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]
| Bolder Boulder | |
|---|---|
| Location | Boulder, Colorado  |
| Distance | 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) |
| Primary sponsor | FirstBank |
| Established | 1979 |
| Course records | Men: 27:52 Josephat Machuka (1995)Women: 32:13 Delilah Asiago (1995) |
| Official site | Official website |
| Participants | ~54,000 |
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]
Past winners
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Key: Course record
| Edition | Year | Men's winner[8] | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1979 | Ric Rojas (USA) | 29:43 | Sandy Simmons (USA) | 39:55 |
| 2nd | 1980 | Marc Hunter (USA) | 30:42 | Ruth Hamilton (USA) | 38:12 |
| 3rd | 1981 | Frank Shorter (USA) | 29:28 | Ellen Hart Peña (USA) | 34:54 |
| 4th | 1982 | Rodolfo Gómez (MEX) | 28:51 | Anne Audain (NZL) | 32:38 |
| 5th | 1983 | Mark Scrutton (ENG) | 28:51 | Ellen Hart (USA) | 34:46 |
| 6th | 1984 | Herb Lindsay (USA) | 29:09 | Rosa Mota (POR) | 34:03 |
| 7th | 1985 | Paul Davies-Hale (ENG) | 29:04 | Rosa Mota (POR) | 33:59 |
| 8th | 1986 | Arturo Barrios (MEX) | 28:46 | Rosa Mota (POR) | 33:54 |
| 9th | 1987 | Arturo Barrios (MEX) | 28:46 | Nancy Tinari (CAN) | 33:59 |
| 10th | 1988 | Rolando Vera (ECU) | 29:06 | Rosa Mota (POR) | 34:41 |
| 11th | 1989 | Arturo Barrios (MEX) | 28:59 | Ingrid Kristiansen (NOR) | 33:59 |
| 12th | 1990 | Martin Pitayo (MEX) | 28:48 | Rosa Mota (POR) | 33:14 |
| 13th | 1991 | Thomas Osano (KEN) | 29:01 | Delillah Asiago (KEN) | 33:32 |
| 14th | 1992 | Thomas Osano (KEN) | 28:40 | Jill Boltz (ENG) | 33:57 |
| 15th | 1993 | Arturo Barrios (MEX) | 29:04 | Uta Pippig (GER) | 33:39 |
| 16th | 1994 | Armando Quintanilla (MEX) | 29:31 | Nadia Prasad (FRA) | 33:28 |
| 17th | 1995 | Josephat Machuka (KEN) | 27:52 | Delillah Asiago (KEN) | 32:13 |
| 18th | 1996 | Simon Rono (KEN) | 28:28 | Elana Meyer (RSA) | 33:22 |
| 19th | 1997 | Hezron Otwori (KEN) | 28:55 | Libbie Hickman (USA) | 33:25 |
| 20th | 1998 | Simon Rono (KEN) | 28:50 | Jane Omoro (KEN) | 33:26 |
| 21st | 1999 | Birhanu Adane (ETH) | 29:00 | Lidia Șimon (ROM) | 32:30 |
| 22nd | 2000 | Joseph Kimani (KEN) | 28:55 | Derartu Tulu (ETH) | 33:09 |
| 23rd | 2001 | James Koskei (KEN) | 29:00 | Deena Drossin (USA) | 33:25 |
| 24th | 2002 | Tom Nyariki (KEN) | 29:08 | Deena Drossin (USA) | 33:12 |
| 25th | 2003 | Dejene Berhanu (ETH) | 28:54 | Deena Drossin (USA) | 33:17 |
| 26th | 2004 | Paul Koech (KEN) | 29:19 | Madaí Pérez (MEX) | 34:24 |
| 27th | 2005 | Gudisa Shentema (ETH) | 29:21 | Elva Dryer (USA) | 32:51 |
| 28th | 2006 | Birhanu Adane (ETH) | 29:37 | Sara Slattery (USA) | 33:42 |
| 29th | 2007 | Ridouane Harroufi (MAR) | 29:52 | Edna Kiplagat (KEN) | 33:42 |
| 30th | 2008 | Ridouane Harroufi (MAR) | 28:32 | Millicent Gathoni (KEN) | 32:49 |
| 31st | 2009 | Tilahun Regassa (ETH) | 28:17 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 32:48 |
| 32nd | 2010 | Lelisa Desisa (ETH) | 29:17 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 32:28 |
| 33rd | 2011 | Belete Assefa (ETH) | 29:22 | Lineth Chepkurui (KEN) | 32:29 |
| 34th | 2012 | Allan Kiprono (KEN) | 29:53 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 33:05 |
| 35th | 2013 | Allan Kiprono (KEN) | 29:28 | Merima Mohammed (ETH) | 33:58 |
| 36th | 2014 | Afewerki Berhane (ERI) | 29:11 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 32:21 |
| 37th | 2015 | Belete Assefa (ETH) | 29:04 | Meskerem Assefa (ETH) | 33:31 |
| 38th | 2016 | Isaac Kiprono (KEN) | 29:12 | Amane Gobena (ETH) | 33:39 |
| 39th | 2017 | Gabriel Geay (TZA) | 29:02 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 32:44 |
| 40th | 2018 | Getaneh Molla (ETH) | 29:18 | Mamitu Daska (ETH) | 32:37 |
| 41st | 2019 | Bernard Ngeno (KEN) | 28:29 | Hiwot Yemmer (ETH) | 32:49 |
| 42nd | 2022 | Leonard Korir (USA) | 29:28 | Aliphine Tuliamuk (USA) | 32:58 |
| 43rd | 2023 | Conner Mantz (USA) | 29:08 | Emily Durgin (USA) | 33:24 |
| 44th | 2024 | Conner Mantz (USA) | 29:12 | Grace Nawowuna (KEN) | 32:45 |
Finisher Numbers
edit| 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[11] |
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "Bosley hopes race No. 30 runs smoother : Top Stories : Boulder Daily Camera". Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
- ^ "Largest Races | Running USA". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "Largest Races | Running USA". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2015-09-29.
- ^ "SBLI Falmouth Road Race Announces America's Largest Non-Marathon Prize Purse." Archived September 6, 2006, at the Wayback Machine New England Runner, February 14, 2002, retrieved October 1, 2006
- ^ Meyer, John (16 March 2020). "Bolder Boulder postpones to fall; new date to be determined". The Denver Post. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ Meyer, John (1 June 2020). "After postponing, Bolder Boulder decides to officially cancel 2020 race". The Denver Post. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "ARRS - Race series: Bolder Boulder". more.arrs.run. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
- ^ "Bolder Boulder 10 km". www.arrs.run. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
- ^ "BOLDERBoulder - Past Results". OnlineRaceResults. Online Race Results. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Our Historical Milestones". Bolder Boulder. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Bosley hopes race No. 30 runs smoother : Top Stories : Boulder Daily Camera". Archived from the original on 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
External links
edit- Official site
- DailyCamera.com - Boulder news, results, view photos, read commentary and watch an audio slideshow
