Spotted: Runner dressed as giant testicles takes on the London Marathon
Cancer awareness advocate Toby, is running 500km dressed as ‘a ball bag’ for the Robin Cancer Trust.
One of the things we love most about the London Marathon is the costumes.
Each year, runners don their best fancy dress as they take on the 26.2 mile race through the capital.
In the past, we’ve seen people dressed as London landmarks, cartoon characters and more. This year, we were treated to runners dressed as a pizza box, a pint of Guinness, and most notably, a large pair of testicles.
This specific runner was spotted balling (pun intended) his way through the marathon in honour of the Robin Cancer Trust. The costume, worn by runner Toby Freeman (22104) boasted a QR code, encouraging passersby to ‘Scan my balls’.
The cancer advocate is on a mission to run 500km “dressed as a giant ball bag” to raise awareness for testicular cancer.
Toby is the founder of the Robin Cancer Trust, which was set up in honour of Toby’s late brother, who lost his battle to cancer in 2011.
The podcaster wrote on his Instagram page (@tobytalksbollocks): “We promised Rob he'd never just be a photo on the wall. Today I pushed myself further and harder than I thought I could - in the heat, surrounded by the best supporters and runners I've ever experienced at the London Marathon.
“The crowd reaction was INCREDIBLE. Thank you to everyone who cheered, clapped, and chanted to help me get round London you fully embraced my mission, and I can't thank you enough.
“This challenge I'm on to raise awareness, break the stigma, and raise vital funds for Robin Cancer Trust to support those affected by testicular cancer - because no one should have to say goodbye to their brother at just 24.
“This mission is about saving lives and helping others - but for me, today was all about Rob - and I know he'd be so proud of the impact my giant ballbag had today.”