20-05-2025
Bolder Boulder race turns 45
More than 40,000 runners, joggers and walkers are expected to cross the finish line Monday at Folsom Field for the annual Bolder Boulder 10K race.
Why it matters: Now in its 45th year, the Memorial Day tradition is one of the largest road races in the nation and a major economic driver.
State of play: The 2024 race ranked as the fourth largest running event in the country, according to Running USA, a trade organization. The 41,491 finishers represented a nearly 20% increase from the prior year.
Only the New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon and Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta are larger.
What they're saying:"It's one of the most special races you can be a part of for any pro athlete," said Drew Hunter, a professional runner on Team USA, in an interview with Denver 7. "Finishing in a stadium with 50,000 people is pretty incredible, especially for us track athletes."
By the numbers: Visit Boulder, the city's booster, estimates last year's race generated $23 million in direct and indirect economic impacts.
Approximately 87,000 people attended the race and roughly 24,000 stayed overnight in the area, spending millions at local restaurants and retail shops.
