1. When else can you run through campus in your underwear and get away with it? Experience the chilly October air whipping your bare skin during this one-mile run.
2. It’s for a good cause. At last year’s race, the hundreds of student participants donated 1,540 articles of clothing to A Precious Child, a local nonprofit that supports disadvantaged and displaced children.
3. Free food. Who can turn down a postrace meal?
4. It makes for a unique Friday night out. Dancing to DJ-spun tunes in brisk weather while wearing your skivvies is definitely a break from the routine.
5. It’s a blast. After winning the race last year, Joseph Crawford said: “This was the best decision I’ve made this year!”
This year’s race is Friday, Oct. 21 beginning at 8 p.m. at the Koenig Alumni Center. The race is neon-themed, so come in your brightest running costumes. Remember to bring any extra clothes you wish to donate to a child in need!
The Nearly Naked Mile is a CU student-only event sponsored by The Herd, CU’s student alumni association. Find out more about The Herd.
