Man Aims to Break London Marathon Record Dressed as a Traffic Cone
Imagine running 26.2 miles. Now imagine doing it dressed as a traffic cone . Yep, that’s exactly what Michael Wiggins from Streatham, south-west London, is gearing up to do in the 2025 London Marathon. And he’s not just doing it for laughs — he’s on a serious mission with a whole lot of heart behind it.
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This will actually be Michael’s 18th London Marathon since he started back in 1999, but this time around, he’s adding a unique twist — a full traffic cone costume. And no, it’s not just a fun outfit. He’s hoping to smash the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run dressed as a traffic cone, which currently stands at an impressive 3 hours and 22 minutes. That’s fast by any standard, let alone while wrapped in a giant orange cone.
But there's a deeper reason behind this bold challenge. Michael is running to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, a cause that’s become very personal. In the last five years, three of his close friends — all in their early 60s — were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The news hit him hard. “Even though they’re older than me by about 10 or 12 years, it was still a real shock,” he shared. That shock turned into motivation.
His goal? Raise over £1,000 and more importantly, get people talking. “If it saves even one life, then it’s worth doing,” he said. And he’s not doing it alone — Michael will be among 260 runners representing Prostate Cancer UK in the marathon. Together, the group is hoping to raise more than £720,000 for vital research and awareness.
As for the costume, it’s turning heads already. While training, people mistook him for a carrot, a rocket, and all sorts of things — but he insists, “I’m definitely an orange traffic cone.” The look even matches the colors of his local running club, the Clapham Pioneers, where he serves as race secretary. The only challenge? The base of the costume is a bit wide. He’s expecting to “bash into people a little bit” but plans to run cautiously.
Michael’s not just running for speed — he’s running for hope, awareness, and maybe even a laugh or two along the way. His journey is a reminder that sometimes, the most unusual efforts can shine the brightest spotlight on the issues that matter. Here's hoping the traffic cone man makes history on April 27.
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