**Dozens of police officers are being deployed to the US city of Boulder, Colorado, to try to prevent a zany annual Halloween tradition.**Each year, dozens run down the city’s snowy streets wearing only trainers and a hollowed-out pumpkin on their heads.
But, this year, the police are ready to arrest anyone who takes part in the Naked Pumpkin Run.
Officials say they will charge pumpkin-clad runners under the city’s law against indecent exposure.
According to the Wall Street Journal, more than 40 officers will be present on the traditional route, with two elite teams of officer patrolling nearby.
Last year, some 150 nude people turned out for the 10th event of its kind, which happens after nightfall.
Similar runs have also taken place in other US cities including Seattle, Portland and Arcata.
On its website, the group warns potential runners that “the violation of the Western societal more, enforced by law, of unclothed public exposure can indeed land you legal consequences. Furthermore, the decision to participate is yours and yours alone”.