Costume World Records  

Greta Henderson completed a 50-foot dash in 10.41 seconds while wearing a mermaid costume.

Nigel Henderson completed a 50-foot dash in 4.25 seconds while wearing an Egyptian costume.

This record was set as part of Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Parker Terry completed an 800-meter run in one minute, 59.70 seconds while dressed in a banana costume.

This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Wayne A. ate 10 McDonald's hamburgers in three minutes, 5.51 seconds while dressed as Hamburglar. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional eater. We will not accept speed eating submissions from minors.

Elliot Ginns ate a Klondike bar in three minutes, 53.27 seconds while wearing a wolf costume and holding a replica Gettysburg pistol. NOTE: Speed eating can be dangerous. Please use caution and have adult supervision on hand.

Naader Reda ate a one-pound Reese's peanut butter Santa in five minutes, 58.00 seconds while wearing a Santa Claus costume. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional speed eater. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Michaela O’Brien ate eight spoonfuls of Marshmallow Fluff while standing on one leg dressed like a flamingo in three minutes, 25.07 seconds. NOTE: Stuffing food in your mouth can be dangerous. Please use caution and have adult supervision on hand.

Dressed as a merchant from Resident Evil 4, Igor Franccedil;a removed the entire costume in 6.81 seconds.

Lisa W. finished a marathon of 26.2 miles in four hours, 59 minutes, 41.00 seconds. She was dressed in a playing card costume throughout the event.

Jokers’ Masquerade supplied 2,018 Swansea University students with scary skeleton costumes, breaking the previous world record. The feat was achieved on October 8, 2011 at the Swansea University Students Union[]. Read more about the event here.

Michele L. and 267 people dressed themselves in Superman costumes. They set the record in front of The Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois where a giant Superman statue stands.

1,058 students and staff of Lake Travis Elementary School wore santa hats at once. #RecordSetterBook01

A total of 1,500 people with their puppets marched through Lincoln Park to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2012. They set the record to show support for continued public funding of public media. Read more about the feat here.

A total of 300 people with their puppets marched through the streets of Los Angeles. Learn more about the feat here.