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Boulderthon

Boulderthon
Formation2019
HeadquartersUnited States of America
Race Director
Phil Dumontet
Websitewww.boulderthon.org

Boulderthon is an American marathon non-profit organization in Boulder, Colorado, founded by Phil Dumontet.[1]

Background

Boulderthon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Boulder, Colorado. Phil Dumontet acquired the original Boulder Backroads Marathon in December 2019 and redeveloped it into Boulderthon with a redesigned course and expanded race experience. Approximately 3,000 runners participated in the inaugural Boulderthon event, which ran from the Boulder Reservoir to downtown Pearl Street Mall.[2][3]

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.[4][5][6]

In its third annual edition, Boulderthon became Colorado’s biggest fall race, with an estimated 7,000+ runners total.[7]

By 2024, Boulderthon had grown to more than 15,000 participants across race weekend, drawing runners from all 50 U.S. states and 18 countries.[8] The event had approximately doubled in size annually since its inception and became one of the fastest-growing marathon events in the United States.[9]

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. [10]

Dumontet spent four years developing the event before its launch, in part to avoid adding a new race to the town’s existing race calendar; acquiring and relocating an existing competition downtown addressed that concern. Course development was a focus of the planning process. The mostly flat, point-to-point route starts at Boulder Reservoir and finishes on Pearl Street Mall.[11][12][13]

Boulderthon races have received national recognition through USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The Boulderthon Heart to Heart 5K presented by Boulder Community Health was ranked among the top ten 5K races in the United States for three consecutive years.[14] Boulderthon's Half Marathon was also ranked No. 8 nationally and has received recognition for its scenery and race experience.[15]

In 2023, Boulderthon was named one of the Best Fall Marathons in the US by Runners World.[16]

Boulderthon announced lululemon as its new multi-year title sponsor on April 22nd, 2026.[17] The partnership includes exclusive lululemon finisher apparel for all finishers and the return of a pre- and post-race lululemon VIP Experience. [18]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Langford, Katie (2021-10-05). "After pandemic delay, inaugural Boulderthon set for Sunday". Daily Camera. Boulder, CO. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  3. ^ Arnold, Mallory (2022-08-26). "Run the Signature Boulder Marathon". Outside Online. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  4. ^ Smith, Libby (2022-10-05). "Boulderthon expands races, triples registration in second year". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  5. ^ "Boulderthon Marathon and Half Marathon in Boulder County on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021". Boulder County Colorado. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  6. ^ "Boulderthon expands races, triples registration in second year". www.cbsnews.com. 5 October 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  7. ^ "Boulderthon hits the ground running on a crisp fall Sunday". 8 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Run Boulderthon". Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  9. ^ "Largest 5K Prize Purse in the Nation Offered at This Year's Boulderthon Event". Road Runners Club of America. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  10. ^ "Registrations open to would-be Twin Cities Marathon runners; 2 take first place finishes in Colorado". 9 October 2023.
  11. ^ Habicht, Kim (2021-09-20). "Fall Race Preview: Downtown Boulder Gets a New Marathon". 5280. Retrieved 2022-12-15.
  12. ^ "Boulderthon® 2023". RaceMenu. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  13. ^ "Boulderthon Training Programs - Fleet Feet Denver Boulder". www.fleetfeet.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
  14. ^ "Best 5K Race". USA Today 10Best. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  15. ^ "Boulderthon Half Marathon". USA Today 10Best. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  16. ^ "Grab Your Cozy Sweater and Sneakers and Pack a Bag for These Best Fall Marathons". 8 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Lululemon becomes title sponsor of Boulderthon". Endurance.biz. 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
  18. ^ "Lululemon becomes title sponsor of Boulderthon". Endurance.biz. 2026-04-22. Retrieved 2026-04-22.

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