What started with just five guys running around in Boston back in the year 2000 has grown into an annual holiday tradition. Each December, people in cities around the world strip down to skivvies to participate in the Santa Speedo Run.

Related: PHOTOS: Looking Back At 16 Glorious Years Of The Santa Speedo Run

Last weekend, men and women all across the country once again dropped trou and went racing through their neighborhoods to raise money for various different charities.

Scroll down for some photos of this year’s event…

One more from today…speechless! #santaspeedorun #santa #santacon #boston #coldday #shrinkage #christmas

A photo posted by Steve (@sspencerphoto) on

2016 #Annapolis #SantaSpeedoRun

A photo posted by Ian L. (@bearleft) on

https://www.instagram.com/p/BN2Sz5QATLT/?tagged=santaspeedorun

2016 #Annapolis #SantaSpeedoRun

A photo posted by Ian L. (@bearleft) on

Hanging at the post party Santa ?? speedo run #itsforthekids #ssrunners #santaspeedorun #playball

A photo posted by Steven Lionberger (@lions88) on

https://www.instagram.com/p/BN2TReegKAU/?tagged=santaspeedorun

Thank to go all our crazy awesome runners!! #Motown #santaspeedorun #RunMotown #funinmotown #BestFUNdraiserEver

A photo posted by Morgantown Marathon (@morgantownmarathon) on

 

Help make sure LGBTQ+ stories are being told...

We can't rely on mainstream media to tell our stories. That's why we don't lock Queerty articles behind a paywall. Will you support our mission with a contribution today?

Cancel anytime · Proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated