A group of 40 engaged couples sprinted across London in full wedding attire to win a prize of 8,000 pounds on May 8. /VCG Photo

The 1 km race saw the future brides and grooms run past landmarks in the UK’s capital, such as Big Ben and Westminster Bridge. /VCG Photo

They also had to conquer several obstacles, including a downpour from powerful sprinklers, before the grooms carried their spouses across the finish line. /VCG Photo

The event organizer, Elly Martin, admitted that marriage is a marathon not a sprint . /VCG Photo