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I Ran A Marathon In The World's Largest Shoes

MrBeast

13:49 · 189.1M views · March 21, 2020

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Some ConcernsReviewed June 2026

1Moderate Concern

7Minor Flags

This video is safe for most kids aged 10 and up, though it features a physically extreme challenge and mild crude humor. The positive aspects include strong teamwork, perseverance, and a brief mention of environmental activism (Team Trees), but the content lacks educational depth and may encourage imitative behavior in younger children. Parents should be aware of mild language and bathroom humor, but overall it's an entertaining endurance challenge that can spark discussions about determination and friendship.

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

Engagement Baiting & Manipulative CTAsA little

Mild engagement baiting appears when the narrator asks viewers to subscribe to make their feet feel better. This is a lighthearted, non-manipulative CTA without guilt-tripping, superstition, or exclusion language.

See evidence (1)

“If you could subscribe, it'll make all our feets feel better and also our hearts, please do.”

Strong & Crude LanguageA little

No strong or crude language appears in this video. The language is generally clean and family-friendly, with only mild expressions like 'sucks' and 'dumb' used in a non-profane context.

See evidence (2)

“These shoes suck.”

“That was kind of dumb, now my legs hurt.”

Sexual References & Suggestive ContentA little

No sexual references or suggestive content appear in this video. The only borderline moment is the joke 'You know what they say about big shoes. Big socks,' which is a mild, non-sexual play on words.

See evidence (1)

“You know what they say about big shoes. Big socks.”

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

No hidden advertising or undisclosed sponsorship appears in this video. The video mentions MrBeast merchandise and Viewstats in the description, but these are transparently disclosed as part of the creator's brand.

Materialism & Wealth FlexingA little

Mild materialism appears when the narrator mentions the custom shoes cost $12,000 and when he gives money to subscribers he meets. However, this is not excessive or framed as a lifestyle aspiration—it's presented as part of the challenge's production cost and a spontaneous giveaway.

See evidence (2)

“The shoes cost $12,000. These are expensive shoes.”

“Here's some money, have a good day.”

Parasocial & Emotional ManipulationA little

Mild parasocial elements appear when the narrator says 'I love you guys' and asks for subscriptions to make their feet feel better. This is common in influencer content but not aggressive or manipulative—it's presented as a lighthearted request.

See evidence (2)

“I love you guys. See you later.”

“If you could subscribe, it'll make all our feets feel better and also our hearts, please do.”

Toxic Behavior ModelingA little

No toxic behavior modeling appears in this video. The participants are engaged in a self-imposed physical challenge with no harmful pranks, animal mistreatment, or glorified theft. The only slightly reckless moment is when a fan opens her car door while driving, but the narrator tells her 'That's dangerous, don't do that.'

See evidence (1)

“Why'd she open her car door? That's dangerous, don't do that.”

Low-Quality, Extreme & Stunt ContentSome

This video fits the 'extreme stunt' category: running a marathon in the world's largest shoes is a gimmick designed for shock value and views. The participants sleep on the street and endure significant pain, which aligns with low-quality stunt-driven content. However, it is not destructive or wasteful—it's a physical endurance challenge.

See evidence (2)

“We're just gonna sleep in the streets?”

“This is the dumbest thing we've ever done.”

What Parents Need to Know

This video is a lighthearted but physically grueling challenge video from a popular YouTube creator. It shows the group persevering through pain and exhaustion, which can teach kids about teamwork and determination. However, parents should be aware of mild crude language (e.g., 'suck'), bathroom humor, and a scene where a driver opens her car door while moving, which could be seen as dangerous. The video also includes a brief mention of the 'Team Trees' initiative, offering a positive environmental talking point. Overall, it's entertaining but lacks deep educational value and may encourage imitative behavior in younger viewers.

Talk to Your Kids About

1What did you think about the way the group handled the challenge? How did they support each other?
2Why do you think the creators chose to do this challenge? What message do you think they were trying to send?
3The video mentioned 'Team Trees' and planting 20 million trees. Why is that important, and what can we do to help the environment?
4If you were in their shoes, would you have quit or kept going? What does perseverance mean to you?

What's This Video About?

New Merch - https://mrbeast.store Check out Viewstats! - https://www.viewstats.com/ SUBSCRIBE OR I TAKE YOUR SHOES (my leg hurt) For any questions or inquiries regarding this video please reach out to chucky@mrbeastbusiness.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- follow all of these or i will kick you • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MrBeast6000/ • Twitter - https://twitter.com/MrBeast • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrbeast --------------------------------------------------------------------

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is recommended for ages 10 and up. The content involves a physically demanding and somewhat reckless challenge (running a marathon in oversized shoes), mild crude humor, and a focus on endurance and teamwork, but it lacks educational depth and may encourage imitative behavior in younger children.

What is the main content of this video?

The video features a group of young men attempting to run a marathon in extremely large, custom-made shoes. It includes physical discomfort, mild crude humor (e.g., fart jokes, bathroom references), and a focus on perseverance and friendship, but also shows quitting and complaining.

Are there any safety concerns in this video?

Yes, there are some concerns. The video includes mild crude language (e.g., 'suck'), bathroom humor, and a scene where a participant says he needs to poop. There is also a moment where a driver opens her car door while moving, which could be seen as dangerous behavior.

What positive messages does this video convey?

The video promotes teamwork, perseverance, and friendship as the group supports each other through a difficult challenge. It also includes a positive message about planting trees (referencing 'Team Trees'). However, it also models complaining and quitting, which may need parental discussion.

Does this video have any educational value?

The video is not educational in a traditional sense, but it does demonstrate the physical difficulty of running a marathon and the concept of endurance. It also includes a brief mention of the 'Team Trees' initiative, which could spark conversations about environmental activism.

Is there any bathroom humor in this video?

The video includes a moment where a participant says he needs to use the bathroom and struggles to fit up stairs in his large shoes. This is played for humor and is not graphic, but it may prompt questions from younger children about bodily functions.

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I Ran A Marathon In The World's Largest Shoes

Content Breakdown · 8 Categories

What Parents Need to Know

Talk to Your Kids About

What's This Video About?

Frequently Asked Questions

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