No Dress Code, No Problem! KSU runners go hilariously “wrong” for a good cause

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TABUK CITY, Kalinga — Forget the usual running shorts, jerseys and rubber shoes - At Kalinga State University (KSU)–Bulanao Campus on September 3, runners showed up ready to race but were allowed to wear anything they want.

Instead of the usual athletic attire, the campus turned into a moving costume parade as 155 participants joined the “Wrong Outfit Fun Run: Run Wrong, Run for a Cause,” a playful fundraising activity organized by the Sports, Physical Education & Health Organization (SPEHO).

Held alongside the College of Education Sports Festival, the activity gave the traditional fun run a humorous makeover, allowing participants to run, walk and strut in outfits that were deliberately—and safely—wrong for the occasion.

And they certainly committed to the theme.

Among those spotted on the route were Spider-Man and Superman, inmates, fast-food crew members, people in pajamas, freshly showered “runners,” pregnant women, a bride and groom, health professionals, office workers and even Santa Claus—apparently taking a break from his December schedule.

The result was less of a conventional race and more of a colorful procession of characters, professions and everyday personalities, drawing laughs and cheers from fellow students and spectators.

Running wrong, serving a right purpose

Despite the fun and comedy, the activity had a serious purpose.

SPEHO Adviser Dr. May Shui Buslig said the Wrong Outfit Fun Run was organized to promote health and wellness through a fun and non-competitive physical activity, while also encouraging unity and participation among students, faculty members, non-teaching personnel, alumni and other stakeholders.

The unusual dress code also gave participants an opportunity to express themselves, interact with others and enjoy physical activity without the pressure of competition.

In other words, participants did not have to be the fastest—they simply had to be willing to run wrong for the right reason.

Every step helps

Beyond the laughter and creative costumes, the event served as a fundraising activity for SPEHO and the Bachelor of Physical Education program.

Proceeds will help fund sports equipment, instructional materials and performance attire needed for practical instruction and SPEHO’s sports, training and performance activities.

Thus, every unusual outfit and every step taken during the fun run contributed to a bigger goal: supporting students and providing them with resources for learning, training and performance.

The activity showed that promoting fitness does not always have to be serious or competitive. Sometimes, it can begin with putting on the “wrong” clothes, showing up with a sense of humor, and running together for the right cause.