If you have any kind of an issue or problem with the Bolder Boulder do not contact the customer service department. They do not respond and they do not care. I left voicemails for Emily, head of the Customer Department, for more than three weeks and never got a response. I could not send an email because my emails were hacked and I am still trying to straighten them out. At this point, I am certain that if I had been able to send an email, Emily would not have responded. After being completely ignored by Emily I wrote a letter to Cliff Bosley, director of the Bolder Boulder. I wrote the letter more than two weeks ago and am still waiting for a reply. On the morning of this year's 10K I had a family emergency and could not participate in the race. It was my intention to see if it were possible to get a credit for next year's race since I paid for this year. Obviously, the answer is no because I have been completely ignored. I have done the Bolder Boulder many times before and enjoyed it. But, I will never do it again. It will not be a loss to the 10K organizers because the race is very successful and they do not care about individuals or their complaints. Why does the Bolder Boulder even have a customer service department which does nothing? Why is Emily even employed by them when she does not do her job? And, what does Cliff Bosley direct considering that he does not supervise the staff? These questions are entirely rhetorical and I expect no answers. If it were possible I would give them ZERO STARS. read more

Always heard of the Bolder Boulder and it's been on the bucket list. What, a 10k with 40,000 to 50,000 runners? Race day registration? No limit to the participant list? This has to be a logistical nightmare! Couldn't have been more wrong. What fantastic management. Found parking with little issue, the wave starts are well managed and the race course itself was fun. Where else will a 10k have an Elvis, belly dancers, slip-n-slides, donut stops, jello shots, etc? Such fun! AND the stadum finish with F-16 fly overs and parachute drop-ins made it such a great time. At the finish there is food and water and beer, etc. And it flows too! Not a big backup as one may imagine. The only thing that surprised me was there were no finisher's medallions. Those would have been a nice touch. read more

I've run the bolder Boulder for a few years now and while it's a great 5k, I will say it's definitely kind of a bummer when you run it in the late morning, (or later) since by then all the fun stuff on the sides of the running path is gone or has a huge line. Like any promotional shots or drinks have already run out, and any other things (like the slip n slides) have way too big of a line. So as long as you're in the early morning running group, I guarantee you'll have an amazing time! read more

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This annual Memorial Day 10k race finishes at CU Boulder's Folsom Field which honors our fallen service men and women. In the 2014 ceremony they had skydivers, 21-gun salute, and plane flybys. Register early in January for starting entrance price of $50 or pay $70 on race day. By registering online, they will ship your shirt package to a nearby retail store for pick up so you don't have to wait in line on race day. I highly recommend to park at a RTD Park-N-Ride station in the Denver area and pay $10 roundtrip for the non-stop RunRide bus that drops you off right at the start line. You can drive through all the traffic and find $20 parking in Boulder but then have to walk 2 miles to the start line which turns into a 4 mile walk in addition to your 10k. The bus option forces you to catch the return bus right after ceremony and does not give you time to explore the Boulder Creek Festival in the afternoon. The policy for backpacks is smaller than 12x12 but I saw people carrying mid size Camelbak. They have many water stations along the way but I suggest bringing your own water especially for out of town folks not use to the high elevation. It wasn't 5 stars for me personally because of all the hassle getting here and navigating through over 50,000 people trying to stay with your group of friends. Everyone should experience Boulder Boulder at least once. For those that want to create your own 10k for free, run on Cherry Creek Trail. read more

This was my first year doing boulder boulder, and I was really excited to do it. I trained for three months up until the race and had everything I needed to complete it. I had major surgery last year from a chronic illness, and this was my first race ever that I could complete. My friend and I got there at 6:30 AM and began our wave at 9am. I know a lot of people this year had trouble with parking, but we were surprisingly able to find parking semi near the start zone. There were no drink stations set up for the first three miles, and not knowing if management had run out of water for the large number of participants, a large group of us stopped for about 5 minutes to get water at a gas station on the racetrack. That stop cost us the ability to finish the race before the pros got to run theirs, and we were told we couldn't finish even though we were AT the finish line. It was incredibly unfair to those who are slower or have more difficulty finishing the race if five minutes is enough to disqualify you. If you choose to do this race, please learn from my experience and bring your own drinks. I hope that the management of this race chooses to put the pros first in line next time. This year's race really broke our hearts, and we were making about 20 minutes a mile for the majority of the race, so it seems unfair to pay 60$ and then not get anything from it. We didn't receive our lunch bags either. read more

