The Bolder Boulder (styled as BOLDERBoulder and previously BolderBOULDER) is an annual 10-kilometer run in Boulder, Colorado. The 2007 race featured over 54,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers, making it the second largest 10k race in the US and the fifth largest road race in the world. It has one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing."SBLI Falmouth Road Race Announces America's Largest Non-Marathon Prize Purse." New England Runner, February 14, 2002, retrieved October 1, 2006
The race culminates at the University of Colorado's Folsom Field with a Memorial Day Tribute with one of the largest Memorial Day gatherings in the United States. Organizers have dedicated three starting waves to current and former members of the U.S. armed forces.
On March 16, 2020, organizers of the Bolder Boulder race initially decided to postpone the race, usually held on Memorial Day, until Labor Day due to COVID-19. On June 1, organizers then decided to cancel the 2020 race entirely.
From 2002-2005, the presenting sponsor of the race was Celestial Seasonings. From 2008-2012, the named sponsor was Dick's Sporting Goods. The 2025 presenting sponsor was Runners Roost.
Many awards are given based on finish times within defined age groups. Among them is the "Ageless Wonder" category, awarded to runners who finish the 10K in less time than their age (Ex. 47-year-old who finishes in 46 minutes).
Past winners
Key:
EditionYearMen's winnerTime (h:m:s)Women's winnerTime (h:m:s)1st197929:4339:552nd198030:4238:123rd198129:2834:544th198228:5132:385th198328:5134:466th198429:0934:037th198529:0433:598th198628:4633:549th198728:4633:5910th198829:0634:4111th198928:5933:5912th199028:4833:1413th199129:0133:3214th199228:4033:5715th199329:0433:3916th199429:3133:2817th199527:5232:1318th199628:2833:2219th199728:5533:2520th199828:5033:2621st199929:0032:3022nd200028:5533:0923rd200129:0033:2524th200229:0833:1225th200328:5433:1726th200429:1934:2427th200529:2132:5128th200629:3733:4229th200729:5233:4230th200828:3232:4931st200928:1732:4832nd201029:1732:2833rd201129:2232:2934th201229:5333:0535th201329:2833:5836th201429:1132:2137th201529:0433:3138th201629:1233:3939th201729:0232:4440th201829:1832:3741st201928:2932:4942nd202229:2832:5843rd202329:0833:2444th202429:1232:4545th202528:2131:5146th202628:3532:33
Finisher numbers
+ Number of finishers and registrants each year Year Finishers Registrants 1979 n/a 2,700 1980 4,324 5,280 1981 7,261 9,000 1982 11,177 n/a 1983 14,093 16,550 1984 15,783 17,400 1985 16,826 n/a 1986 17,926 n/a 1987 19,068 n/a 1988 14,943 n/a 1989 19,763 n/a 1990 23,849 26,470 1991 28,386 31,103 1992 29,530 35,080 1993 31,712 n/a 1994 31,816 35,750 1995 25,009 n/a 1996 34,495 n/a 1997 34,504 n/a 1998 37,345 40,145 1999 39,099 n/a 2000 40,546 n/a 2001 40,743 n/a 2002 42,240 45,822 2003 44,613 48,242 2004 43,772 47,454 2005 42,158 n/a 2006 43,388 n/a 2007 43,829 50,816 2008 47,794 n/a 2009 47,783 n/a 2010 48,430 n/a 2011 49,201 54,544 2012 46,535 n/a 2013 43,434 n/a 2014 45,765 52,115 2015 45,107 n/a 2016 44,763 n/a 2017 44,997 n/a 2018 46,170 51,051 2019 42,587 n/a 2020 cancelled cancelled 2021 remote remote 2022 34,224 n/a 2023 35,007 40,044202441,49148,318202545,05552,185202647,64553,801
Entertainment The Bolder Boulder race course typically features entertainment along the route, supplied by local companies and individuals. Entertainment can include belly dancers, Elvis impersonators, local bands, disc jockeys, and the Bateria Alegria percussion ensemble from the Boulder Samba School. Aside from the performers, there is often a Slip 'N Slide, trampoline and bounce house for race participants to enjoy. In addition to the official water stations provided by race organizers, there are also typically unofficial stations along the route featuring beer, liquor, bacon, cotton candy, and other foods. It is common for lines to form at these stations due to their popularity among the casual race participants. On hot days, locals often provide lawn sprinklers, water guns, and garden hoses to cool down race participants.
References
External links Official site DailyCamera.com - Boulder news, results, view photos, read commentary and watch an audio slideshow