ELKMONT, Ala. – A bloodhound is making headlines around the country after she accidentally ran a half marathon and finished in seventh place.
The dog named Ludivine escaped her backyard and ended up at the starting line of the Elkmont Half Marathon in Alabama.
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The dog trotted along with runners for the entire 13.1 miles.
She competed without a human or leash and finished in seventh place with a time of 1:32:56.
Her owner, who is not a runner, didn't even know about her celebrity dog until a friend called and filled her in.
Ludivine was presented with a finisher's medal for her accomplishment and then went home and took a long nap.
Organizers say next year's race will be renamed "The Hounddog Half" and a special prize will be given to seventh place.