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Mark Jessett ran his socks off to win a naked 5k charity event in Kent.

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*Pictured above - Mark Jessett - who won a most unusual naked 5k race. Mark Jessett ran his socks off to win a naked 5k charity trail race in Kent... Report by Don Hale.  https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Welsh athlete Mark Jessett took part in a most unusual race last Sunday where he almost literally ran his socks off – in addition to all his other clothing – as it was all part of a unique and very naked 5k fundraising event for the Naturist Foundation at Brocken Hurst, near Orpington, in Kent. Mark, who is a member of North Wales Road Runners, and is also one of the regular run directors at Conwy parkrun, was the first male runner home out of 130-completely naked entrants, winning the race in style in a fast time of 18 minutes and 50 seconds, despite the very hot weather with temperatures hovering around 27 degrees. After his run, Mark said: “A rather rare running appearance for me these days. The event was organised by the Naturist Foundation, and it