Show who wears the Speedos

Austin has no problem shucking the shirt and baring his bum for the camera, but what about sporting a speedo in the streets?

Maybe he can't make it tomorrow but it sounds like Austin (TX) is following in Boston's tradition again this year and having a Santa Speedo Run, and in their second year, it looks like it's starting to be an annual event.


Normally Austin's choice in swimwear is either board shorts or a wet suit, but you know there's a speedo hiding in the back of the drawer somewhere. And you know he can run. But would it be a being in the old hometown that might make it a little much.

Or would it be too just much Austin (Nichols) for Austin (TX)? ; )


The original Santa Speedo Run started in Boston with a bunch of friends sitting at a bar back in 2000.

At 2:20 pm, the five men, now down to their Speedos, hopped out of their friend’s car in front of the Four Seasons, slung a boombox playing The Muppets Christmas Carols over their arm, and began to run. At 2:23 pm on that Saturday, December 16th, 2000 the crowd of holiday shoppers erupted into earth-shattering applause, screaming and cheering as five brave men ran past them on Newbury Street wearing nothing but Santa hats, Santa beards and Speedos. Santa Speedo Run was born. The Boston run has, the run has raised over $240,000 for various charities over the past 8 years.

There are Santa Speedo Runs in Boston, Toronto, Florida and Austin. A Western Massachusettes run is starting this year.

Now Austin you guys do it the dark and in the heat.


In Boston it's midday and with a chill. Wait -are we still talking about running?

The weather tomorrow : Austin High 70F (21 C) Boston : High 29 F (-1 C ) Toronto: High 28 F (-1 C)

But seriously these runs raise money for great causes and the Austin run raises money for Out Youth - Austin. Out Youth is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and provide services to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth ages 12 to 19 in Austin and Central Texas. They offer peer support groups, counseling, educational programs, social activities and community outreach.

Austin Santa Speedo Run

Boston Santa Speedo Run

Toronto Santa Speedo Run

OMG Season of Sharing

Run, Walk, Dance, Move, for a cause and if you can't. Support with sponsoring someone you can. Or help volunteer. There are walks, runs and events for every kind of cause, domestic violence, hunger, diseases, cures, and services that serve every part of the communities that surround you. Get involved.

Another cause to consider:

GLSEN - Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network

GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. They seek to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. They welcome as members any and all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or occupation, who are committed to seeing this philosophy realized in K-12 schools.