Bare Buns Desert Run

OCT

17

2026

This Arizona event features a 5k desert trail run on the grounds of Shangri La Ranch. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to run nude. Registration includes day access to the ranch's pools, café, and other amenities.

Sat 17 Oct 2026

New River, Arizona

Registration

5 kilometers

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Overview

The Bare Buns Desert Run is described as the only nude run in Arizona. The event features a desert trail 5k course that loops around the Shangri La Ranch property.

Course and Format

The route goes up a hiking trail, follows a dry wash, and passes through most of the ranch grounds. While participants are encouraged to run wearing only shoes, nudity is optional. The event is chip-timed by 4 Peaks Racing using triathlon timing chips worn on the left ankle.

Additional Information

Registration for the race includes day access to the ranch facilities. Participants can use the pools, café, clubhouse, and game room, or go for additional hiking after the run. The timing chips must be returned at the finish line, and a charge applies for lost or unreturned chips. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km