From the web site for the Austin Gorilla Run : RUN A 5K in GORILLA SUIT DOWNTOWN ON JANUARY 22, 2011 TO BENEFIT MOUNTAIN GORILLAS.
Yep … Bill and I wanted to see this!
The Austin Gorilla Run started and ended at City Hall. The entry fee included your very own gorilla costume to keep.
The actual race was preceeded by a costume contest. Here’s a few of our favorites…
Dancing German Gorillas
Cupid
Gorillas warming up for the race
Devo-rillas – with whip [it]
Balle-rillas
Hula-rillas
Yes, Elvis was there.
Of course a gorilla race needs to be led by a pace car with bananas.
Gorillas on wheels started first…
…followed by the running and walking gorillas. The race attracted over 750 gorillas. Maybe we’ll join them next year!
Looks like a fun time! Nice pictures, Janis!
Thanks, Debbie! I’m not a good photographer but I’m having fun experimenting.
I cannot imagine having to run not only in a super hot costume, but one that covers your entire head! I hope it was cold that day. What a silly idea, but I bet it was effective.