Love Bolder Boulder, but hate the traffic, and hate having to pay SO much to park! $25 is s bit absurd, and they don't even use all of the spaces in the area to maximize the flow of traffic and minimize crowding/traffic bottlenecking. I really wish that they would look into this in the future. The event itself is ok; fun to check out with the family if you're not participating in the race. Lots of cool booths to check out and yummy samples to try! read more

This is my second year running this race and it never fails to disappoint from the spectators handing out Jell-O shots to slip n slides, on course entertainment, and of course the after party that pursues! This is Americas all time best 10k, so it draws over 50,000 runners! With that said, you want to be able to get a pace time pretty high up there so you're in a higher wave time because trust me it gets crowded! The course itself is pretty challenging as Boulder is a city in the foothills meaning it's quite hilly. Between the organization and the course, one can see why this is Americas all time best 10k. This year to pick up your lunch bag and beer was a lot easier than before. Instead of standing in a single line to retrieve each item, they separated it into 6 lines, warehouse style which made it quick and easy! The post race expo is always in a compact space, so it feels like you're being herded hence you wanna get done quicker because it gets packed and I'm sure the vendors run out of free items they hand out. By far, this post race expo is superior to most other races in Colorado that I have ran in so far. read more

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This review is solely for the planners of the Bolder Boulder in respect to the bus service, not the race or festivities themselves, since I'd give that 6 stars if I could. Anyway...what the hell happened this year? A bus ride that has taken 20 minutes max in past years took almost 2 hours this year. I had a friend visiting that scheduled her flight for after the race, but since the bus situation was such a cluster %&^$, she wasn't able to participate at all and had to turn around the second she reached the start line. Another friend and I ended up walking the last 1/3 of the bus route because it was faster than staying on the bus. I understand there was some road construction along some of the routes, but that certainly shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone planning the BB. Perhaps some police traffic control would have helped? Brilliant job, BB staff. Just brilliant. read more

I just finished my 10th Bolder Boulder. It is the best road race I have ever run. My family all visits Colorado every Memorial Day for the Bolder Boulder - it has become a tradition. The race is very organized with about 40 or so waves all grouped by time; with some of the earlier waves being reserved for qualifying runners. This type of organization is required for over 50,000 participants! The after race festivities are awesome. There is both a men's and women's professional race with some of the finest 10k runners in the world. The gifts and give-aways are great. This is an amazing race for the entire family and for both seasoned and beginning runners alike. read more

This high energy short race is one of the running highlights of the year for me. Thousands of people, quirky bands and neighborhoods along the way, and a great celebration at the finish. This was my third year running the race, and I was not disappointed. The packet pick up is the most well-organized packet pick up of any race I have participated in. Simply register online, wait for a confirmation email, and then go to any one of twenty-some locations to pick up your shirt and timing chip. No expos, no long lines, no awkward times. Extremely convenient and well handled. The race itself is also very well organized and makes a runner more able to concentrate on the race (and the fun) then getting to the start line. Waves are well laid out and labeled. The race can be as serious or fun as you wish to make it. I did the last 2 years somewhat seriously, but this year I opted to go in costume. I also enjoyed some turkey bacon along the way! The race also featured a slip-n-slide, free donuts and beer during the run, freezy pops, and a pool to jump in. Or you can skip that excitement all together and just run. My only real complaint is that Boyer's coffee is served, which I think is gross. But the incredibly well-organized bus system from Denver and the surrounding area into Boulder fully made up for the bad coffee. The bus is the way to go to avoid terrible traffic and long waits in the parking lot. This race is a must-do if you enjoy running and live in the area. read more

This year's BB was just as fabulous as the last. It takes some serious organization to get that many people through the course without injury. Plus, it's fun. I tend get anxious when I don't have access to food and I was happy to see that I had plenty of options to snack on along the 6.2 mile course. Doritos, cupcakes, beer and marshmallows would have tided me over if needed. We took the Run Ride again to the race but wanted to spend some time in Boulder afterwards to drink and talk about what bad-asses we were. We ended up walking back to Mountain Sun and took a regular RTD bus back to Denver which was just as easy as the Run Ride. read more

