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Blackpool Tower Runs Marathon in Costume!
27 Apr
Summary
- A 67-year-old man ran the London Marathon dressed as the Blackpool Tower.
- He has raised £70,000 for the Samaritans over many years.
- The costume, though recognizable, was sometimes mistaken for other landmarks.
A 67-year-old runner achieved a remarkable feat by completing the London Marathon in a costume resembling the Blackpool Tower. This marked Tony Howarth's tenth participation in the race and his third time donning the famous landmark attire. He finished the challenging course in 4 hours and 46 minutes, expressing his immense enjoyment of the electric atmosphere.
Howarth has a strong history of charitable giving, having raised £70,000 for the Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre Samaritans over the years. He noted the costume's surprising lightness and secure fitting, though he humorously mentioned potential wind challenges, likening it to the Leaning Tower. Fortunately, the race day provided perfect weather conditions.
The costume, borrowed from a London-based acquaintance with Blackpool roots, sometimes drew amusing comparisons to other structures like the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben. Howarth, a dedicated supporter of the Samaritans, plans to race again in the costume as long as he is able, emphasizing the positive spirit and charitable impact of the marathon.
