Cupid’s Undie Run is a yearly charity run where participants, with a penchant for baring flesh in freezing temperatures, hit the streets in dozens of cities to raise money and awareness for those living with Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder that causes tumors.
When is Cupid’s Undie Run?
This year’s run is happening on Saturday, February 17. The festivities will begin at Tin Roof at 12 p.m. with a party full of drinking and dancing to get participants hyped for the mile-ish run around Detroit that will officially start at 2 p.m. Plus, a little alcohol blanket will come in handy when you’re stripped down to your “bedroom’s best.” And once you cross the finish line, it’ll be time for another dance party to celebrate. That being said, don’t forget to bring your ID with you, if you have no ID then you can’t participate.
How can you register?
You can register as an individual or with a team on their website here. Registration is $40 per person. Not much of a runner? That’s okay! You can still show your support as a virtual runner or with a donation.
What other cities have Cupid’s Undie Run?
This year, the event is also happening in cities including Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boise, Boston, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham, Reno, the San Francisco Bay area, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Virginia Beach, Washington D.C., and Wilmington. Each city is hosting its own unique Undie Run to raise money for NF research and each run will take place on various dates throughout February.
How is Cupid’s Undie Run making an impact?
Why is the run in your underwear? Their website explains it as so:
We run in our undies because those affected by NF can’t cover up their tumors. They can’t put on clothes to feel more comfortable, so why should we?
Throughout its 14 year-run, Cupid’s Undie Run has brought together 108,600 undie runners across 255 events. In total, it has raised over $21M since its inception.
So far, Detroit has raised only $10.4k of its $50k goal this year. All net proceeds are dedicated to NF research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
Where: Starting at Tin Roof, 47 E Adams Ave St, Detroit, MI 48226
When: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.