Two friends, one costume: racing for a record and a cause in a 42.2km marathon

The duo - Asgar Dalvie (back) and Muhammad Sanglay - will be racing in Bokkie, a two-metre foam replica of an SPCA vehicle.

Asgar Dalvie and Muhammad Sanglay are preparing to participate in the 42.2km Sanlam Cape Town Marathon - in Bokkie - aiming for a Guinness World Record, while raising funds for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.

The friends have a habit of running the marathon in costumes for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA. Since 2018, they have raced as a five-person sausage dog (Worsie), a rooster (Captain Crow-a-lot), seals, squirrels, and in 2026, a two-person foam SPCA rescue vehicle named Bokkie.

Bokkie is a two-metre foam replica of an SPCA vehicle.

While their attempt at competing in the marathon last year was foiled by strong winds, the running duo are back to raise funds for the SPCA inspectorate fuel fund.