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 10. The festivities will begin at the DL at 11:30am with a party full of drinking and dancing to get participants hype for the mile-ish run around Pier 84 that will officially start at 2pm. 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.
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, Detroit, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham, Reno, the San Francisco Bay area, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Virginia Beach, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington.
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?
Since our very first Cupid’s Undie Run in 2010, we have spread awareness of neurofibromatosis (NF) and raised over $21,700,000, thanks to the 108,600 undie runners who have supported over 225 events across the country.
So far, NYC has raised $15.6k towards its $50k goal this year. All net proceeds are dedicated to NF research through the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
The non-profit organization has already generated 116 preclinical studies, observing tumor shrinkage with the advancement of the drug Selumetinib. Learn more about the Children’s Tumor Foundation and their research here.
Where: Starting at the DL, 95 Delancey Street
When: Saturday, February 10th (11:30am – 3:30pm)