Most marathon runners simply hope to finish in one piece. Archie Hunt wanted to finish fast while wearing little more than a cape and underpants. Dressed as Captain Underpants, the beloved children's book hero, he ran the London Marathon in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 41 seconds, beating a record that had stood since 2012 and was held by a runner dressed as Dracula. Here’s how, what Guinness World Records requires, how Hunt trained while working at a law firm, and why his run also carried a serious and personal message about heart health. Hunt’s achievement combined an unusual costume with months of preparation, turning a personal challenge into a record-breaking run with a cause close to his heart.
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