Boulderthon is an American marathon non-profit organization in Boulder, Colorado, founded by Phil Dumontet.[1]
| Formation | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States of America |
Race Director | Phil Dumontet |
| Website | www |
Background
editBoulderthon is the Boulder marathon and half-marathon. Phil Dumontet founded and acquired the race from Boulder Backroads in December 2019. 3,000 runners raced the Boulder Reservoir to Pearl Street on Sunday for the inaugural Boulderthon.[2][3]
In 2023, Boulderthon was named one of the Best Fall Marathons in the US by Runners World.[4]
The event nearly tripled in size in its second year, and added a kids fun run, a 5K, a 10K, as well as the signature full and half marathons. The race features an expo and fun finish line festivities, as well as runners from all 50 states, 15 countries, and an elite field.[5][6][7]
In its third annual edition, Boulderthon become Colorado’s biggest fall race series, with an estimated 7,000+ runners total.[8]
When the Twin Cities Marathon was cancelled due to heat, Boulderthon organizers opened their arms and honored all race bibs the following weekend, resulting in hundreds of Twin Cities participants running. [9]
Dumontet spent four years to bring the event to life as he didn't want to put an extra strain on the town's race calendar, and acquiring a competition and bringing it downtown prevented that. To make the Boulderthon quintessentially Boulder[clarification needed], Dumontet focused on course development. The mostly flat, point-to-point route starts at Boulder Reservoir, finishes on the bricks of Pearl Street Mall, and includes striking views.[10][11][12]
References
edit- ^ Meyer, John (2020-02-28). "The 20 best Colorado running races of 2020, from scenic 5Ks to a 62-mile ultra". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ^ Langford, Katie (2021-10-05). "After pandemic delay, inaugural Boulderthon set for Sunday". Daily Camera. Boulder, CO. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ^ Arnold, Mallory (2022-08-26). "Run the Signature Boulder Marathon". Outside Online. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "Grab Your Cozy Sweater and Sneakers and Pack a Bag for These Best Fall Marathons". 8 September 2023.
- ^ Smith, Libby (2022-10-05). "Boulderthon expands races, triples registration in second year". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ^ "Boulderthon Marathon and Half Marathon in Boulder County on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021". Boulder County Colorado. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "Boulderthon expands races, triples registration in second year". www.cbsnews.com. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Boulderthon hits the ground running on a crisp fall Sunday". 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Registrations open to would-be Twin Cities Marathon runners; 2 take first place finishes in Colorado". 9 October 2023.
- ^ Habicht, Kim (2021-09-20). "Fall Race Preview: Downtown Boulder Gets a New Marathon". 5280. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
- ^ "Boulderthon® 2023". RaceMenu. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ "Boulderthon Training Programs - Fleet Feet Denver Boulder". www.fleetfeet.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.