Quote Originally Posted by Kilted Taper
... I saw several folks either putting them on backwards...
Just prior to my one kilted footrace, my clan convener told me to turn my pleats to the front because it gives the knees more freedom than the aprons, and the wind will push some pleat fabric back between the legs instead of pulling the aprons apart. Speed and modesty.

It seemed to work fine, except I'm slower than I used to be (40 years ago).