Naturist Races 2026 – Clothing-optional running events are becoming an interesting trend among runners who enjoy combining fitness, freedom, and body positivity. In 2026, several organized naturist and clothing-optional races are expected to take place across different parts of the world, attracting participants who appreciate a unique and liberating running experience. These events are usually hosted in private venues or naturist communities where guidelines focus on respect, comfort, and safety for all participants.
Naturist Races 2026 Guide
For many runners, the experience is not only about physical activity but also about confidence, community, and reconnecting with nature in a relaxed environment. In this article, we’ll explore the key details about clothing-optional running races in 2026, including event highlights, participation guidelines, and what runners should know before joining these unconventional but increasingly popular events.
2026 Events
Saturday March 28, 2026, 29th Annual Bare Buns Run, Star Ranch, McDade, TX https://starranch.net/activities-games/
Sunday April 12, 2026, 32nd annual Dare to Go Bare, 5K Run & 2K Walk. Lake Como Family Nudist Resort, Florida, USA https://new.lakecomonaturally.com/happenings/special-events/run/
Saturday, April 18, 2026, Fig Leaf 5K, Paradise Valley Club, Dawsonville GA (NOT a AANR member resort) https://paradisevalleyclub.com/index.html
Saturday, April 18, 2026,White Tail Trail 5K (Clothing Optional), Hidden Lake Resort, Florida, USA https://www.hiddenlakecamp.com/events-2025
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 28th Annual Skinnydipper Sun Run 5K, Wildwood Naturist Resort, Decatur, TX https://wildwoodnaturist.com/5k/
Sun April 26, 2026 Caliente Bare Dare 5K (NOT an AANR resort), Caliente Club & Resorts, Florida, USA https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/LandOLakes/CalienteBareDare5K
Saturday, May 9, 2026, Run, Walk, Crawl 5K, Oaklake Trails Naturist Park, Depew, OK https://www.oaklaketrails.com/spring5k-2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026, Brocken Hurst 5K Naked Run , The Naturist Foundation, UK https://www.naturistfoundation.org/5k-run/
Sunday, May 17, 2026, Bay to Breakers 12K & 15K (nudity and nuisance photographers are both allowed), San Francisco CA https://www.baytobreakers.com/2026 Check Lupin Lodge for possible shuttle https://www.lupinlodge.com/events/month/2026-05/
Saturday, June 6, 2026, Dare To Be Bare Nude 5K, Glen Eden Sun Club, Temescal Valley, CA https://gleneden.com/5k-nude-run/
Saturday, June 6, 2026, Solair 11th Annual Color Run, Solair Woodstock CT https://www.solairrl.com/calendar/featured-events/
Friday June 12, 2026 Nakukymppi 10K run, Vesijako, Suomi Finland http://nakukymppi-net.dev.woo.fi/en/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/43698039134/events
Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12th Annual Buck Creek Streak 5K, 7.3K/5K Trail Race, Carolina Foothills Resort, Chesnee, SC https://www.carolinafoothills.com/buckcreekstreak5k.html
Saturday, June 13, 2026, Chased by a Bare Fun Run, Lake Bronson Club Family Nudist Park, Sultan, WA https://lakebronson.com/activities/events
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 , White Tail Resort Fun Race, White Tail Resort, Ivor Virginia, USA https://www.whitetailresort.org/concrete5/
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026, Wiggle, Jiggle & Giggle “Clothing Optional” 5k Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk , Sunny Rest Resort, Palmerton, PA https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/calendar_event/wiggle-jiggle-giggle-clothing-optional-5k-road-race-1-mile-fun-run-walk/
Saturday, Jun 27, Turtle Lake Resort Clothing Optional 5K, Turtle Lake Resort Union City, MI https://turtle-lake.net/turtle-lake-resort-clothing-optional-5k-fun-run/
