-shirt, race number, finishing time — all 33607

Frightening calf cramp appears to have a life of its own

Anyone ever see the film Alien?

Official attempts to block Laura Muir from celebratory lap

She works 70 hour weeks, let the woman take a victory lap for a huge win.

From now on, this move shall always be known as "Doing a Muir".

Go on, girl @lauramuiruns. You deserve that victory lap! pic.twitter.com/StURizEI7r

— SPIKES (@spikesmag) March 4, 2017

Lead marathoners sprint to the wrong finish line

Running to wrong finish line.

More than 1,000 Boston-qualifying runners accused of cheating at Mexico City Marathon

Michal Kapral breaks three hours in a marathon while juggling, somehow doesn’t drop ball once

Wow, #ChicagoMarathon crowds! Unbelievable. New record for fastest no-drop joggling marathon in 2:55:25! #StayAmazing pic.twitter.com/BBEDIugw3U

— Michal Kapral (@mkapral) October 9, 2016