We can appreciate the sweat and devotion that goes into training for a high-profile marathon, but sometimes its more fun to burn creative energy than calories.
Some races are more about the journey than making it past the finish line. Luckily, there are cities full of weirdos just like us who've added a little whimsy to standard racing.
These crazy races are filled with art, food and Speedos, and we'd totally lace up our sneakers for them.
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