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Sweatin' Like Elvis

Posted Sep 3rd 2007 7:00AM by TMZ Staff

Elvi Doing a half-marathon in the desert is taxing enough -- but just throw on an Elvis jumpsuit and try to run!

The annual Zappos.com Las Vegas Marathon is taking place this coming December, and to help bring a little more action to the race, event organizers are trying to coax runners into dressing as The King for the 13-mile jaunt -- blue suede kicks optional!

The goal is to get 101 running Elvi in this year's race, with the marathon's website advising interested participants to "Work on your best 'thank you very much' Elvis impersonation. You're gonna need it."

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1. (first!) and HAHAHA! That is too funny! I'd love to see those guys running! I wonder if there are any older fatter Elvis impersonators running! That'd be a hoot!

Posted at 7:32AM on Sep 3rd 2007 by Summer

2. A marathon is 26.2 miles... a long way to run in a costume!!

Posted at 10:28AM on Sep 4th 2007 by triaim

3. There you go ELVIS! Anything to help us to keep US in shape! No body can pull an stunt other than ELVIS!
ELVIS you are an inspiration to us! It is never too late to get in shape. Let's run in the memory of Elvis and to know that from his grave his is still influencing us to be and to do our best...
I will like to see as many ELVI to set a world record at the Zappos.com Las Vegas Marathon 2007!!!!!

Posted at 2:36PM on Sep 12th 2007 by t'zikin

4. I live in Las Vegas and never thought I'd ever want to run a half-marathon, but they don't mind if you're a "Fat Elvis" and have to walk a bit ... so I might actually do it! Way to motivate.

Posted at 11:21AM on Oct 24th 2007 by Cynthia

5. Do it, baby! You will not regret it. It's a blast!

Posted at 2:40AM on Nov 1st 2007 by Golden Elvis