Runners take off from the starting line of the citizen's race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Ethiopia's Ruti Aga (F17) and her teammate Mamitu Daska (F16) set a fast pace during the women's elite race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. Daska won the race with a time of 32:44.84 edging out her teammate Aga with a time of 32:45.64. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Kenya's Barnabas Kosgei, A404, takes the lead over the rest of the pack during the citizen's race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. Kosgei won the citizen's race with a time of 30:00.28.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Kenya's Barnabas Kosgei, A404, takes over Ian Butler, #A601, for the lead during the citizen's race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. Kosgei won the citizen's race with a time of 30:00.28. Butler came in 6th place.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Alamosa's Lauren Martin makes her way towards Folsom Stadium on her way to winning the women's citizen's race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. She won with a time of 34:44.03 . Running next to Martin areTanner Martin, A595, left and Jeff Schuler, A472, right. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Jeremy Papasso, Daily Camera
The Chik-fil-A cows perform on stage during the 2017 Bolder Boulder 10K citizens race on May 29, 2017, in Boulder.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Natosha Rogers (F2) middle establishes an early lead as runners position themselves quickly in the front of the pack during the women's elite race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. Rogers took 3rd in the race with a time of 33:41.69. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Hundreds of people cheer the elite runners as they enter Folsom Stadium during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Members of the honor guard present the Nation's Colors during the Memorial Day tribute on the field at Folsom Field after the running of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder road race on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The event is an important part of the BolderBoulder as a way to honor the men and women who have served the United States during peace and war. The tribute included one of the largest enlistment ceremonies in the state of Colorado, the presentations of the Nation's Colors, the playing of Taps by the US Navy Northwest Region Band and sky divers carrying flags from each branch of the military.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Daniel Arute, with the US Navy Northwest Region band, performs Taps during the Memorial Day tribute on the field at Folsom Field after the running of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder road race on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The event is an important part of the BolderBoulder as a way to honor the men and women who have served the United States during peace and war. The tribute included one of the largest enlistment ceremonies in the state of Colorado, the presentations of the Nation's Colors, the playing of Taps by the US Navy Northwest Region Band and sky divers carrying flags from each branch of the military.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily Camera
Meggan Mattson, left, and Alicja Gilbert, are happy finishers during the Bolder Boulder citizens race on May 29, 2017, in Boulder.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Runners position themselves quickly in the front of the pack during the citizen's race of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Runners cools off from a hose being sprayed on runners along Walnut Street during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily Camera
Kyle Kennedy shows an amazing kick at the end of his Bolder Boulder citizens race on May 29, 2017, in Boulder.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Runners make their way up Folsom street toward the stadium during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Jeremy Papasso, Daily Camera
Julie Willson reacts after cooling off on a slip-n-slide during the 2017 Bolder Boulder 10k citizens race on May 29, 2017, in Boulder.
Cliff Grassmick, Daily Camera
Cheri Madsen wins the women's push-rim wheelchair race of the Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017, in Boulder.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
A runner takes a breather during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Runners grab cups of water during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Runner Scott Hogg, B221, dressed up as a taco during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
People watch runners run during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Runners grab cups of water during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Savannah Roybal cheers on runners along Folsom Street during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Firefighters Alec Shogan, left, and Jake Dickes, middle, with Boulder Rural Fire Department, run with an American flagduring the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The duo ran the entire race in their bunker gear. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Jeremy Papasso, Daily Camera
Gabi Jones dances with a beer after jumping into a pool while running in the 2017 Bolder Boulder 10K Citizen's Race on May 29, 2017, in Boulder.
Dori Mann holds a sign as she cheers on racers during the 2017 Bolder Boulder 10K Citizen's Race on Monday in Boulder. For more photos of the citizen's race go to www.dailycamera.com
Jeremy Papasso/ Staff Photographer/ May 29, 2017
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
A runner, with a patriotic sign on her back, makes her way towards Folsom stadium along Folsom Street during the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
A runner ties his shoes before the start of the 39th annual Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. The popular race takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 runners taking part in the event.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post
Eric Richards, of Broomfield, warms up for his 12th Bolder Boulder on May 29, 2017 in Boulder. This marks the 39th year for the Bolder Boulder that takes place on Memorial day every year with over 50,000 racers taking part in the popular road race.
