Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCassandra Palmer warms up as runners shadows are cast against race fencing at the start of the citizens race of the Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019. This is the 41st annual running of the race that draws more than 50,000 runners from all over the world to Boulder.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPhuong Nguyen, of Centennial, blows her hands as she tries to warm up before the start of the citizens race at this year's Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDressed as the Hulk, Drake Hampton, center, jumps in the air to keep warm at the start of the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCole Trautman (A402) who dressed up as Dr. Strange, and Stephen Haysley (A363) who dressed up as Captain America, take off from the start line to being the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA runner wears a purple wig as she makes her way along Walnut street during the citizens race of the Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRacers make their way up Folsom Street during the citizens race in this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostColorado native Ian Butler stays ahead of the pack quickly during the citizens race in this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019. Butler won the race in 30:55.5 seconds.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTiffany Leitgeb gets ready to grab water at an aid station along Walnut street during the citizens race of the Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDave Norman, a member of the Brassaholics, performs for racers during the citizens race in this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRacers run along Folsom street during the citizens race in this year's Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAiden Harrington hangs onto his stuffed animal Peek-A-Choo as he watches racers while they take part in the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMaria Dinkelmann, in back, watches her friends from left to right Jessica Conn, Jennifer Krajewski, middle, and Cindy Cirolla, right, take shots of peppermint schnapps along Walnut Street during the citizens race at this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBarrett Carpenter, dressed only in a small bathing suit and a cowboy hat, gets high fives from people in the stadium during the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAnna Yensen, left, takes a selfie with the Ultimate Warrior, middle, and Animal Lod, right, at the finish line of the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostArmy Sgt. Cordell Monroe gets high fives from people in the stadium during the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA family runs toward Folsom Field on their way to finishing the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChristina Hamerly and her friends hold their hands in the air as they enter the stadium during the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostElysia Lovak, right, kisses Anthony Rosenstraw after he proposed to her at the finish line of the citizens race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe elite racers in the men's race get a fast start down Folsom street during Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKenyan runner Benard Ngeno, (M15) pulls away from the pack of racers early to eventually win the men's professional race of this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019. Ngeno finished in 28:29, the 8th fastest time in the history of the Bolder Boulder men's professional race. He clocked his first mile at 4:20.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostYoung kids try to keep up with Kenyan runner Benard Ngeno, left, as he races past during the men's professional race in this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Daniel Petty, ap/The Denver PostAmerican Aliphine Tuliamuk (1) races with Hiwot Yemer, of Ethiopia, (21) Meseret Tola, of Ethiopia, (20) and Rahma Chota, of Ethiopia, (19) during the women's professional 10k race during this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKenyan runner Benard Ngeno wins the men's professional race at this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019. Ngeno finished in 28:29 to run the 8th fastest time in the history of the Bolder Boulder men's professional race. He clocked his first mile at 4:20.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKenyan runner Benard Ngeno raises his arms as he enters Folsom Field on his way to winning the men's professional race at this year's Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019. Ngeno finished in 28:29 to run the 8th fastest time in the history of the Bolder Boulder men's professional race. He clocked his first mile at 4:20.
Daniel Petty, The Denver PostHiwot Yemer (20) wins the women's professional Bolder Boulder 10K at the University of Colorado's Folsom Field on May 27, 2019, in Boulder.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people watch as members of the Fort Carson 4th Infantry Division Mounted Honor Guard take part in the Memorial Day Tribute held in Folsom Field after the running of Bolder Boulder in 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMembers of the Fort Carson 4th Infantry Division Mounted Honor Guard take part in the Memorial Day Tribute held in Folsom Field after the running of Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThree Gold star families were honored during the Bolder Boulder Memorial Day Tribute held in Folsom Field after the running of Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019. Seated in the front row are from left to right: WWII veteran Stewart Boone, Rick Anderson, second from left, his son Kyle, and wife Debora, who lost their son Christopher "Doc" Anderson on Dec. 4, 2006 in the line of duty,, Sgt. Greg Edwards, right, and his wife Christina, second from right. Christopher "Doc" Anderson was a Navy corpsman deployed with the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines in Ramadi Iraq. While on patrol, Anderson's unit was attacked.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTwo Navy F-16's fly over Folsom Stadium as members of the Fort Carson 4th Infantry Division Honor Guard take part in the Memorial Day Tribute held in Folsom Field after the running of Bolder Boulder on May 27, 2019.
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Cassandra Palmer warms up as runners shadows are cast against race fencing at the start of the citizens race of the Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019. This is the 41st annual running of the race that draws more than 50,000 runners from all over the world to Boulder.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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More than 50,000 runners hit the pavement to compete in this year’s Bolder Boulder race on May 27, 2019. Memorial Day marked the 41st annual running of the race, which drew runners from across the world.