Bolder Boulder

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherTemplate:Ensure AAA contrast ratio 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[1] runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers, making it the second largest 10k race in the US[2] and the fifth largest road race in the world.[3] It has one of the largest non-marathon prize purses in road racing.[4]

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.[5] On June 1, organizers then decided to cancel the 2020 race entirely.[6]

From 2002-2005, the presenting sponsor of the race was Celestial Seasonings. From 2008-2012, the named sponsor was Dick's Sporting Goods.[7] The 2025 presenting sponsor was Runners Roost.[8]

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).[9][1]

Past winners

File:Bolder Boulder Starting Line 2025.jpg
The starting line of the race in 2025
File:Frank Shorter at Boston 2002.jpg
Frank Shorter won the men's race in 1981.
File:Rosa Mota.JPG
Portugal's Rosa Mota is a five-time winner of the race.
File:Madai Perez at the 2007 Boston Marathon.jpg
Madaí Pérez won the 2004 women's race.
File:Bolder Boulder Flatirons View 2023.jpg
A section of the 2023 race with a view of the Flatirons
File:Bolder Boulder 10K Race at Hotel Boulderado 2018.jpg
Race participants by Hotel Boulderado in 2018

Key:

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Edition Year Men's winner[10] Time (h:m:s) Women's winner Time (h:m:s)
1st 1979 Template:Flagathlete 29:43 Template:Flagathlete 39:55
2nd 1980 Template:Flagathlete 30:42 Template:Flagathlete 38:12
3rd 1981 Template:Flagathlete 29:28 Template:Flagathlete 34:54
4th 1982 Template:Flagathlete 28:51 Template:Flagathlete 32:38
5th 1983 Template:Flagathlete 28:51 Template:Flagathlete 34:46
6th 1984 Template:Flagathlete 29:09 Template:Flagathlete 34:03
7th 1985 Template:Flagathlete 29:04 Template:Flagathlete 33:59
8th 1986 Template:Flagathlete 28:46 Template:Flagathlete 33:54
9th 1987 Template:Flagathlete 28:46 Template:Flagathlete 33:59
10th 1988 Template:Flagathlete 29:06 Template:Flagathlete 34:41
11th 1989 Template:Flagathlete 28:59 Template:Flagathlete 33:59
12th 1990 Template:Flagathlete 28:48 Template:Flagathlete 33:14
13th 1991 Template:Flagathlete 29:01 Template:Flagathlete 33:32
14th 1992 Template:Flagathlete 28:40 Template:Flagathlete 33:57
15th 1993 Template:Flagathlete 29:04 Template:Flagathlete 33:39
16th 1994 Template:Flagathlete 29:31 Template:Flagathlete 33:28
17th 1995 Template:Flagathlete 27:52 Template:Flagathlete 32:13
18th 1996 Template:Flagathlete 28:28 Template:Flagathlete 33:22
19th 1997 Template:Flagathlete 28:55 Template:Flagathlete 33:25
20th 1998 Template:Flagathlete 28:50 Template:Flagathlete 33:26
21st 1999 Template:Flagathlete 29:00 Template:Flagathlete 32:30
22nd 2000 Template:Flagathlete 28:55 Template:Flagathlete 33:09
23rd 2001 Template:Flagathlete 29:00 Template:Flagathlete 33:25
24th 2002 Template:Flagathlete 29:08 Template:Flagathlete 33:12
25th 2003 Template:Flagathlete 28:54 Template:Flagathlete 33:17
26th 2004 Template:Flagathlete 29:19 Template:Flagathlete 34:24
27th 2005 Template:Flagathlete 29:21 Template:Flagathlete 32:51
28th 2006 Template:Flagathlete 29:37 Template:Flagathlete 33:42
29th 2007 Template:Flagathlete 29:52 Template:Flagathlete 33:42
30th 2008 Template:Flagathlete 28:32 Template:Flagathlete 32:49
31st 2009 Template:Flagathlete 28:17 Template:Flagathlete 32:48
32nd 2010 Template:Flagathlete 29:17 Template:Flagathlete 32:28
33rd 2011 Template:Flagathlete 29:22 Template:Flagathlete 32:29
34th 2012 Template:Flagathlete 29:53 Template:Flagathlete 33:05
35th 2013 Template:Flagathlete 29:28 Template:Flagathlete 33:58
36th 2014 Template:Flagathlete 29:11 Template:Flagathlete 32:21
37th 2015 Template:Flagathlete 29:04 Template:Flagathlete 33:31
38th 2016 Template:Flagathlete 29:12 Template:Flagathlete 33:39
39th 2017 Template:Flagathlete 29:02 Template:Flagathlete 32:44
40th 2018 Template:Flagathlete 29:18 Template:Flagathlete 32:37
41st 2019 Template:Flagathlete 28:29 Template:Flagathlete 32:49
42nd 2022 Template:Flagathlete 29:28 Template:Flagathlete 32:58
43rd 2023 Template:Flagathlete 29:08 Template:Flagathlete 33:24
44th 2024 Template:Flagathlete 29:12 Template:Flagathlete 32:45
45th 2025 Template:Flagathlete 28:21 Template:Flagathlete 31:51

Finisher Numbers

Number of finishers[11] and registrants[12] 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[13]
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 34,697 n/a
2024 41,388 n/a
2025 52,185 n/a
File:Bolder Boulder Elvis Impersonator 2025.jpg
An Elvis Impersonator at the race in 2025
File:Bolder Boulder Slip 'N Slide 2025.jpg
A Slip 'N Slide Station at the race in 2025

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[14], local bands, disc jockeys, and the Bateria Alegria percussion ensemble from the Boulder Samba School.[15] 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.[16][17][18][19][20]

References

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External links

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