Pearl Street Mile
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Event Overview
The Pearl Street Mile is a running event held on the Pearl Street Mall in Downtown Boulder. The competition features a multi-lapped criterium course where participants run past several historical landmarks. The route begins at the intersection of Spruce Street and 14th Street and consists of 3.75 laps around the Boulder Court House and the Pearl Street Mall area.
The course takes runners past notable locations including the 1909 Boulderado Hotel, the 1906 Boulder Theater, the 1933 Boulder Court House, and the Pearl Street Mall itself. The event atmosphere includes a DJ and localized spectators along the route.
Available Distances
- Kids 800m
- 1 Mile
The one-mile distance is organized into various categories based on age, experience, and estimated finish times. These include specific waves for families, high school students, masters athletes, and elite runners.
Race Guidelines
The event allows the use of baby strollers on the course. However, dogs are not permitted to participate in the races. Registration fees are non-refundable. Participants who register by the mid-May deadline are eligible for a commemorative event shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
