But the popularity of stripping down for the San Francisco’s publicly-run Bay to Breakers 12K shows nude racing secrecy may be a thing of the past.Įven as fascination develops, the idea of sporting nothing but running shoes (and hopefully some high SPF sunscreen) in front of a large group of strangers may not be something you’re eager to try. To protect the privacy of racers, most races are conducted in nudist colonies or on other private grounds, away from the prying eyes of the media. They never put their clothes back on,” said Mudd, Sweat, and Boobs organizer Rich Gilbreath. “It was interesting to talk to the people who had never done it before. Though some races have been held for years, with Washington’s Bare Buns Fun Run celebrating its 30th anniversary this past May, others are just getting started. Though it was a hot day, runners put on an impressive display, with a new men’s course record of 15:49 and the first-place female competitor crossing the finish line at 19:40. This year’s edition, held during the first week of May, attracted a record 312 runners from 25 states. Williams’ Caliente Bare Dare 5K, held in Florida, is one of the most popular nude races in the country.
“There’s no question there’s a bucket-list mentality to this,” Pete Williams explained in an interview with Runner’s World. This year, about 30 races are being offered nationwide, and that doesn’t take into account the growing number offered overseas where the popularity of bare-bodied running has long been practiced. Now, in an effort to move toward healthy ideas of body image and self discovery, this underground race circuit is gaining popularity. Though it’s not a new concept, the races have been small and hidden for years, limited to the select community that wasn’t afraid to bare it all. What has resulted is a popularity spike in nude running. Nude running events are gaining popularity as racers discover the benefits of baring it all.Īs summer heats up, runners across the nation are cashing in on the newest trend, and stripping down.Īs evidence continues to pile up about the perils of obstacle racing, many runners are seeking out races that are a little less risky.
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