Bolder Boulder kicks off summer fun

State of play: More than 50,000 people and dinosaurs are expected to race through Boulder before finishing inside Folsom Field at the University of Colorado.

• Registration is still open, with entries starting at $74.
• Yes, but: Organizers say registration is nearing capacity.

👟 If you go: The race starts at 30th and Walnut streets, with check-in beginning at 5:30am.

• The wheelchair division kicks things off at 6:40am, followed by the A wave at 6:45am.
• Remaining waves begin between 7 and 9:24am.
• The annual Memorial Day tribute inside Folsom Field starts at noon.

🚗 Parking: Parking will be limited and traffic will be messy.

• Paid parking near the finish line is available on CU's campus south of Colorado Avenue and Regent Drive.
• Paid parking near the start is available on Marine Street.
• All parking is first-come, first-served this year. Lots open three hours before race time.

🚲 Other options: Skipping the parking nightmare may be a safer strategy.

• Drop-offs are available on westbound Arapahoe Avenue between 38th and 30th streets and northbound 28th Street Frontage Road between Courdry Court and 28th Street.

• Rideshare drop-offs are in CU lot 434 off Engineering Drive and lot 204 near 18th Street and Euclid Avenue.
• Google is offering free first-come, first-served bike parking at its offices near 30th and Pearl streets. Bring your own lock.
• There will be no dedicated race shuttle service this year.

⛔️ Road closures: Expect major slowdowns around central Boulder throughout the morning.

• 30th Street will close between Arapahoe Avenue and Pearl Street.
• Portions of Folsom, Walnut, 13th and 19th streets will also be impacted during the race.
• Police are urging residents to expect heavy congestion as racers and spectators leave the area.