Great, fun and has volunteer options two people will always support you and give you fun things while you're running

This was my first 10-K ever. I don't exercise in general so this was good exercise for me! In 2016, the price was $55 and you get a fitted cotton shirt. It was nice that it was fitted- but I would have much preferred a dri-fit type shirt. For breakfast, I had some strawberries, blue berries, and oatmeal. There are a ton of different waves to start from. It's pretty chaotic and a ton of people end up running in later waves for whatever reason. Before I ran, I stopped by the Clif Bar tent and had some free clif bars right before my race! While you are running, there are some vendor booths, tents, music blasting, residents, etc cheering you on. Many people have kids with water guns spraying you. Other people had slip n slides and offered free food- such as doughnuts, doritos, marshmallows, cupcakes, and beer. I personally was not craving one while running! There are porter potties and water stations along the whole route. It really is very entertaining to see and experience all of this while running! WARNING- the very last kilometer is KILLER. There is a deathly steep hill at the very end- right before you turn and enter into the stadium. Be prepared! After the hill, you run your last few meters on the stadium track. Then you get a free bottle of water and a lunch bag full of local company goodies! There was a Sprite, organic sun screen sample, chips, yogurt, a chocolate drink, hummus, granola bars, etc. One thing to think about is where you park and where you will end up. My husband and I parked 1 mile away from the start line- so we walked (about 18 minutes). We didn't realize the finish line was almost 4 miles away from where we parked. We took a bus back to the start line area (note- the bus drivers are not local drivers- they have no idea where they are going so you will need to rely on Google Maps as the bus is driving and ask the driver to stop where you want). Also, you are supposed to pay $2.60/ride but the bus driver was winking at everyone saying we already paid. After the race, we walked around the booths and got lots of free food and drink samples. It was awesome! Also, I'd highly recommend paying the $5 for them to deliver your small bag to you- you will need the bag to hold all of your free stuff! It also might be worth it to park near the finish line for $20- but then you have to figure out how to get to the start line. Wear lots of sunscreen! Your bib has a tracker on it- and it is awesome! You can check your results online and see your time at each mile mark! Even better- they take pictures and videos of you and you can see them all online for free after the race! I'm pretty amazed at technology these days. It was a great time overall! I'd definitely do it again! read more

I ran my first Bolder Boulder in 1995. Yes, I am getting old! Anyway it is a Colorado institution and everyone should run it at least once. The BB is actually almost exactly my age, how cute. The race is crazy, with almost 50,000 runners last I heard. The wave start is very well-organized and if you qualify for an early wave the crowds aren't bad at all. I would say the course is moderate - the hill at mile 6 is kind of mean but the rest of the race is fairly flat. If you can get to the expo at the end fairly early as well it isn't bad, although it has changed over the years from lots of free stuff to lots of stuff you have to pay for, which I guess is to be expected. It is an experience everyone should have, so if you've never done it, sign up! read more

Store moved: 1710 29th street, #1068 Boulder CO 80301 Store closes on 05/24/2013 Then go to SportsExhibit on Pearl St Mall Www.bolderboulder.com read more

I've ran the Bolder Boulder seven times now and each year it gets better with free beer at the finish! The neighbors come out and support as you run pass, along with local bands to keep you motivated. You finish the last 1/4mile in Folsom Field at CU feeling like an accomplished track star. Excellent Memorial Day tribute follows. It's worth the crowds. Do I hear Chariots of Fire? LOL! read more

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First time running the Bolder Boulder (2015) and I give kudos to those who organize this event. The order of the waves, the entertainment along the route and the celebrations afterwards is fabulous! From start to finish, the vibes throughout are beyond words. read more

Beware, they steal your money. This organization doesn't offer any transfer of registration to another person. So if you register for the race in advance and get injured during the year you might as well just throw the money out of the window. Thievery in broad daylight. Really rude costumer service too. read more

