Trio of Guinness World Record attempts set for Calgary Marathon

ICYMI: our race is attempting to break several GWRs incl. 258k run by @runproctor https://t.co/lYfuSZEIqp pic.twitter.com/wDevqc6OOx

— Calgary Marathon (@CalgaryMarathon) January 12, 2016

In addition to hosting the Canadian Half-Marathon Championships, the Calgary Marathon race weekend is stepping it up a notch this year with a number of Guinness World Record attempts. Race weekend is set for May 26-29.

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Three Guinness World Record attempts

— Dave Proctor is looking to beat the world record for the greatest distance covered on a treadmill in 24 hours.
— MitoCanada team will be trying their hand for the greatest distance in 24 hours with a 12-man team.
— Noel Darcy will try to beat the record for the fastest marathon in full fire fighter gear.

Forget what you know about runners attempting Guinness World Record at the Calgary Marathon, because you haven’t seen an attempt like this. No mascot suits, no dazzling gimmick and at times no support of spectators; Calgary’s own Dave Proctor is going to attempt the most distance in 24 hours on a treadmill.

Proctor, a Calgary RMT, already holds the Canadian record for most kilometres in 24 hours on a track for his 257.093 kilometres in Turin, Italy, last April.

He figures he can at least do that on a treadmill at the 2016 Health & Wellness Expo that kicks off Calgary Marathon week beginning on Friday, May 27.

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If successful he will take out the current record holder Arulanantham Suresh Joachim with his mileage of 257.88 kilometres, achieved in Mississauga, Ont., in 2004.

“A 255 plus K run will be a strong push for all 24 long hours but running for children with Mitochondrial disease will propel my body and mind to a whole new level,” added Proctor. “I look forward to the challenge.”

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A team of 12 men will also attempt to set a world record for farthest distance covered in a 24-hour period on a treadmill.

“The Scotiabank Calgary Marathon has seen some interesting record attempts and wins over the years. A gingerbread man, sumo, lacrosse uniform and event giant banana, there has been no shortage of characters on the course,” says Dan Ouimet, President of the Calgary Marathon Society Board of Directors.

The Calgary Marathon has partnered with Brooks to provide official race merchandise and registration for the event is open to all those interested.

The Calgary Marathon race weekend features the following events:
— 50K Ultra
— Scotiabank 42.2K
— Centaur Subaru 21.1K
— Jugo Juice 10K
— GoodLife Fitness 5K Family Walk & Run
— Scotiabank Kids Marathon

With files from the Calgary Marathon