The fastest marathon dressed as a nun (male) was 4 hr 00 min 28 sec by Ben Bradley (UK) at the 2011 Virgin London Marathon in London, UK, on 17 April 2011.

Nun costume required white coif, black veil covering, and the full scapular apron (i.e. costumes in which the apron is cut off at the knees would not be accepted). Other accessories such as rosary beads are optional at the participant’s discretion.