Thursday July 2, 2026, Roskilde Nogenlob, Roskilde Denmark https://www.facebook.com/thenakedrun/events
Saturday, July 4, 2026, Run In The Forest 5K, The Willamettans Resort, Springfield, OR https://www.willamettans.com/2026-Activity-Calendar
(?) Sunday July 12, 2026 , Tiger Mountain family nudist park, Issaquah, WA, Bare Buns Fun Run https://www.tigermtnudists.com/bare-buns-fun-run-west/
Saturday, July 18, 2026, Mini Triathlon, Lake Bronson Club Family Nudist Park, Sultan, WA https://lakebronson.com/activities/events
Sunday, July 19, 2025, Bare Oaks 5k Colour Fun Run, Bare Oaks, Ontario Canada https://www.bareoaks.ca/nude-5k-run/
Saturday, July 25, 2026, State Line Streak, White Thorn Lodge, Darlington, PA https://whitethornlodge.org/state-line-streak-naked-5k/
Sunday, July 26, 2026 Kaniksu Bare Buns Fun Run, Loon Lake, Washington https://www.kaniksufamily.com/
Saturday August 1, 2026 Bare Butts 5K, Sunshower Country Club, Centerville, IN https://www.sunshower.com/5KRunWalk.html
Sunday, August 2, 2026, GERMANY Internationaler Naturistenlauf 5km/10km runs https://www.dfk.org/veranstaltungen/2718752/2026/08/02/17.-internationaler-naturistenlauf.html
Saturday, August 29, 2026, Bouncing Buns Clothing Optional 5.5k Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Sunny Rest Resort, Palmerton, PA https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/calendar_event/bouncing-buns-clothing-optional-5-5k-road-race-and-1-mile-fun-run-walk/
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026, Burning Man Naked Mile, Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City https://www.burningman50k.com/
(?) Saturday, September 5, 2026, The Cypress Cove Labor Day 5k. Cypress Cove Nudist Resort, Kissimmee, FL. https://www.cypresscoveresort.com/
(?) Sunday, September 6, 2026 , Bare Mountain Resort, near Boise, Idaho, https://streaktothepeak.com/
Saturday, September 12, 2026, Brocken Hurst 5K Naked Run , The Naturist Foundation, UK https://www.naturistfoundation.org/event/bh5k-may-2024-2-2-2/
Saturday, September 12, 2026 Whispering Pines Nudist Resort, Ocean Isle Beach, NC https://www.wpnresort.com/event-details/5k-run
(?) Saturday, September 19 , 2026, Cross Almada Naturista, Costa De Caparica, Setubal, Portugal https://www.facebook.com/crossalmadanaturista
Saturday, September 26 , 2026, Barely Running 5K, Oaklake Trails Naturist Park, Depew, OK https://aanr-sw.org/nrs-schedule/
Saturday, October 3, 2026, Chilly Cheeks 5K, , Sahnoans at Star Ranch, Texas, USA http://www.starranch.net/star-ranch-5k-races
Saturday, October 17, 2026, Snap Dragon elimination race and Mile Run, Sunset Mountain, Noel MO, https://www.sunsetmountainnoel.com/copy-of-faqs
(?) Saturday Oct 17, 2026, Bare Buns Desert Run 5K, Shangri La Ranch, New River, AZ https://shangrilaranch.com/index.php
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 5K Boo Run (Clothing Optional), Hidden Lake Resort, Florida, USA http://www.hiddenlakecamp.com/events-2025
December 2026, La Maratón Nudista de Yatan Rumi 4K, Yatan Rumi Reserva Nudonaturista en Tanti, sierras de Córdoba, Argentina https://www.facebook.com/yatan.rumi.3/events
Event Summary
These events highlights a growing global movement that blends fitness with body positivity and personal freedom. Hosted mostly within naturist resorts, private communities, and specially organized venues, these races provide participants with a safe and respectful environment to enjoy running in a unique and liberating way.
Beyond the athletic challenge, many runners join these events to experience a sense of confidence, acceptance, and connection with like-minded communities. As interest in alternative fitness experiences continues to grow, clothing-optional races are becoming a notable addition to the international running calendar.
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