Sumo wrestlers in hilarious running race

Three sumo wrestlers have stepped outside their comfort zone and charged their way to one of the most bizarre and hypnotic sprints of all time.

Wearing their traditional mawashi, the trio pound their way across the track, much to the delight of the small but raucous crowd.

The 30m race ends end in a near dead heat when the wrestler closest to the camera makes a shock comeback after the sumo in the middle lane jumps out to a strong lead.

Not that the result is what will be remembered.