In Photos: 60 colorful 'Tyrannosauruses' gather to race in east Japan

People in colorful Tyrannosaurus costumes dash in a fierce competition for the top spot in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

People in colorful dinosaur costumes gather for the opening ceremony of the "Tyrannosaurus Race" event in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

"Papa-saurus" carries his crying child back to the race after the latter fell down during the "juvenile dinosaur" division race in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

People in colorful dinosaur costumes dash toward the finish line during the "Tyrannosaurus Race" in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

Local idols are seen attending the opening ceremony of the "Tyrannosaurus Race" in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

People in colorful dinosaur costumes run in an exhibition race featuring both young participants and adults during the "Tyrannosaurus Race" in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

Participants run as fast as they can in their Tyrannosaurus costumes in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)

Families welcome participants in dinosaur costumes after a "Tyrannosaurus Race" in Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Shigeharu Asami)