Runners Bluebonnet
a naturist resort in Decatur, Texas
is Pleased to Host Our 
18th Annual Bare As You Dare Cross-Country 5K
and Weekend Campout
on October 4, 2008 at 1:00 PM

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IN GENERAL

Bluebonnet, a naturist park, rests on 66.5 acres adjacent to Caddo and LBJ National Grasslands. Guests are able to relax and find refuge from the pressures of urban life. Our resort adds a new dimension to the clothing optional experience by offering a secure and serene environment. We welcome the experienced and the uninitiated nudist to enjoy our hospitality.

Bluebonnet Naturist Resort is a member of the American Association For Nude Recreation (AANR). The AANR is an affiliation of hundreds of nudist clubs from all over North America. SWSA Southwestern Sunbathing Association is our region, and the Naturist Society.

People are curious about nudism. However, the nudist philosophy is simple: being nude is natural. Runners have found that nude running gives them a feeling of freedom and exhilaration that cannot be matched in any other way. Bluebonnet offers this run to the general running community to give local runners an opportunity to enjoy this interesting and different running experience.

TO GET HERE

To get to Bluebonnet, follow the map shown below:

Distance to Bluebonnet From:



Dallas 1.5 hours
Denton 45 minutes
Fort Worth 1 hour
Wichita Falls 1.5 hours



The gate opens at 9:00 AM so you can get in a bit of relaxation before the race. Please try to arrive an hour before race time so you'll have plenty of time to park, check-in, receive your packet, hydrate, warm-up, etc.

On race day, the resort will open to members and runners, only. General spectators will not be allowed access to the resort. However, if your spouse or significant other is not a runner, please feel free to bring them along. Just place his or her name on the "Volunteer" line of the entry form. We'll put them to work cheering you on as a course monitor, aid station worker, or finish line volunteer.

RACE COURSE

The 5K race course is definitely cross-country. It is a fun and challenging course laid out on gravel roads and trails that are enclosed entirely within the resort. Running naked on a trail through the woods creates a feeling of tranquility that most runners adore. One loop is required to complete the 5K distance.

No pets, bicycles, strollers, baby joggers, or in-line skates will be permitted on the course for safety reasons.

ENTRY FEE

$20.00 if pre-registered.
To be pre-registered, your entry form must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2008.

$25.00 for registering in person.
You may register in person on race day, October 4, 2008.
All Running Club members will receive an additional ($2) discount.


REGISTRATION

Bare As You Dare
Cross-Country 5K Run/Walk
Registration Form

Entry Fees: $20 if entry is postmarked prior to October 1, 2008
$25 after October 1, 2008 or in person on October 4, 2008

Name ______________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

Evening Phone _________________________ Day Phone ___________________________

Signature _________________________________ Date ________________________
(Must be 18 years of age as of October  4, 2008)

Age on October 4, 2008: ________ Birth Date: ___________________________

Sex: F___ M___ Select one T-Shirt Size: M___ L___ XL__

Are you bringing a spouse or significant other to participate as a volunteer, please enter their name below:

Volunteer: ____________________________________

Waiver Of Claim
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I, the undersigned, assume all risks and full and complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur during the "Bare as You Dare Cross-Country 5K" or while I am on the premises of the event, and I hereby release and hold harmless the sponsors, promoters, and all other persons and entities associated with the event from any and all injury or damage and liability, whether it be caused by negligence of the sponsors, promoters and other persons or entities associated with the event, or otherwise. I also authorize "Bare as You Dare Cross-Country 5K" personnel permission to select location for any medical treatment I might need in case of injury.

PAYMENT DUE
Early Registration (before 10/1) $20 $________
Late Registration (after 10/1) $25 $________
Weekend Campout $35 $________


Method of Payment: Check Credit Card
 MasterCard Visa Discover

Credit Card # ____________________________ Exp. Date_______________________

Signature___________________________________

Return Form with Registration Fee to:
Bluebonnet 699 CR 1180 Alvord, Texas 76225

Click Here to Register On-Line

Open Printable Version of Bare As You Dare Registration Form
Open Printable Version of Bare As You Dare Brochure
(8 1/2" x 14")

RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE



What Time

What’s Happening

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

 

5:00 p.m.

