The undie run encourages people to be active and put themselves in an unusual position in an attempt to help those who suffer from the genetic disorder Neurofibromatosis, or NF.

Bathurst race director Amy Toole said the undie run gives an insight into the lives of those suffering from NF because participants are put in an uncomfortable situation.

“The idea is to feel uncomfortable for five minutes to have an understanding of what the kids with NF go through in everyday life, who often get looked at differently,” she said.

After concerns last year about running in underwear, people are allowed to either dress up or dress down when taking part in this year’s event.

Numbers were expected to be higher than last year’s event, however only a handful of people have so far registered to bare all for those experiencing life with Neurofibromatosis.

Ms Toole said it is important to raise awareness of the genetic disorder as NF is incurable.

She said she has approached some local identities about taking part, but is still lacking support from the local community.

With a number of her family members having been diagnosed with NF and some having lost their life, Ms Toole is urgently pushing for support.

“Imagine if it were your family and you were not getting support. Would you be pushing as hard as I am?” she asked.

This year’s run will be held on Sunday, February 18 from 10am at Machattie Park.

Those interested in taking part can register at www.cupidsundierun.com.au.

The Children’s Tumour Foundation is the leading national non-profit organisation dedicated to raising funds, awareness and support for Neurofibromatosis.

CTF works to raise funds to further world-class research conducted at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.