Kentucky parents make son, 6, run 26.2 mile MARATHON even as he 'struggled physically, cried'

Kentucky parents make son, 6, run 26.2 mile MARATHON even as he 'struggled physically, cried'
Ben and Kami Crawford have been condemned and accused of bribing the kid to keep moving (Fight For Together/Facebook)

The parents of a six-year-old child who allowed him to run a marathon alongside them in Cincinnati, Ohio, are now facing the heat online. Participants are required to be 18 years old to participate in the Flying Pig Marathon, a 26.2-mile race. Parents Ben and Kami Crawford were later criticized and accused of bribing him to keep moving despite admitting that he was "struggling physically".

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Last week, Rainer, a six-year-old from Bellevue, Kentucky, completed the entire race with his parents in more than 8.5 hours. The Crawfords are a family of eight who chronicle their adventures on a YouTube Channel. They have even written a book about being the largest family to hike the Appalachian Trail. This was, however, their first marathon as a family.