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BARKIN DOG DUATHLON, May 10 You’ll wag your tail for this race, Colorado’s most popular duathlon. The race features a 5k run on a mix of paved and dirt roads, followed by a 30k (18.6-mile) paved bike ride through Cherry Creek State Park and across the Dam Road, and then another 5k run. May 10, 7:15am race time. 303-642-7917; www.racingunderground.com. BOULDER BACKROADS MARATHON & HALF MARATHON, annually in the fall Runners loop from Boulder Reservoir through Boulder County’s beautiful countryside on dirt trails and quiet rural lanes annually in September. Finish back at the reservoir for post-race festivities. Full-marathon racers start at 7am; half-marathon racers begin at 8am. 303-859-0244; www.boulderbackroads.com. BOLDER BOULDER 10K RACE, annually on Memorial Day Boulder’s biggest race is, of course, the Bolder Boulder on Memorial Day, May 26. Some 50,000 people run this 10k race, which dates to 1979; 80,000 come just to watch. Race yourself or cheer on some of the world’s elite runners as they loop through town. 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); www.bolderboulder.com. Also, check out Bolder Boulder’s 5ks:
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 also presented. Scheduled races listed below. Eldorado Springs Cure run (303-499-6584) and Neder-Nederland (303-374-6742) to come, call for details. BOULDER CROP WALK, annually in the fall Raise funds to fight hunger abroad and at home at the annual Boulder CROP Walk. The walk benefits organizations including Community Food Share, Bread for the World, and Church World Service. 303-543-7780.www.bouldercropwalk.org. From sprint length to half-Ironman, the Boulder triathlon series leads athletes through three progressively longer triathlons. All events begin at the Boulder Reservoir. 303-442-0041; www.5430sports.com. CANINE CLASSIC, annually in April 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). Race held annually in mid-April. 303-443-0400; www.movingtoendsexualassualt.org. A CAUSE FOR PAWS, annually in the fall The Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s annual 5k Doggie Dash race and pledge walk is held annually in the fall. The event includes a T-shirt, pancake breakfast and pet expo. Dogs participate for free. 303-442-4030 ext. 655; www.boulderhumane.org. CHILLY CHEEKS WINTER DUATHLON, annually in winter You’ll warm up those chilly cheeks during these winter duathlons. 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. Races are annually in the winter at Cherry Creek State Park, Denver. 303-642-7917; www.racingunderground.com. FROST GIANT RACE Keep your running skills as sharp as icicles with this winter race in Estes Park. A 5k race starts at 11am, and a 10k begins at noon. Meet at Estes Park Town Hall, 170 McGregor Ave. 970-586-8191. PANICKING POULTRY 5K, annually in the 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; www.foothillseventmanagement.com.
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