No Clothing? No Problem
Clothing-optional runs are niche events, but if you enjoy running and you’re also the kind of person who gets stressed trying to choose an outfit, these might be just what you’re looking for. And with names like “Bare Buns”, “White Tail” and “Chilly Cheeks”, what’s not to love?
Michelangelo, David (detail), 1502-1504, Accademia, Florence, by Richard Mortel, licensed under CC BY 2.0.
| Event | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Bare Buns | Star Ranch, Texas, US | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Skinnydipper Sun Run | Decatur, Texas, US | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Bare Booty 5K (Nude Optional Run/Walk) | Loxahatchee Groves, Florida, US | May 2, 2026 |
| Run, Walk, or Crawl | Depew, Oklahoma, US | May 9, 2026 |
| White Tail 5k Run & Walk | Ivor, Virginia, US | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5K “FUN RUN” | Burlington Township, Michigan, US | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 5K Nude Colour Fun Run — 2026 | East Gwillimbury, Ontario, CA | Jul 19, 2026 |
| 14th Annual State Line Streak Nude 5K/5M | Darlington, Pennsylvania, US | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Sunbare Whispering 5k | Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, US | Sep 12, 2026 |
| Barely Running | Depew, Oklahoma, US | Sep 26, 2026 |
| Chilly Cheeks | Star Ranch, Texas, US | Oct 3, 2026 |
| Bare Buns Desert Run • 2026 | New River, Arizona, US | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Sunset Mountain’s Naked Mile — Snap Dragon Style | Noel, Missouri, US | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Caliente Bare Dare 5K | Land O’ Lakes, Florida, US | May 2, 2027 |
| Buck Creek Streak 5K Trail Run (Clothing Optional) | Chesnee, South Carolina, US | Jun 12, 2027 |
| 5K Nude Colour Fun Run — 2027 | Aurora, Ontario, CA | Aug 22, 2027 |
I’ve never been to one of these events and I’m left wondering if there’s any crossover with the barefoot running community. You never know! If I’m missing an event, please submit it.