T-Rex race successfully held in central Japan

On the 13th, many runners dashed down the slopes in Katsuyama City of Fukui Prefecture while dressing in T-Rex costumes as part of an event called the T-Rex Race. Fukui is well-known as the fossil hotspot in Japan as it is where the majority of dinosaur fossils in the country come from. 

A total of 109 people, ranging from 1 to 74 years old, participated in the race. Once dressed in their T-Rex costumes, participants began doing warm-up exercises. 

The race was divided into four categories, which include based on age. At the “Start!” signal, colorful T-Rex in all sorts of colors such as red, pink, blue, and green all made a dash uphill amidst the vibrant cheering of spectators. 

Some contestants tripped and fell, but the audience kept on cheering them on. 

One woman who participated in the race shared: “Climbing the hill was challenging, but it was a lot of fun.” 

The winner of the men’s category for middle schoolers and above was a 31-year-old from Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. He said: “It was my first time wearing running while wearing a costume, so I’m happy to have won. I want to participate again and defend the title next year as well.” 

Source: NHK