Check in for tenters & RVs begins

All evening

Hot tub, swim, play pool, tennis,  volleyball, cards & board games

6:30 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner in the Cantina $6.00 each

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

 

9:00 a.m.

Gates open to runners, volunteers & members

8:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast served in the Cantina

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Check-in, in-person registration, and packet pickup

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Lunch served in the Cantina

12:45 p.m.

Gate closes for race

1:00 p.m.

Race begins

2:30 p.m.

Awards presentation ceremony

Anytime


4:00 p.m.

Hot tub, sauna, swim, volleyball, tennis, horseshoes, relax by the pool

9th Annual No Tan Lines Hash

6:30 p.m.

Potluck in the Cantina

8:00 p.m.

Dance

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

 

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Breakfast served in the Cantina

Lunch served in the Cantina

All day

Relax and enjoy all the facilities Bluebonnet has to offer



AGE CATEGORIES

OVERALL CATEGORIES
Male and female: Open (18-39), Masters (40+)
AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
Male and Female: 18-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65+

AWARDS AND PRIZES

MEDALS
Medals will be awarded to the first place male and female finishers in the open and masters overall categories and to the top three male and female finishers in each age group category. The above awards will not be duplicated (overall winners will not also receive age group awards).
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
All pre-registered finishers will receive a personalized Certificate of Completion with their name applied in calligraphy. Runners who have not pre-registered will receive a Certificate of Completion with the name field left blank.

T-SHIRTS

It seems a bit odd to be handing out clothing for a clothing optional event. However, runners treasure their "Bare As You Dare" shirts and love to wear them.

All pre-registered runners will receive a race T-shirt. We'll attempt to prepare enough T-shirts to supply everyone registering on race day, as well. But please be aware that we can only guess how many runners will choose to register on the day of the event. On race day, we'll hand out all additional T-shirts on a "first-come, first-served" basis.

RACE PHOTOS

We’re sorry, but cameras will not be permitted within Bluebonnet Resort on race day. I’m sure you understand that there are runners who do not wish their nude photos to be owned by others.

If you would like to have a photo to commemorate the race, a group nude and non-nude photo will be taken after the event of those who wish to participate. You are welcome to fill out the form included in your registration packet if you wish to have a copy of either of these photos.

AFTER THE RACE

Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available. The restaurant will be open for food service. In the past, runners have enjoyed the swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna following the race. Additionally, there is volleyball, tennis (bring your own tennis racket), ping-pong, and pool, as well as a dance. All runners are invited to stay and enjoy these activities after the race.

SHOULD I BRING ANYTHING?

Don't forget to bring a towel. At any nudist facility, proper etiquette requires the placement of a towel between you and anything you sit upon. Because of this, you'll notice a towel draped over the shoulder of most nudists as they walk around the resort. That is why the towel became known as the "only" true article of nudist clothing. In addition, it's useful to have that towel around to dry off after you enjoy the shower, pool, or hot tub.

THE WEEKEND CAMPOUT

Enjoy the entire weekend including tenting Friday and Saturday evenings for and additional $35 plus tax (covers individual, couple, or family). Enjoy all scheduled activities including an all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner in the Cantina Friday evening at 7:00 PM - $6.00 per person.

Call us at (940) 627-2313 to reserve your tent or RV site for this fun weekend.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Bare as You Dare Cross-Country 5K:

  • Call Bluebonnet Naturist Resort at (940)627-2313
  • Write to:
    Bluebonnet
    699 CR 1180
    Alvord, TX 76225
  • Send e-mail to the race director, at: bluebonnet@pobox.com.