This year's London Marathon proved once again that the only thing more impressive than runners completing 26.2 miles is their ability to do it while dressed in utterly absurd costumes. In a bizarre spectacle that left onlookers both confused and entertained, participants turned up as everything from Big Ben to Paddington Bear, with an honorable mention for the inflatable dinosaur clan. It's not clear what inspired this year's entrants to channel their inner architectural landmarks or children's book characters, but it certainly added a new level of excitement to the event.

It's rumored that several runners attempted to set a Guinness World Record for "most times tripped while wearing oversized novelty shoes," but sadly, this category doesn't yet exist in the esteemed tome. Despite the challenges of running in fantasy attire, all participants managed to cross the finish line without turning into their costumes, although a few were reportedly confused by passersby offering them clock adjustments and marmalade sandwiches.