On Thursday, August 6th, 2026, the Rex World Championship Races took place in Washington, attracting competitors from all over the United States. Participants sprinted while wearing inflatable T-Rex dinosaur costumes in a unique and entertaining athletic event. ABC News correspondent Danny New covered the event, highlighting the nationwide draw and the contest for a giant trophy awarded to the winner.

Danny New himself won the giant trophy at this annual event, which combines sport and playful costume racing.

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