Morehead State University’s Student Alumni Ambassadors will host the eighth annual “Nearly Naked Mile” Thursday, Oct. 2.
The one-mile charity run will begin outside of the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) on the MSU campus. Registration will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the race at 9 p.m.
The “Nearly Naked Mile” is a coat drive benefit event for Rowan County Schools Family Resource and Youth Service Centers. Faculty, staff, students and community members are encouraged to donate new or unwanted coats for distribution.
Coats can be dropped off at the Palmer Development House located at 364 University Street or donated on the evening of the event.
Participants in the “Nearly Naked Mile” can come dressed in costume or in comfortable running clothes. Running “in your skivvies” is accepted, however, participants in the “Nearly Naked” attire are expected to be appropriately covered. Refreshments will be provided.
Prizes for the event will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers, a 110 percent participation award, as well as the most creative costume and the “Nearly Naked” spirit award.
“The race is a unique way for our organization to raise awareness about the importance of helping others,” said LaQuadra "Q" Burnett, SAA Nearly Naked Mile chair. “We are proud to continue this event and provide coats to children in need.”
This year’s event is endorsed by the MSU Center for Regional Engagement and will be promoted as part of “Make a Difference Day.”
“We are excited to work with MSU students to help our community children. The Nearly Naked Mile is a fun event that supports a great cause,” said Melisa Patrick, CRE community service and marketing coordinator.
In last year’s run, more than 100 runners participated in the charity event with more than 130 coats collected.
More information is available by calling MSU’s Office of Alumni Relations and Development at 606-783-2033 or visit www.moreheadstate.edu/NNM.