It could be described as the “mermaid parade of running.” Friday night July 24, runners, triathletes, and others gathered in Central park to kick off a weekend of events surrounding the Nautica New York City Triathlon.

The race, sponsored by Nautica, started on the 72nd street transverse of Central Park, and Cherry Hill. The route was a 1.7 Mile lap, of the lower Central Park Drive, then back to the 72nd Street Transverse.

The event set a world record (yet to be confirmed) for the most people assembled wearing only underwear. Most of the runners got creative with their ensembles. Many of the Triathlon clubs participating in the NYC Tri, this weekend, showed up in matching outfits. It was a good time for participants and spectators alike.

For more details about the Olympic length New York City Triathlon taking place this weekend, click here.

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Central Park Underwear Run

What better way to cool off, on a hot summer Friday, than stripping down and going for a jog? This evening at 7:30 in Central Park, people will be doing exactly that.

In keeping with tradition, every year before the New York City Triathlon, there is an underwear race in Central Park. Unfortunately, registration for this event is closed. However, spectators are encouraged. There will also be plenty of sponsors on at the event handing out swag.

As an additional spectacle, the 2009 mayoral candidate, the Naked Cowboy will be on site. It should be a great chance to hob nob with the guy in his natural element.

The race is a 1.7 mile run at Dead Road, starting at 7:30. Organizers are attempting to set a world record, with this event of “most people assembled in their underwear.”

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