It was run in brutally hot weather, over dusty roads, with horses and automobiles clearing the way and creating dust clouds.

As officials and fans believed he had won the race, Lorz played along with his practical joke until he was found out shortly before the medal ceremony.

He admitted the ruse, and was banned for life by the AAU; however, after Lorz apologized for this stunt and it was found he had no intention to defraud, he was reinstated, and won the 1905 Boston Marathon.

[6] While he was supported by his trainers when he crossed the finish line, he is still considered the winner: Hicks had to be carried off the track on a stretcher, and possibly would have died in the stadium had he not been treated by several doctors.

He stopped off in an orchard en route to have a snack on some apples which turned out to be rotten, and caused him to have to lie down and take a nap.