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Races and Walks, Boulder , Colorado and Boulder County BARKIN DOG DUATHLON, May 9 This “pup”-ular race, now in its 10th year, serves as the season opener for many of Colorado’s multisport athletes. It features a 5k run on a mix of paved and dirt roads, followed by a 30k (18.6-mile) paved bike ride through Denver’s Cherry Creek State Park and across the Dam Road, and then another 5k run. May 9 at 7:15am. 303-642-7917. BOULDER BACKROADS MARATHON & HALF MARATHON, annually in fall Runners loop from Boulder Reservoir through Boulder County’s beautiful countryside on dirt trails and quiet rural lanes in this annual event. Finish back at the reservoir for post-race festivities. Full-marathon racers start at 7am; half-marathon racers begin at 8am. 303-859-0244, BOLDER BOULDER 10K RACE, annually on Memorial Day The second-largest running race in the USA gets bigger and better every year. More than 55,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair racers follow the course while more than 150,000 spectators cheer them on. Now sponsored by Dick’s Sporting Goods, the race takes place on Memorial Day, May 25. The state’s largest Memorial Day tribute follows at CU’s Folsom Field, featuring a 21-gun salute, F-18 flyovers and sky divers. Find information on qualifying for the first 24 waves online. 303-444-RACE (303-444-7223). Online registration ends May 22 at midnight. BOULDER COUNTY FIVE RACE SERIES Five independent community races join together to offer huge prize drawings for runners who complete them all. Individual race awards are also presented.Call for details on the Eldorado Springs Cure run (303-499-6584) and Neder-Nederland (303-374-6742). BOULDER CROP WALK, annuall in fall Raise funds to fight hunger abroad and at home each fall at the annual Boulder CROP Walk. The walk starts at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 South Boulder Road. Benefiting organizations include Community Food Share, Bread for the World, and Church World Service. 303-543-7780. Celebrate the running mecca that is Boulder with these footraces in the heart of town throughout the summer months. Call or visit the website for 2009 events. 303-442-0041. From sprint length to half-Ironman, this series leads athletes through three progressively longer triathlons. This series sells out fast; check website for 2009 dates. All events begin at the Boulder Reservoir. 303-442-0041. CANINE CLASSIC, April 19 Last year’s Canine Classic was the biggest ever, with 1,100 runners and 700 dogs! Canine companions aren’t required for this annual run/walk around the Boulder Reservoir, but they sure make it more lively. 5k and 10k races count as qualifiers for the Bolder Boulder. Proceeds benefit Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA). April 19; check website for more information. 303-443-0400. CHILLY CHEEKS WINTER DUATHLON, annually in winter The Chilly Cheeks Winter Duathlon series is low-key and extremely low cost. Each race in the series has a different format, but all feature approximately 4 miles of road and nontechnical trail running and 10 miles of paved road cycling. Road and mountain bike divisions are offered. 2009 races are Dec. 13, Jan. 17 and Feb. 28 at Cherry Creek State Park, Denver. 303-642-7917. Held in conjunction with Louisville’s Fall Festival, this 5k also offers a Family Fun challenge and a Kids Fun Run for ages 5-11. Race begins at 8am at Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista. Visit the website to register on-line. CU KICKOFF CLASSIC 5K, annually in fall This fun run or walk kicks off the school season annually in September. The run loops the scenic CU-Boulder campus, starting on Colorado Avenue in front of Folsom Field. The adult race starts at 8am, with the kids’ races following at 8:45am, beginning with the “Diaper Dash” for ages 2 and younger. Register online at the website. 303-449-6650. Keep your running skills as sharp as icicles with this winter race in Estes Park, always held on the Sunday prior to Super Bowl Sunday. Call or log on for more details. 970-586-8191. LA SPORTIVA ELDORA TRAIL 10K, annually in summer Formerly called the Indian Peaks 10k Trail Run, this race follows one of the most scenic and challenging routes on the Front Range. At Eldora Mountain Resort in Nederland. Call or visit the website for 2009 dates. 303-960-8129. NEDER-NEDERLAND 5K & 10K, annually in fall For a real runner’s high, head to the Neder-Nederland High Altitude 5k and 10k, the last in the Boulder County Five Race Series. These races start at Nederland High School (597 County Road 130) at 9am with the firing of the ancient cannon. 720-374-6742. PANICKING POULTRY 5K, annually in fall Flock to this annual run and walk to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, held at the Boulder Reservoir. Returning events include the Team Challenge, kids’ fun run, silent auction and holiday food drive. Look for pre-race refreshments and stretching, raffles, and post-race meal and -massages. 720-352-8934. QUICKER QUAKER, annually in winter This race is a Boulder Bolder qualifier and also part of Lafayette’s Quaker Oatmeal Festival. The race winds through downtown Lafayette and ends with a big oatmeal breakfast. 2009 race was Jan. 10. 303-665-0469; register online at the website. RED ROCK SCRAMBLE RUN/WALK, annually in fall Fives are wild at this annual event, with a 5K run and 5-mile walk to fund scholarships to Native American law students through the Colorado Indian Bar Association. The 2008 Red Rock Scramble was Colorado’s first “Race without a trace”—with a Zero Waste strategy and carbon offsets for all participants. See website for 2009 dates. 303-447-8760. TURKEY TROT, annually in fall Don’t be a chicken—run in the Annual Longmont Butterball Turkey Trot in November. Choose from a 10K (9am start) or 2-mile (9:25am) race/walk; the Middle School Challenge is back by popular demand. First-place finisher in each age group receives a Butterball turkey. Races begin at Westview Middle School in Longmont, 1651 Airport Rd. Register at www.active.com or visit the City of Longmont website.
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