During the 2026 Delaware Running Festival on April 19, a dramatic finish unfolded as Joshua Jackson narrowly defeated Carson Mello in the marathon. Jackson completed the race in 2 hours, 43 minutes, and 12 seconds, just two seconds ahead of Mello. The incident occurred when Mello, who had been leading, slowed down and raised his arms in celebration just feet from the finish line. Unbeknownst to him, Jackson was closing in fast, ultimately sprinting past Mello to claim victory. The moment, captured by Mettle Events, Inc., quickly went viral, amassing over 10 million views and sparking a flurry of online comments about the importance of maintaining focus until officially finishing the race. Many users humorously reminded others to 'run through the tape' and not to celebrate prematurely.