2015 Media Guide 37TH ANNUAL 10K / MEMORIAL DAY / MAY 25, 2015 / FINISHING AT Media Guide 6:55am • Monday, May 25, 2015 Contents Welcome – Race Director & Founder Cliff & Steve Bosley ................................................................................................................................... 7 1. BolderBOULDER History ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10-13 Numbers .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14-16 Maps ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17-20 Race Statistics ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21-29 Weather .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30-32 BBRacers Club (formerly the Middle School Challenge) ............................................................................................................................... 33 Our Commitment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34-35 Entertainment ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 Sponsors ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37 Additional Resources on the Web .................................................................................................................................................................. 38 2. International Team Challenge Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Scoring ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Past Results ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 40-46 Best Times ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 47-49 Prize Money ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 50-52 Invited Countries, Athletes ............................................................................................................................................................................. 53 Pro Individual Results .............................................................................................................................................................................. 54-66 3. Professional Athletes Athlete History – Women ......................................................................................................................................................................... 67-82 Athlete History – Men ............................................................................................................................................................................... 83-99 4. Events Weekend Schedule of Events ...................................................................................................................................................................... 101 Race Day Schedule ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 102 Memorial Day Tribute ................................................................................................................................................................................... 103 BolderBOULDER Overseas / Medal of Honor Honorees ............................................................................................................................. 103 5. Media Media Contacts .................................................................................................................................................................................... 104-105 Media Events Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................................... 107 Press Releases .................................................................................................................................................................................... 109-117 BOLDERBOULDER • 5500 Central Avenue, #110 • Boulder, CO 80301 • 303-444-7223 • email: [email protected] • www.bolderboulder.com 5 In early 1979 we had dreams that we might attract a few hundred of our friends to race though the streets of Boulder and celebrate Memorial Day with our families. Thirty six years later the BolderBOULDER is one of the largest and most highly acclaimed road races in the world. Millions of races, joggers, walkers and spectators of all ages and descriptions have gathered over the years on Memorial Day weekend to create a spectacle that defies description. Olympic medal winners and hopefuls, grandmothers and kids, rapid-regional enthusiasts and national one-race-a-year guests all come together at the foot of the Rocky Mountains to form one of sport’s truly unique events. Our dream continues and has taken on a life that we never quite envisioned but that rewards us every year beyond measure. We hope that you will join us in our journey to celebrate fitness and our country, our community and the heartfelt lifestyle of our extended running family. Steven K. Bosley Cliff Bosley Founder/Advisor Race Director 5500 Central Ave., #110 Boulder, CO 80301 T 303-444-RACE F 303-447-9177 W bolderboulder.com Intro BOLDER The BolderBOULDER is a 10k road race through the streets of Boulder, Colorado. While the race itself has been held every Memorial Day weekend for the last 36 years, its impact lasts far beyond the three-day weekend. The race is the third largest in the United States and the seventh largest in the world. BOULDER Over 50,000 runners of all capabilities participate in the race, making it one of the largest participatory races in the country. The BolderBOULDER is recognized regionally as an integral part of the Denver/Boulder metroplex, which is known for its active lifestyle and trendsetting demographics. A history of innovation and relentless pursuit of improvement has made the event one of the planet’s premier road races. The event also hosts one of the largest Memorial Day tributes in the nation for participants, spectators and the Front Range community. More than 100,000 people line the course and fill the University of Colorado’s Folsom Field at the finish line to cheer on the racers and celebrate Memorial Day. The race will be televised on KMGH live from 11am to 12:30pm on race day, and in a one-hour feature on ROOT SPORTS™ that will air the following week. The Front Range boasts a world-class field of literally the fastest runners on the planet, a large percentage of whom represent their countries in the Olympics. The BolderBOULDER International Team Challenge is the largest and most competitive event of its kind outside of the Olympics. This professional race is the largest international road-racing team competition held annually in the United States. The race has been awarded many accolades from the media. Runner’s World named the race, “America’s All-Time Best 10K.” BolderBOULDER is a Running USA Founding Member. Our Goals 1. To enhance and develop the sport of distance running. 2. To benefit our local community. 3. To motivate individuals to set personal accomplishment goals. 4. To be a catalyst for personal fitness and a healthy lifestyle. 5. To honor those who serve. Our Battle Cry “Oh Yes You Can!” Contact Us 303-444-RACE 303-447-9177 Fax [email protected] www.bolderboulder.com 5500 Cental Avenue, #110, Boulder, CO 80301 BOLDERBOULDER • 5500 Central Avenue, #110 • Boulder, CO 80301 • 303-444-7223 • email: [email protected] • www.bolderboulder.com 9 Timeline | The First 35 Years of Innovation 55,000 Running Course Records: 1995 Men’s – 27:52 Josephat Machuka 1995 Women’s – 32:13 Delillah Asiago 50,000 Wheelchair Course Records: 2004 Men’s – 19:45 Saul Mendoza 1996 Women’s – 25:43 Candace Cable 45,000 1996 Women Participants Exceed Men 40,000 35,000