One of Florida's most unusual 5K trail race, in that it is clothing optional, benefits one of Jacksonville's most caring and loving nonprofit organizations, G.R.E.A.T. (Golden Retriever Emergency Assistance Team) Rescue of NE Florida, Inc., whose mission is to find homes for misplaced and abused golden retrievers in the greater Jacksonville area.

If you are asking how a 5K clothing optional race became associated with an adoption agency for wayward dogs, the answer is quite simple. Billie Hatten, the owner of Hidden River Resort, for several years has been a foster parent for a number of golden retrievers.

"We started the Hidden River 5K Streak several years ago as part of our Nudie Blues weekend event", said Billie Hatten. "One of my guest commented on the growing popularity of nude races in other naturist parks and said that our park was ideal for an authentic nude race, a streak if you will"

Billie added, "Then when I was asked what organization I would like see benefit from the race, my response was quite easy. I wanted to help an organization that I have been involved with for many years in helping abandon and neglected dogs, G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of NE Florida."

On Saturday, April 26th at10:00 am, the 4th Annual Hidden River 5K Streak will take place at Hidden River Resort, which is located 15 miles north of Mccleany, Florida near the community of Moniac, Georgia. The 5K trail run is a predicted timed event that uses nature trails, old forest roads and a couple of cat walks on the 88 acre secluded park. The trail route even gives the runners an occasional glimpse of the picturesque St. Marys River.

"In the past we have usually gotten a couple dozen runners, some who are here for the Nudie Blues event and some just out for the race" Billie added. "But we would really love to see more people coming out and trying something that they may never have tried before, or may they wished they had tried in an earlier life, and that is to go streaking."

When asked if all runners are really run in the buff when running, Billie commented "Yes, mostly, but really the runners can where any amount of clothes they feel comfortable in while running." However she quickly added, "This is a unique two for one deal for people, a chance to do something outrageous and fun, while at the same help some beautiful animals".

For more on the Hidden River 5K Streak log onto www.hiddenriverresort.com. If you would like to know more about helping G.R.E.A.T. Rescue of NE Florida log onto www.greatrescue.org .