Overview

• On July 27 in Garrafão do Norte, Pará, Isaque Pinho joined an 8 km race mid-run in flip-flops while intoxicated and received a participation medal despite lacking official registration.
• Footage of his unexpected performance quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and praise.
• Pinho describes the incident as a “wake-up call” that motivated him to stop drinking and embrace running as a means of personal transformation.
• Local residents and trainers have rallied to his aid by raising funds, offering a temporary home and helping him search for employment.
• He has announced plans to continue competing in races and hopes his story will encourage others facing addiction challenges.