The Bolder Boulder
This year marks Boulder, Colorado’s 29th memorial 10k road race called The Bolder Boulder. Participants should not expect the typical 10k race, as The Bolder Boulder prides itself in being atypical…sort of like Boulder residents themselves.
With bands playing on every corner, new chip technology giving racers a split time, departures in waves of runners organized by skill level, and a grand stadium finish that makes even the slowest of runners feel like an Olympic athlete, the Bolder Boulder is not your average 10k.
Seriously, bands on every corner?
Yes, no kidding! There are currently 30 bands set to play at the Bolder Boulder. With styles ranging from the Dixie land jazz of The Swingin’ Seven, to the Irish folk/rock of The Indulgers, all the way to belly dancing by The Boulder Tribe (that’ll be at mile marker 1.6 for those of you who want to see for yourselves)
My wife and I last ran this event when she was about 5 months pregnant, and unfortunately we can’t do it this year as The Bolder Boulder does not allow strollers/joggers. I’m sure you can imagine that babysitters are hard to come by on Memorial Day weekend;-)
Does this even benefit charity?
No. But The Bolder Boulder does pour about 10 million into the local Boulder economy, and they also pay around 50 non-profit groups to help coordinate the event. Overall, it’s a huge plus for the Boulder community and local businesses.
How do I register?
Simply click here for registration locations and online registration instructions.
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