Caliente Resort, Land O Lakes FL
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Race Day Registration
- Availability: Raceday registration available starting 6:30 AM.
- Cost: $65 cash or check only.
About the Event
- Event: The 17th annual Caliente Bare Dare 5K is the premier clothing-optional race in North America.
- Location: Held at Caliente Resort, the most upscale clothing-optional destination in the USA.
- Experience: Make a promise to finally run North America's biggest bucket-list, destination race event.
- Temperature: Early spring temperatures in Tampa are ideal for running.
Course Details
- Type: Scenic one-loop course among the beautiful gated community of Caliente.
- Awards: Custom awards for the top 20 female and top 20 male finishers.
- Participation: Welcomes runners of all levels: walking is permitted.
- Records: Course records are 15:49 (male) and 17:57 (female).
Post-Race Celebration
- Dress Code: Wear as much or as little as you like: shoes required.
- Activities: Spend the rest of the day enjoying amenities at Caliente.
- Events. Sundays at Caliente feature music poolside and a day-long party.
- Facilities: 30,000-square-foot clubhouse with bars, a nightclub, and fitness center.
Race Course
- Path: The 5K course wraps around Caliente's grounds along running trails and lakes.
- Finish Line: Finish at the foot of the Caliente clubhouse.
- Celebration: A post-race celebration alongside Caliente's massive lagoon pool.
Privacy and Results
- No Posting: We do not post results or participants online or elsewhere.
- Confidentiality: Understandable concerns regarding privacy and job implications.
FAQs
- Access: All-day access to Caliente is included in your race entry.
- Identification: Wristbands will ID you as a paid race participant.
- Timing: Large race clock at finish line to note your time.
- Awards: Custom awards for top 20 finishers, no medals.
Additional Information
- Lockers: Co-ed locker room available: own lock required.
- Arrival Time: Arrive by 7:00 AM for the 8:30 race: check-in opens at 6 AM.
Race Registration Link
- Sign Up: Register here.
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