The Race of Mithras
Date: 10 am Sunday July 10th, 2005
Sponsor: The Heartland Naturists of Greater Kansas City
Distance: 5k
Dress: Clothing Optional
SunRun 2005 What a blast!!!The Race of Mithras
You never know how an event will go until your guests turn up. This year, the Heartland Naturists�, �SunRun� had a record turn out of 42 participants.
At 10:00am we began to assemble in bright 92 degree weather somewhere on the sunny Kansas plains. As the years have passed, I am amazed by the nice mix of people that support �SunRun�. This year was no exception.
We had men and women from ages 4 to gray. Best of all, there were some new faces this year. We hope that you will join us again next year!
�SunRun� is run through two large fields separated by two smaller fields and a couple of forested trails. Most of the hard running occurs in the two larger fields. Hydration is a key factor in any kind of race that occurs during the month of July.
Sandy, a.k.a. WaterGirl, is our savior when it comes to handing out the water and Gatorade in the �far field�. If you follow the �SunRun� course as I have intended it, then you will pass her water stand not once, but twice. For all of Sandy�s efforts, since our first �SunRun� in 2001, I thought it appropriate to recognize her efforts during our 2005 awards ceremony. For the first time, this year�s �SunRun� sponsored a �grand prize� to be competed for between the fastest man and the fastest woman. Because of physical differences between the sexes, I offered a 3-minute advantage to the women. Our grand prize was a cabana tent that is perfect for shielding one from wind, rain, or peering eyes. Because the cabana can also be staked into the sand it is also perfect for taking along to your favorite nude beach.
Our winners
Gold Awards
Men's Division and Grand Prize Winner: Tom 21:34
Women's Division: Nancy 27:57Silver Awards
Men's Division: Don 22:06
Women's Division: Monica 28:58Bronze Awards
Men's Division: Eugene 23:52
Women's Division: Brandy 52:40
Click for Full Results and starting line photo After the race, we held our awards ceremony with each victor receiving an appropriate prize and medal. The �SunRun� medallions feature an image of �The Muse of Missouri�. A prominent statuary piece at 8th and Main Streets in Kansas City, Missouri.
A picnic of fruit,sandwiches, beverages, and other various side dishes followed under the only shaded pavilion building available. This was well appreciated by everyone after a good hot run. For those who wished to take advantage of it, there was also swimming down by the lake and a free ten-minute massage offered to all participants by our past president, Marge.
I believe that everyone who attended �The Race of Mithras� had a real blast!!! Many of our new participants were charmed by the novelty of running a true 5K in the nude. Not only did we get to be buff in an outdoor setting, we also got to cover a good amount of natural Kansas prairie in the �au natural�. Nothing like the feeling of freedom!
The Heartland Naturists are working very hard to provide their membership with more outdoor opportunities.
SunRun Staff
Race Coordinator
Timers: Doug, Heather and Stan
Water Table: Sandy
Parking: Paul
Lap official: John
Massage: Marge
Course Preparation: Doug and Clint ( Host Camp Staff )
July 15, 2005