Run the beautiful rural backroads of Boulder, Colorado. Start and finish at the Boulder Reservoir. 85% of course is on soft-pack county dirt road. Fully supported; great food and drink at the finish, including local microbrews! Half marathon is out and back; full is a loop course...both are relatively flat, with a few gentle hills. A great first-timers race. Register today!

Boulder Backroads Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

After winning the Boulder Marathon in 2004 and 2005, Jason Saitta returned to win the 2008 edition of the 26.2 mile race in 2 hours, 34 minutes and 38 seconds. The 23 year old had a high fever the night before the race and immediately sat down after the event to receive medical treatment.

Saitta battles to Boulder Marathon win

Human Interest Story

The Boulder Backroads Marathon will have about 2,000 participants this weekend. Most of the athletes should be resting up this week as the training and mileage of preparing for the race should have been done in the previous few months. Jeff Mason, race director, will continue the tradition of organizing water stops and fuel stations along the scenic route.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results