1.ÌýWhen else can you run through campus in your underwear and get away with it?ÌýExperience the chilly October air whipping your bare skin during this one-mile run.
2.ÌýIt’s for a good cause.ÌýAt 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.ÌýFree food.ÌýWho can turn down a postrace meal?
4.ÌýIt makes for a unique Friday night out.ÌýDancing to DJ-spun tunes in briskÌýweather while wearing your skivvies is definitely a break from the routine.
5.ÌýIt’s a blast.ÌýAfter winning the race last year, Joseph Crawford said: “This was the best decision I’ve made this year!â€
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!
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The Nearly Naked Mile is a ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ student-only event sponsored by The Herd, ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s student alumni association. Find out more about .