WHAT’S THE WAVE START?

When you register you pick the type of “Participant Category” you think you belong in. You’ll automatically be put in a wave that is right for you. Learn more about the Wave Categories on the right.

If you want to change waves or run in a qualified wave, we can make that happen, assuming there are still bibs available in the wave you want. For $10, bib changes can be done at the solutions tent on race day or through our race office. To request a bib change, please email us. Keep in mind that you won’t be allowed to move up to a faster wave on race day.

We can help you start with your family or friends; the rest of the day is up to you. If you want to be in the same start wave, register everyone online or in person at the same time. Enter the names of those you want to run with in the appropriate field. Qualifying rules still apply, and everyone in your group will be placed in the slowest person’s wave (it helps if everyone chooses the same participant type).

 

If your buddies are already registered, download our BB Runner Tracker app to see what wave they are in. Download on itunes or google play store. For information about the app, click here. 

1. Use last year’s BOLDERBoulder 10K time: Anything 1:08:00 or faster gets you in the perfect qualified wave for your pace.
2. Use last year’s ColderBOLDER5K time: Anyone who finished faster than 32:38 minutes automatically gets in a qualified wave. Check your results.
3. Use last year’s FORTitude 10K time: Anything 1:08:00 or faster gets you in the perfect qualified wave for your pace. Check your results.
4. Use other races: Any timed race between two miles and a marathon completed within one year of the upcoming BOLDERBoulder gets you in a qualified wave. Check the Equivalent Times Chart to see how your race time translates to a 10K time. See last question for a list of suggested qualifier races, “What other races can be used to qualify?”.

Any timed road race over 2 miles that posts results online can apply to be a BOLDERBoulder qualifier race.

 

As a qualifier race, you agree to promote your event as a qualifier for the BOLDERBoulder in at least two social media posts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. All qualifier races will be promoted on BOLDERBoulder social pages two weeks before your event.

Submit your race here and we will contact you if your race has been selected.

 

Any timed race over two miles completed within one year of the upcoming BOLDERBoulder gets you in a qualified wave. Check the Equivalent Times Chart to see how your race time translates to a 10K time. Find a race near you!

• The South Boulder Creek Parkrun – WEEKLY / Boulder, CO
• Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em Valentine’s Day 5k/10k – Parker, CO
• Old Man Winter Bike Rally & Run – Lyons, CO
• Westy Six Pack 5m/5k – Westminster, CO
• Highlands Ranch Six Pack 5m/5k – Highlands Ranch, CO
• All-Out Mardi Crawl – Lakewood, CO
• Animal House Run Fur Fun 5k – Fort Collins, CO
• Westy Six Pack 5k/10k – Westminster, CO
• Highlands Ranch Six Pack 10k/5k – Highlands Ranch, CO
• Erin Go Braugh 7.77k – Westminster, CO
• St Patrick’s Day Fun Run – Boulder, CO
• All-Out Spring Fever 1m, 5k, 10k & Half Marathon – Golden, CO
• Trojan Trot – Longmont, CO
• Fort Collins Run to Remember – Fort Collins, CO
• Flying Pig 5k – Fort Collins, CO
• Frank Shorter RACE4Kids’ Health 5k – Broomfield
• All-Out Beat the Heat – Westminster, CO
• Spring Fling Prairie Dog Half, 10k & 5k – Arvada, CO
• Westminster Trail Half Marathon, 10k & 5k – Westminster, CO
• Aardvark Fun Run – Greeley, CO
• Hope House 5k & Fun Run– Arvada, CO
• Colorado Women’s Classic – Westminster, CO
• Frank Shorter Track Classic – Boulder, CO
• Buffs4Life 5k Run and Walk – Boulder, CO