Runaway Goat Joins Newfoundland Half Marathon, Wins Hearts and Medal

Joshua the goat spontaneously joined the T'Railway Trek Half Marathon, becoming a local sensation and receiving a medal.

Joshua the goat escaped from his pen and joined runners in the T'Railway Trek Half Marathon in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland.
He ran nearly four kilometers before his owners caught up with him, but they allowed him to finish the race.
Joshua received a medal at the finish line, delighting participants and spectators who took numerous photos with him.
The goat's unexpected participation has garnered widespread attention on social media, with many sharing photos and videos.
Mayor Darrin Bent and Joshua's owner, Heidi Taylor, hope Joshua will make an appearance at next year's event, albeit not as a runner.