Photos: Mild temps and lots of skin mark Boston’s 20th ‘Santa Speedo Run’
The almost-naked runners were in fine holiday spirits Saturday.
Has it really been 20 years since a bunch of bored Boston guys decided to run down Newbury Street in Speedo bikini briefs and, rather than getting arrested, wound up kicking off what would become a $2 million charity event?
Yes it has, and in fact the warm (albeit wet) weather this past Saturday seemed to spur on the crowd of almost-naked runners, who were in fine holiday spirits (and had clearly, in some cases, imbibed some fine holiday spirits) for this year’s run, which as always benefits Play Ball, a nonprofit that funds team sports for underserved middle-schoolers. This year’s take was approximately $96,000.
Runners gather at the start line for this year’s “Santa Speedo Run,” which was the 20th edition of the charity event.
Runners, in their Speedos, enjoyed drinks and music before the run.
Drew Saluti of Boston, left, and Charlotte W. share a cookie before the run at Back Bay Social Club.
A runner exits Back Bay Social Club in grand fashion before the run.
Runners line up on Boylston Street.
Runners gather at the starting line.
And they’re off! Justin Tayabji, right, leads the pack at the start of this year’s Santa Speedo Run.
Runners take off for this year’s run.
Carina Cappello, 31, leads the runners during the 20th annual Santa Speedo Run.
Runners make their way down Boylston Street.
Runners celebrate at the conclusion of the run.
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