As always, you are a delight! Many locals are there to cheer you on as you run your way through the mix of residential and business area's of the lower end of downtown Boulder. The race organizes a few official bands to keep you pepped and other fun groups like belly dancers and cheer teams are always around. You may be offered bacon, doughnuts, tater tots, beer, marshmallows, vodka shots, rape whistles, a cool run in a sprinkler, or flop down a slip and slide. These are only the few of the things that I have been offered that I can remember over my past few years running. If you are a competitive runner or a slow walker, there's a place for you in this race. It is very well organized so that you feel at home in the wave they choose for you. Though this year they ran out of the complementary Mic Ultra, there will always be a nice goodie bag to nourish you in the end. The expo is not to be missed either... if you like swag enough to brave the vulturous crowds. Try to make it in the earliest wave that you can so you don't miss out on the freebies and events. If you are near the end you may not have all that the earlier finishers were awarded. I guess that means we'll just have to train harder for next Memorial Day's Bolder Boulder! Yay! read more

The race itself gets a 5 from me. But the organizers, specifically the Registration Operations Manager, get 1 star. Here's why: In Feb. 2015 I took advantage of the early registration reduced rate of $45 to register for 2 runners. At the time, one of my friends was not sure if she would be able to go but wanted to plan on running with me anyway. So, on my account, with my own credit card, I paid for 2 registrations. After I found out that my then-boyfriend of 2.5 years had been cheating on me with that friend for the last 8 months, I decided that even if she did end up being able to go, I didn't want to run with her anymore. I couldn't find anyone else to run with me that year, and the BolderBoulder DOES NOT issue refunds. However, they offer the GuaRUNtee, which says that if I end up not being able to run this year that they will send me a code to re-register next year for only $15. Sweet! What a relief! I can run with someone else next year! Well, now it's next year, 2016. I got online to register, but couldn't find my code to re-register those two runner registrations for the 2016 race. I contacted them and they gave me a code that only discounted one registration to the $15 rate. Confused, I contacted them again to see if there was a second code that I needed. I honestly explained that I was trying to register myself and a different friend for the two registrations that I paid for last year and they refused to give me the second code because the friend running with me this year was not the same person. They suggested that I contact the former friend to get payment from her for last year's race and that if my friend this year is really the friend I think she is then she will register on her own and pay the $55 (the early reg time period has passed so it's more) to run with me. First of all, the registration that I paid for should not be hers to buy off me if I want to give it to someone else. Second, if my friend this year can't afford it because we are both college students then that doesn't make her a bad friend. Third, I paid for these registrations and they are trying to get me to pay for THREE DIFFERENT REGISTRATIONS for ONLY TWO RUNNERS. I explained that I had paid for the registrations to begin with and that it was all on my account, under my name, with my contact info, my mailing address, etc. They still refused to give me the second code. What was even more confusing was the fact that clearly the codes were NOT runner-specific, since when I applied the one code they gave me at checkout, it took the extra $40 off my friend's race packet, not mine. When I asked about this, I was told the following (taken as a direct quote from the email I was sent): "Yes the codes apply to the account as whole, and not specifically to a runner." Great! So since I paid for 2 registrations on MY ACCOUNT, and the codes are not specific to the runner, they should give me the second code, right? WRONG. They refuse to give me the code, and, further, refuse to help me at all and have ceased all communication with me. They have essentially only given me two options: 1. Refuse to run AT ALL and get nothing for the $90 I spent last year. Total money spent: $90 2. Pay $70 this year ($15 from ONE registration from last year, plus $55 for a new registration) and run in the race. Total money spent: $160, but at least I get to run, right? For the low cost of $80 per person. read more

This year was my 4th Bolder Boulder and I must admit it is the best run 10k that I do in any given year. I go straight from here to the Peachtree Road Race (the largest) and Boulder wins hands down. The organization, tracking by the mile, bands and effort before and after is exceptional. My complaint this year is one of the only changes they made. The new starting line sucks! While I'm sure the 29th street mall is happy with the customers, there is no room to move around. I missed my starting wave by a ton of waves because everyone has to approach the start along the two small sidewalks on either side of the start. I spent 30+ minutes inching forward trying to get to the start. The old starting area had lots of space and much more room for amenities, Fedex trucks and stretching. Go back to the old start line!!! I spent the whole race overtaking because I could not get to the start. Off to the Peachtree this weekend and I'm sure I will be telling them, as usual, how much better run the BolderBoulder is! The race is fun and people with food, drinks and hoses along the route make it all better. Thanks to those who volunteer to make this a great event! read more

Very well organized event, but wish they put more creativity into their event shirt. For a race this big they could do a lot better.