In Pictures: Virgin Money London Marathon 2015

A total of 34 world records were set during this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon from 49 listed attempts.

The fastest time of all records was Fastest marathon Dressed as a Superhero who came in at an elite time of 2.30.12, breaking the previous record of 2:33, achieved by Paul Martelletti dressed as Spider-Man.

Other spectacular and fun records of the day included Fastest marathon three-legged (female) at a time of 4.45.21 achieved by good friends Debbie Leeland and Paula Marshall and Fastest marathon dressed as a leprechaun at a time of 2.59.30 achieved by lucky Adam Jones.

As if running wasn’t enough, some decided to add more elements to their record like American Jerry Knox who achieved the record Fastest marathon dribbling two basketballs achieving an impressive 4.10.44. Commenting on the his inspiration for the record, Jerry said: ‘My son read in the Guinness World Records book that someone had a world record for dribbling two basketballs and he was like, hey dad you could beat him, and I did!’. Marc Jenner achieved the near impossible breaking the record for Fastest marathon carrying an 80-lb pack, the equivalent weight of a dishwasher, with a time of 5.53.20 breaking down in tears as he received his certificate at the end of the race.

Guinness World Records Official Adjudicator Alex Angert, who oversaw the official attempts said ‘It’s been a spectacular day of record-breaking achievement for everyone involved, we have seen an elite time and many records sub 3 and 4 hours with runners outdoing themselves to break these records. We welcome everyone who has broken a record at the Virgin Money London Marathon to the Guinness World Records family!’

Check out each of the record breakers in the images below. For a full recap of the day’s events, head here.

Fastest marathon dressed as a three dimensional bird 

5:50:08  

Bob Johnson 

Fastest marathon in a four-person costume 

6.23.03  

Andy Newman, David Newman, Ian Newman and Neil Hendy

Fastest marathon in a bomb disposal suit 

6.28.06  

Iain Church

Fastest marathon carrying an 80-lb pack 

5.53.20  

Marc Jenner

Fastest marathon dressed as a musical instrument  

4.26.12  

Thomas Jones

Fastest marathon dressed as a telephone box  

4.33.56  

Ric Nardi

Fastest marathon carrying a 40-lb pack (female)  

4.34.42  

Eva Clarke

Fastest marathon three-legged (female)  

4.45.21  

Debbie Leeland and Paula Marshall

Fastest marathon dressed as a chef  

4.47.51  

Stephen Roach

Fastest marathon dressed as a fruit

4.13.24  

Elizabeth King

Fastest marathon in a three-person costume 

4.56.24  

Andy Church, Heather Smith and Laura Jones

Fastest marathon dressed as a superhero 

2.30.12  

Paul Martelletti as Spider-Man

Fastest marathon in a nurse’s uniform 

2.46.48  

Neil Casey (UK)

Fastest marathon dressed as a lifeguard 

2.55.54  

Terry Midgley 

Fastest marathon carrying a 20lb pack 

2.56.39  

Mike Ellicock (UK)

Fastest marathon dressed as a leprechaun 

2.59.30  

Adam Jones (UK)

Fastest marathon dressed in a nurse’s uniform (female) 

3.08.54  

Sarah Dudgeon

Fastest marathon dressed as a videogame character (as Sonic The Hedgehog)  

3.09.28  

Neil Light

Fastest marathon dressed as a doctor 

3.13.23  

Victoria Carter

Fastest marathon in a cricket uniform 

3.20.46  

Subhashis Basu

Fastest marathon dressed in a graduation gown 

3.32.08  

Kelly Murphy

Fastest marathon wearing a wetsuit 

3.19.41  

Chris Taylor

Fastest marathon dressed as a crustacean 

3.34.23 

Giles Lock

Fastest marathon dressed as a whoopee cushion 

3.38.15  

David Smith 

Fastest marathon dressed as a mascot  

3.42.12  

Andy Nice

Fastest marathon dressed as a monk 

3.27.17  

Ian Young

Fastest marathon dressed as a plant  

3.47.55 

Andrew Smith 

Fastest marathon dressed as a love heart 

3.18.23  

Jennifer Sangster

Fastest marathon dressed as a tool (as a tape measure)  

3.49.45 

Terry Bradbury

Fastest marathon dressed as an elf 

3.54.05  

Andrew Shenton

Fastest marathon dressed as a playing card 

4.05.30  

Karen Irons-McLean

Fastest marathon dribbling two basketballs  

4.10.44  

Jerry Knox

Fastest marathon dressed as a boxer  

3.08.00  

Joe Elliott

Fastest marathon in a sleeping bag   

4.20.21  

Michael Mercer