26.2 miles wearing full graduation dress

Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer at the University of Worcester, will aim to break a record for the fastest time completing the London Marathon in cap, gown and three-piece suit.

The Kempsey athlete will raise money for the University’s Student Scholarship and Hardship Fund.

Chris' running experience includes holding the Guinness World Record for running a half marathon dressed as a lumberjack.