Kona Images: The 2010 Underpants Run
- By Triathlete.com
- Published Oct 8, 2010
- Updated Jul 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM UTC

2010 Kona Undie Run
Hello Kitty under-roo's are all the rage! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
TEAM Hello Kitty, Meow... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Early morning underwear convention in KONA! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Kona's underwear run IS a family event! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Jack Sparrow made an appearance... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Vroom, Vroom in your undies! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Michael Lovato has a message for YOU! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
I state your name... swear to RUN in my undies! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Whit Raymond guided the half-naked crowed in his legendary komono. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Light, Camera, Action... seemed like everyone had a camera of some sort to document the light-hearted run. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Men and women take part every year... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
The King is in... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Former Triathlete magazine cover model, Dan Hugo, was on hand showing his inner PINK. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Parting the sea of undies... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Triathlete and swimsuit cover model Ryann Fraser was on hand and in... well, her biniki of course! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Undies invade the streets of Kona every year! Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Umm... Sir... this is a no passing zone. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Fans, families and shutter bugs were lining the streets. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
This just in... there is a new race catagory, shadow undie running. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
All santa wants for christmas is a new pair of pants. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Left, Left, Right, Left... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Aero undie running? Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Kinesiology tape support on a whole new level. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Quick, Gu me. Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Infinit coffee on the go, giving the undie run the rise it needs... Photo: Nils Nilsen
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

2010 Kona Undie Run
Photo: Kurt Hoy
The week leading up to the Ironman World Championship is filled with anxiety and nerves, but the annual underpants run gives athletes a rare opportunity to let loose before the big day. See images of the run below.

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