Go through the brush

You have on:

-Shirt

-Pants

-Shoes

-Underwear

The path seems too obvious so you decide to duck through the brush instead. It's extremely thick though and you're progress is hampered considerably. Only five minutes after your head start is up you can hear the girls right on your heels. They obviously have more experience at this than you. It might be a better idea to hide somewhere and let them pass you.