The Mascot Grand National was an annual race between

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s of various British sports teams as well as corporate mascots. It was contested from 1999 to 2010 at

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and in 2012 and 2013 at

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. Up to 100 mascots in full-body costumes took part in the races. The short races were along the final

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of the courses, with low hurdles (approximately 40 cm high). The mascots' entry fees were donated to charity. In 2010, many mascots, especially those from professional football clubs, boycotted the race over the way it was organised and the fact that mascots from any field could enter even if they were not 'day in-day out' performers.

List of winners

*1999: Beau Brummie Bulldog —

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*2000: Harry the Hornet —

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*2001: Dazzler the Lion — Rushden & Diamonds F.C. *2002: Chaddy the Owl —

Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Oldham Athletic Association Football Club is a professional football club in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, which competes in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. The history of Oldham Athletic be ...

*2003: Chaddy the Owl — Oldham Athletic A.F.C. *2004: Graham the Gorilla — Finedon Volta F.C. *2005: Scoop Six Squirrel — '' The Sun'' newspaper *2006: Mickey the Monkey — ''

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'' *2007: Wacky Macky Bear —

Saffron Walden Town F.C. Saffron Walden Town Football Club is a football club based in Saffron Walden, Essex, England. They are currently members of the and play at Catons Lane. History The club was established as Saffron Walden in 1872 and are the oldest senior foot ...

*2008: Wacky Macky Bear — Saffron Walden Town F.C. *2009: Stag — Huntingdon Rugby Club *2010: Mr Bumble —

Barnet F.C. Barnet Football Club is a professional football club based in Edgware, North London. The team compete in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. The club was founded in Chipping Barnet, then part of Hertfor ...

*2011: ''not held'' *2012: Mr Bumble — Barnet F.C. *2013: Barry Barratt —

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safety mascot

References

External links

Video of 2013 race
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