Edmonton marathon runner competing in high heels for world record [Video]

At least one runner at the Edmonton marathon on Sunday will be strapping on a pair of stilettos at the starting line.

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Curtis Hargrove, a seasoned marathon runner, will be taking on the 42-kilometre race in high heels to raise money and awareness for people experiencing domestic abuse.

The money will be donated to the Stepping Stones Crisis Society (SSCS) in Cold Lake, where it will be used to help finish a new shelter and transitional housing project for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

“This is really important to me. This is really important to our community, and I just want to do my best and support them,” Hargrove said.

Cindy Yang, of SSCS, said Hargrove has always been a “big philanthropist and a big dreamer” and is excited to cheer him on.

“I can’t even imagine trying to do a full marathon, so it is truly remarkable what …