Elevator Marathon Prank

We surprised people in a hotel elevator by putting them in the middle of a marathon.

We surprised people in a hotel elevator by putting them in the middle of a marathon. Over the course of the ride down, two different marathon runners board the elevator and surround a random person. The doors open on the lobby level to reveal a finish line and a crowd of 50 people cheering on the runners. Will the random stranger win the race?

Created and Directed by Charlie Todd

Music: by Tyler Walker

Created and Directed by: Charlie Todd
Produced by: Charlie Todd, Stefan Glidden, Andrea Cox, Brennon Edwards
Director of Photography: Stefan Glidden
Camera Operators: Stefan Glidden, Eric Kays, Brittin Richter
Production Designer: Brittin Richter
Art PA: Lindsay Butt
Sound: Booker Edwards
Prod Coordinator: Fran Burst
1st AD: Suzan Satterfield
2nd AD: Peyton Maxey
Still Photography: Charlie Todd
Production Assistant: Jil Pasiecnik, Joanna Pasiecnik
Editor: Stefan Glidden
DIT: Carey Williams
Music: Tyler Walker
Starring: Alan Corey (Runner #1), Erin Elizabeth Burns (Runner #2), Kate Lord (Sportscaster)

This is one of over 100 different missions Improv Everywhere has executed over the past fifteen years in New York City and around the world. Others include Frozen Grand Central, the Food Court Musical, and the famous No Pants Subway Ride, to name a few. Visit our website to see tons of photos and video of all of our work, including behind the scenes information on how this video was made.

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[izzy]

The way pranking should be. 'Confuse don't abuse'.

[squiddotmid]

This is what pranks should be. Giving the "victim" an unforgettable experience not because of how bad they felt, but because of how amazing they felt. Great job guys!

[Damaris]

I loved the kid who tried to help up the man who fell. That was really sweet.

[AStageForTheKingdom]

The kid who stopped to check on the guy who fell down is the real winner in this video.

[mii]

This is the only kind of pranking I like - making people happy. feeling awesome. like winners.
You go, fellas.

[Thu_Vu]

The last guy's face was like "Mom, why it gotta be me ?!". :D

[shizu]

I like how they all paused to see if the guy who fell needed help. That's good sportsmanship right there

[AntMixFilms]

I like these pranks so much more than those hurtful/illegal "pranks."

[improveverywhere]

Sorry it's been awhile since the last video! Hope you guys like this new one. Who is your favorite of the marathon winners?

[Hauntercry]

A prank in youtube that is not fake? What is this

[two-face]

The guy in the Bennie is like "what?"

[charlietodd]

Thanks to everyone in Atlanta who came out to this!

[kingvizza]

Thanks for the video
See you again next year

[masterpiecess]

ive been watching Improve Everywhere's videos for about 4 years, it : )

[lateblossom]

7 years ago but this still made me smile.

[mattellazar]

1:46 Guy was like "wtf just happened?"

[reszsfa]

LOLOLOL THE GUY THAT FELL AT THE END. THATS CALLED ACTING

[chikititus]

The feeling when you are an heir and your life becomes easier than other people... And yet you are proud of your achievements that are worth as much as not having achieved any!

[kk]

1:37 That moment when he stopped... The real winner

[EMan]

I love the confused happiness people have in these pranks. Like... "I have no idea what's happening but it's fun so...." XD