The Running Man Challenge the Newest Viral Craze

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First we had Gangnam Style, the Harlem Shake, and planking. Now, the internet is erupting with the newest viral video comedy titled the "running man challenge."

The internet trend has put a new spin on the running man dance set to the 1996 hip-hop hit "My Boo" by Ghost Town DJ.

Two high schoolers, Kevin Vincent and Jeremiah Hall, were bored in physics class one day when they first came up with the dance and then posted it online. They had no expectations of it receiving much attention.

However, the trend quickly went viral after two University of Maryland basketball players, Jaylen Brantley and Jared Nickens, made a spin off of the original video. Though the first video was posted only three weeks ago, version of people doing the dance have now started to spread to the NFL, NBA, international police departments, and much more.

The duo behind the “running man challenge” has become an overnight sensation, even being featured on The Ellen Show and other news outlets.

Has your favorite team or group participated in the new viral craze? Check out our top 9 funniest, silliest and best “running man challenge” videos and then leave a comment with your favorite rendition of the trend.

Michigan Football Running Man Challenge

Michigan Football Running Man Challenge

New York Police Department Running Man Challenge

Scotland Police Running Man Challenge

Golden State Warrior Dance Team Running Man Challenge

T-Rex Running Man Challenge

Rutgers Football Running Man Challenge

Maryland Basketball Running Man Challenege

Kyrie Irving & Iman Shumpert of the Cleveland Cavaliers

Virginia Tech Football Running Man Challenge