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More than 130 people attempted a 5km run in Kent last weekend. There was one catch though. None of them had any clothes on.

Pete Redwood-Smith, 23, owner of Barney's Pet Supplies, was one of those people and travelled all the way from Essex to compete on Sunday (May 13).

He chose to take part in the event at The Naturist Foundation in Orpington as part of his challenge to complete 52 runs in a year to raise money for charity.

Pete explained how this particular run took a lot more courage than any other run he had previously signed up for.

He said: "As someone that’s struggled with anxiety and depression from a young age, signing up for a naked race was a big deal for me.

"I signed up to the race to push myself outside of my comfort zone, to raise awareness and funds to support a fantastic cause.

"I’ve never been to a naturist site prior to the race. I travelled up on the day with a friend who was also participating.

"Check in was from 9-11 and the race was due to start from 11:30, we arrived much earlier so decided to check in and have some breakfast prior to the race.

Nerves were starting to kick in

"People were casually walking around the cafe, as well as outside, completely naked at this point.

"Nerves were starting to kick in, thoughts running through my head as to whether I could actually do this, whether I should do this.

"However I’m a man who doesn’t like to break his word. I said I would run it and I wasn’t going to let my sponsors or myself down."

In a normal race you'd have your number pinned to your top to identify your details. However this was no normal race.

Pete had his number scrawled on his bare chest with lipstick due to the only items of clothing left on him being his socks and shoes.

'Stripped down to just my boxers'

He continued: "After breakfast I decided to psyche myself up for the race, I stripped down to just my boxers and I got my number for the race.

"Unlike most races were you’ll be giving a race number which is pinned on to your t-shirt or vest top, they used lipstick on your chest and arm. My race number was 108.

"With the race start drawing nearer and everyone starting to make their way through the reserve, I removed the last item of clothing I was wearing aside from my socks/shoes of course.

"Runners were to line up in accordance to their abilities so faster runners in the front and slower runners, joggers or those intending to walk the race towards the back.

Removed the last item of clothing

"While I’m not an athlete or professional runner, I started towards the front with a time in mind of 20-25 minutes for the distance which was five kilometres.

"I finished with a time of 23:38, having placed 23rd out of more than 130 runners. I was proud of this accomplishment and what we had raised for charity from this race."

By completing the race, Pete felt more comfortable in his own skin, so much so that he decided to go for a swim with the other naturists and indulge in a spot of lunch.

He added: "Afterwards I felt relaxed, I felt relieved, the build up to the race was the worst part.

A naked swim and a spot of lunch

"Myself and others even decided to go for a naked swim as well as grabbing something to eat for lunch whilst we were there.

"I feel more confident and comfortable in my own skin for participating in this race."

Running around naked in a field could be the sort of thing that your other half objects to but Pete's partner backed him all the way despite finding out he had already signed up before they met.

Pete explained: "I’d like to thank my partner Leoni Mitchell for being so understanding, for motivating me and supporting me to continue my challenge of running a race a week for a year.

"We met in Paris after the marathon back in April and it was love at first sight. I had already booked my spot for the Naked 5K prior to meeting her.

"I asked her how she felt about me running naked, she knew I was doing it for charity and she supported me throughout."

Full proceeds from the race went to The Children’s Trust to help provide care, support and rehabilitation for children with brain injuries. You can still sponsor Pete for his naked run by clicking here.