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Guinness World Records is once again collaborating with the TCS London Marathon to give participants in the 2024 event the chance to attempt to break a world record of their choosing. They simply need to register their world record attempt before they take on the challenge, then have this verified on the day at the iconic Finish Line. Then, it was finally time for the athletes to relax, enjoy their result with their family and supporters while basking in the cheering crowd, and get some hard-earned drinks after a long day of running. Thousands descended on the capital’s streets for the annual race which saw many don fancy dress, either as a personal challenge or in aid of a charity. You will then need to describe the record attempt, with details of what you want to achieve, where, and why you want to set the recordWith Halloween almost upon us, this record attempt might just give you a last-minute change of heart when it comes to deciding what to wear. This is usually a paid-for service but, for these special occasions, the verification will be carried out for free. The following records have all been attempted at the 26.2 mile distance, but why not take them on over a half marathon distance instead: Here is a list of the 18 Guinness World Records achieved at 2022’s London Marathon, from 34 listed attempts: Mr Hammond died in 2016 of an undiagnosed heart condition. Mr Sweatman is raising money for the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, who helped Mr Hammond’s family after he died.

Mr Mitchell, from York, has previously run marathons in places such as Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Dubai and is hoping to beat the time of 4:15:00. Through carefully crafted (and often significantly heavy) costumes or taking on outstanding challenges, the athletes attempting records during the London Marathon gave voice to their stories, ambitions and dreams.Surely and steadily, soon after other record-breaking runners started crossing the finishing line with outstanding times and colorful costumes.

Please note, these attempts all come with guidance. You can read more about the guidance here. Marathon Records Coupled with the runners’ efforts raising money for various charities, often hand-chosen through personal experience, their accomplishment in making the next edition of the book should not be undersold and they are all officially amazing.” Many of the record-breakers were wearing fancy dress costumes (Yui Mok/PA) Soon after, with a time of 2:56:38, Peter Butler-Jones set the new record for fastest marathon wearing wellington boots (male).

Following suit, Charlie Osmond broke the record for fastest marathon dressed as an astronomical body (male) with an... otherworldly time of 03:30:36. Tristan Clark, Freddie Flanagan, Freddie Wright, John Lavelle, George Peirson, Hugh Williams: Fastest marathon in a six-person costume – 4:25:12 Many scary movies have centred around witchcraft too, but witches aren’t the only scary character people have dressed up as to break a record. It was an amazing experience. It was really hard in a different way from normal running, but also just magical. The looks on kids faces as you go passed them was just amazing. The support in London is always amazing, but running in a furry suit just blows it out the water, 'go panda, go panda, go panda' just constantly. As official Guinness World Records adjudicator Will Munford stood on the finish line to verify each one, it was David Jones who secured the fastest time of all the records as he ran the marathon in two hours, 47 minutes and 15 seconds while wearing pyjamas. Tristan Clark, Freddie Flanagan, Freddie Wright, John Lavelle, George Peirson and Hugh Williams broke the record for the fastest marathon in a six-person costume (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Jez Clements: Fastest marathon dressed as a three dimensional television character (male) - 03:55:27 Fastest marathon with two runners handcuffed together - mixed pair: Rebecca and Nuno Cesar de Sa - 3:43:17 His son was diagnosed at 3 years old and Paul, like many other runners today, pushed his limits. He broke the record for the fastest marathon dressed as a knight, and raised money and awareness for a good cause. Dressed for the win, Mark Williamson crossed the finish line and broke the record for fastest marathon dressed in a rugby kit (male). He achieved the impressive time of 03:05:45.

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Thomas David Hall decided to run in a lifeguard costume, and was the second person to finish the race. I’m just going to give it my best shot. It’s all about raising awareness of cardiac arrests in young people.” As Ms Bassil, who is from St Albans, has previously run half marathons in the cake costume and ran around her garden during last year’s virtual event, she decided to aim for a Guinness World Record and elevate her costume to challenge herself further.