š Boulderās Sunset Run Club Comes With Dinner
š Boulderās Training Season Has Officially Begun
Happy Monday, Boulder! š
Thereās something about May in Boulder that makes everyone suddenly start talking about āgetting a few miles in.ā The trails are packed, the sunsets hit different, and somehow your coworker who ādoesnāt runā is now casually training for a 10K. If youāve been waiting for the perfect excuse to move your body, eat good food, and soak up a spring evening by the waterā¦ keep reading.
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š Dash, Dine & Repeat at the Boulder Reservoir
Boulderās favorite time of year is here: race season. And if the BOLDERBoulder has been sitting in the back of your mind like a looming fitness challenge wrapped in patriotic costumes and cardio, the Dash & Dine 5K Run Series might be your perfect warm-up.
Starting May 5, this weekly series turns the Boulder Reservoir into a laid-back training party where the goal is simple: run hard, hang out harder.
Hereās the setup:
š A scenic 5K out-and-back route along the Reservoir roads and dams
š Sunset views that almost make you forget your legs are tired
š½ļø Dinner included afterward for paid participants
š Giveaways, age-group recognitions, and community vibes after the run
š Family-friendly and beginner-friendly ā whether youāre chasing a PR or just trying to survive your first 5K
The best part? It doesnāt feel like one of those intimidating race environments where everyone looks sponsored by a shoe company. Itās more āBoulder spring social run meets picnic energy.ā
And honestly, Boulder Reservoir might be one of the best places imaginable to accidentally become a runner. One minute youāre jogging beside the water thinking, āIāll just do this once.ā Next thing you know, youāre googling hydration belts and debating carb-loading strategies.
The series runs on:
š May 5
š May 12
š May 19
So whether youāre training for BOLDERBoulder, trying to shake off winter mode, or just looking for a fun Tuesday evening outside, this one checks all the boxes.
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Our Restaurant Finder takes the guesswork out of dining by showing you the best local restaurants based on real reviews and vibes, not just ratings. Whether youāre in the mood for a quick bite or a date-night spot, weāve got you. No endless scrolling, no decision fatigue...just solid recs.
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š³ Now Voting: Boulderās Best Brunch
Beer had its moment. Now itās brunch time.
Weāre opening voting for Best Brunch in Boulder, celebrating the spots that turn slow mornings into a full-on ritual. Think breakfast burritos, strong coffee, patio hangs, and dishes you keep coming back for.
If thereās a place you always recommend (or secretly gatekeep), nowās the time to show it some love.
š See You By The Reservoir
Boulder somehow turns exercise into a social event better than almost anywhere else, and this series feels peak Boulder in the best way. Forward this to your workout buddy, your āI should start running againā friend, or the person who only agrees to cardio if food is included afterward. See you next week!
Keep the recs coming, keep voting, and if thereās a place youāre convinced belongs on the next list, just hit reply. I really do read every single one.
See you Wednesday, Boulder. š»
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