More than 40,000 runners, joggers and walkers are expected to cross the finish line Monday at Folsom Field for the annual Bolder Boulder 10K race.

Why it matters: Now in its 45th year, the Memorial Day tradition is one of the largest road races in the nation and a major economic driver.

State of play: The 2024 race ranked as the fourth-largest running event in the country, according to Running USA, a trade organization. Its 41,491 finishers represented a nearly 20% increase from the prior year.

• Only the New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon and Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta are larger.

What they're saying: "It's one of the most special races you can be a part of for any pro athlete," said Drew Hunter, a professional runner on Team USA, in an interview with Denver7. "Finishing in a stadium with 50,000 people is pretty incredible, especially for us track athletes."

By the numbers: Visit Boulder, the city's booster, estimates last year's race generated $23 million in direct and indirect economic impacts.

• Approximately 87,000 people attended and roughly 24,000 stayed overnight in the area, spending millions at local restaurants and retail shops.

The intrigue: This year's race starters are University of Colorado Boulder athletic director Rick George and 100-year-old superfan Peggy Coppom.

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⚾ The Colorado Rockies host the New York Yankees for a three-game series that starts tomorrow with additional games Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Prices vary.

📍 The Rocky Mountain Stamp Show, now in its 74th year, takes place tomorrow through Sunday at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora.

📌 A wreath-laying ceremony with a flyover takes place Saturday at the Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora in honor of the World War II generation. It starts at 8am with a pancake breakfast and the ceremony begins at 10am.

🎺 The Memorial Day Festival on Old South Gaylord Street starts at 4pm Saturday and runs through Monday. Expect live music all weekend with food trucks and drinks available.

🎶 Levitt Pavilion hosts a free concert Saturday featuring Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears with Derek Woods Band.

🎨 Sundays on Santa Fe returns with gallery tours and boutique shopping from 11am to 3pm.

🇺🇸 Colorado's largest Memorial Day parade takes place Monday in Commerce City. The event starts at 8:45am, with the parade kicking off at 9:30am.

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"Earnhardt" available now on Prime Video

The vibe: This four-part documentary is a deep dive into the life, career and complex family dynamics of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, with archival footage, home videos and interviews from his children, competitors and close friends.

"Big Mouth" season eight available tomorrow on Netflix

State of play: Nick Kroll's NSFW animated series comes to an end as the gang faces new challenges in high school like puberty, driving and uncertain futures.

What to try: Two seasons of the show's spinoff, "Human Resources," are available to stream.

"Fountain of Youth" available tomorrow on Apple TV+

The intrigue: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman and Stanley Tucci star in this action-adventure film about two estranged siblings who reunite to find the mythological fountain of youth.

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