Undie Run aims to shock uptight Utah – in pictures
Thousands of people stripped to their underwear and ran through Salt Lake City to protest what they called the 'uptight' laws of UtahMon 26 Sep 2011 19.26 EDT First published on Mon 26 Sep 2011 19.26 EDT
People prepare to run in their underwear from the Gallivan Center to the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPeople warm up for the Undie Run. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterOrganiser Nate Porter says the event was intended to draw attention to the conservative nature of the state’s politics. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPeople wait for the start of the run. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterSome of the runners painted slogans on their bodies. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterSome runners came with their pets. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterAbout 3,000 people are estimated to have taken part. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterSalt Lake City, the home of the Mormon church, is against gay marriages. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPeople have fun on the run. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterSome participants ran in support of gay marriage. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterThe pace hots up on the Undie Run. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
Share on Facebook Share on TwitterPeople run in their underwear from the Gallivan Center to the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photograph: Djamila Grossman/AP
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