This dog unintentionally ran an entire marathon and won a medal

Ever wonder what your pet gets up to when you let them out for a run? 

Whether you reckon they're out chasing birds or napping under some trees, we bet you didn't think they were out running marathons. 

Well that is exactly what happened pet-owner April Hamlin who unassumingly let her dog Ludivine out for an afternoon stroll in a small town in the US.  

According to 9News, the happy pooch accidently came across local marathon, the Trackless Train Trek Half Marathon run in the neighbourhood and it seems he decided to join in. 

Running the 13.1 miles in just an hour and a half, Ludivine came seventh in the race and he even got a medal for his efforts. 

And poor old April only got wind of her dog's achievement when she got sent picture of her pet brandishing a medal at the finish line. 

Now that is one accomplished pup!