Students are being invited to strip off for a wacky fun run coming to Manchester.

Details of the University Student Naked Mile have been advertised on Facebook - and we’re sure that hundreds of Manchester students will need no further encouragement.

The post says the event on September 20 will consist of a mile-long fun run to kick-off the start of the new academic year.

Students are being invited to ‘get naked - or nearly naked’ and walk or run for a mile along a pre-designated route.

The post adds: “This is the perfect opportunity for all old and new students to come together and let off some steam before the year begins! New students are encouraged to take part as it’s a great way to make friends and have some fun.

“This event is just for fun. If you don’t want to take part then you’re more than welcome to watch or not take part at all.”

The Facebook post says the exact location of the naked run will be announced on September 1.

Organisers say all those taking part must be a current student at a university or be a new student from September, 2015.

It’s understood that other similar naked run events are being organised for Liverpool and Nottingham.

The concept comes from US college campuses.