World Record holder Jefferson the Dog does it again

In the November 2010 print edition of iRun, we mentioned how Peter Donato set a new Guinness World Record for “fastest marathon in a mascot suit” by running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon as MyNextRace.com mascot Jefferson the Dog.

The fine folks at the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic heard about the record and invited him to Florida to try his hand – err, paw – at a different distance, and to escape the snow, Donato was more than happy to oblige.  The challenge?  Run a half marathon in under 2 hours in heat, humidity, and a 25-pound fuzzy dog suit that includes a giant head that can’t come off during the race.

Jefferson didn’t disappoint, finishing in 1:59:12. Donato describes the event as “the 2^nd most stupid thing I have ever done.”

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Jefferson the dog running the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon