Bodysocks Inflatable Rhino Costume

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Originally from Richmond, Virginia, one of the passions of this one-of-a-kind runner is advocating for pedestrian and bicycle safety.

The costume also appeared on The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in 2009, and eight performed on stage at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2012, in celebration of what would have been Founder Patron Douglas Adams’ 60 th Douglas once joined a fundraising trek, in costume, from Mombasa to Mt Kilimanjaro Tie up your shoes and grab your costume, because the London Marathon – the yearly event that unites thousands of runners – is upon us. I saw a photo of the record in my son’s Guinness World Records book last year, and told him I could do that. Obviously being a nine-year-old boy, he said ‘no, you cannot’… and that was enough for me to try!” - David At the age of 35, this year’s London marathon will mark a cornerstone in Edan's life: it's also his 35th marathon overall. The challenges facing the costumed marathon runners are extreme enough, with the weight, heat and poor visibility to contend with. However, Harry has added pressure on the day as he hopes to also secure a Guinness World Records title.

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Six runners joined us from Zambia’s North Luangwa Conservation Programme, switching their usual trail runs for the city streets. Lawrence Muyeleka was North Luangwa’s first finisher, crossing the line in 3:19:22 I run this marathon for a very personal reason,” the pro runner says, “because it will be my 35th marathon at age 35! I chose to run London Marathon again (the first time was in the year 2018), because I can raise funds to help my chosen charity, Livability UK.” Gillian Silverthorn completed her 12th marathon, finishing on The Mall in 5:52:39, and is now planning to take on the ForRangers Ultra in 2024 During the Virgin Money London Marathon 2021, two years ago, Julian set the record for the fastest marathon dressed in pyjamas.

In London, she is eager to showcase her Thai traditional attire to the world. She also hopes to test her own limits by running while wearing an elaborate traditional outfit. Marathons are a key time in the Save the Rhino's fundraising calendar, and even CEO Cathy Dean has run various marathons and ultra-marathons in the costume. Achieving GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for marathon and half-marathon distances in the costume: Fastest marathon dressed as a mammal set at the London Marathon in 2021 with a time of 4:06:35; and Fastest half-marathon dressed as a mammal at the Great North Run with a time of 1:50:05. I also hold the title for Fastest marathon dressed as a three-dimensional animal from London 2019. For this year's London Marathon, Thomas will run for two charities that are close to his heart and personal life: the Little Princess Trust and the Teenage Cancer Trust.Every year the London Marathon is a special event for us, and we’re so proud that rhino costumes have featured in each one since 1992. Nothing beats hearing a crowd cheer the rhinos as they charge around the course. It’s our favourite day of the year, and we look forward to many more to come!” Here are a few facts about our beloved costumes:

The Muslim community in Malaysia (mostly Malays), and all over the world celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, also known as Hari Raya Puasa, to conclude the Ramadan holy month of fasting." - Edan As with my love of rhinos, I’ve also always loved running. It’s the privilege of my life that I get to combine the two and run as my favourite animal so often.I often joke that I’m almost more rhino than human these days! I’ve been fortunate enough to experience so many highlights, including: Though this task is immensely challenging, Harry was motivated to run the marathon and attempt the record title to raise money for charity Save the Rhino.

Fastest marathon in pyjamas (male)

I shall never forget when I got to join the Leeds Rhinos Rugby League team during one of their training sessions. It was so good to get all the rhinos together!