Santa Speedo Run Northalsted, organized by partners Jeff Colgan and Karl Sponholtz, is one such get together.The annual calendar highlight, celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2021, took place last Saturday at beloved gay bar Sidetrack.
Those wishing to take part turned up around midday to register.After a rendition of ‘Jingle Balls’, the run began at 2pm. Around 400 participants ran a mile through Lakeview East (where the temperature barely scraped up to 40F).
Most wore little more than Speedos and Santa hats.A post-run auction of underwear helped generate more dollars, while those wanting to sprint had to raise a minimum of $35 each.