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A marathoner with an inflatable escort.

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By Alex Shumovich ·

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Hey, Runatic!

On November 2, 2025, Marifer García Chavarría ran the New York City Marathon in an inflatable alien costume in 4:33:48.

Guinness recorded the women's inflatable-costume record, a separate category with its own conditions.

Halloween was over. The alien was still following its marathon plan. Read more

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