The annual Santa Speedo Run, 2006

Here (Left to right) John Pray, 21, from Upstate New York; Brad Pray, 25, of Brighton; Rob Spina, 29, of Somerville; his wife Maria Spina, 28; Elizabeth "Dr. Hot Pants" Esalen, 31, of Cambridge; and Matt Powell, 29, of Allston all stopped to pose for the camera in their speedos.

Though it was the first time for most of the group, Rob Spina ran four times for the event in the past, and his wife Maria has gone from supporter to participant.

(Text and photos by James Duffy, Boston.com Staff)
Here (Left to right) John Pray, 21, from Upstate New York; Brad Pray, 25, of Brighton; Rob Spina, 29, of Somerville; his wife Maria Spina, 28; Elizabeth 'Dr. Hot Pants' Esalen, 31, of Cambridge; and Matt Powell, 29, of Allston all stopped to pose for the camera in their speedos. Though it was the first time for most of the group, Rob Spina ran four times for the event in the past, and his wife Maria has gone from supporter to participant.