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The NYC Marathon’s 12 Wackiest Costumes

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By Mike Taylor 11/08/10 2:50pm
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  • Back Forward Banana Costume

    Banana Costume

    What time is it after you run a marathon? Peanut butter jelly time.

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  • Back Forward The Derby-Bowtie Combo

    The Derby-Bowtie Combo

    If you're going to run for 26 miles, it's advisable to don your Sunday best.

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  • Back Forward 'Coatman'

    'Coatman'

    Part man. Part coat. All runner.

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  • Back Forward The Bullfighter

    The Bullfighter

    Toro!

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  • Back Forward Hippie

    Hippie

    What better way to challenge the establishment than to spend a good chunk of your day jogging through the city?

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  • Back Forward Orange Man

    Orange Man

    Is it a Syracuse reference? Jersey Shore? We don't know, but we admire the boldness.

  • Back Forward Samurai

    Samurai

    A katana is a remarkable way to hedge against falling behind.

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  • Back Forward The Pink Wig of Pain

    The Pink Wig of Pain

    Even this beautiful cranial accoutrement isn't enough to distract from the agony of running 26 miles.

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  • Back Forward Superman

    Superman

    What better way to run faster than a speeding bullet?

  • Back Forward Waldo!

    Waldo!

    We found him!

    "Flickr/emilyrides

  • Back Forward Moose

    Moose

    The moose is loose!

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  • Back Elvis

    Elvis

    Don't be cruel to a guy who just ran a marathon. He's probably all shook up.

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