The race was down to the wire, but the competitors weren’t actually sure what to do when they approached the finish tape. Fortunately, race officials stepped in.
And while he was not pictured in the video, it's also worth noting that the Edinburgh Marathon mascot is named Mr. Hairy Haggis, after the traditional Scottish dish of minced meat pudding. And he wears a beret.
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