I ran Boulder Backroads in both '99 (inaugural) and 2000, but then moved to Sacramento. Otherwise, I would be back every year. Even the snow and mud in 2000 did not detract from the experience. I will surely run BB again!

I had a great run. Beautiful views. I can't say enough about the volunteers; the aid stations were well staffed. This was appreciated given the hot day. Tough hill at mile 20. I'd recommend this one to anyone.

The hills are plentiful, but the overall course is excellent. It didn't hurt that the day was beautiful, with blue skies and awesome views of the flatirons. This is a great quiet, scenic race.

The hills are quite real on this one but the views are gorgeous, the dirt roads are easy on the feet and it was a typically beautiful late summer day in Colorado (clear blue skies, bit warm at the end). Am very proud of my first marathon try and finish of 5:09 -- no one looks at their watch in this one. The crowd is small but very supportive, lots of aid stations. Overall, I wouldn't have changed anything other than perhaps a faster time as I'm looking for at future finish lines :-)

Make no mistake, this is a hilly unforgiving course. Very little shade made for a very hot run on a warm day (75ish degrees). Aid stations were very well manned every couple of miles and the few spectators that made it out for the race were enthusiastic. Very scenic. Probably won't run a PR here but I would recommend this marathon due to great organization and wonderful views of the Rockies.

This was a great experience for a first marathon. The course is beautiful, aid stations were every 2 miles, and the spectators and volunteers were great!

What seemed a gorgeous day, turned out to be a hot day on an unforgiving course. I found myself very dehydrated early in the race even though I took in fluids at every aid station. The constant rolling hills sucked energy from my legs as I ran into the Wall long before mile 20. Let it be said that this is a tough course! While the temperature was a warm 75 degrees, with no trees to hide under and running at over 5280 feet, the sun beat down without mercy. An earlier start to the Marathon than 8:00 might help somewhat.
Credit is due to a very well organized race. Parking was much easier than in the past, and the aid stations were run well. Gu was plentiful and always far ahead of the water table making it easy to grab a Gu, suck it down, and be ready for water without ever having to stop. Later in the race there were even pretzels, bananas, and brownies. Could have stopped and had a nice picnic.

This was my first Marathon, and I could never have imagined such an awesome experience. The course was wonderful. No race could ever match these aesthetics! The mountains and the water were beautiful. The support volunteers at the aid stations were great, and the spectators were also a huge help. From beginning to end, it was a fantastic experience!

The course has beautiful views of the front range. Aid stations were plentiful, (every 2 miles) and were well organized. Not a lot of spectators, but those that were there were very enthusiastic. The course surface is predominately on dirt roads. Though easier on the legs, the footing can be somewhat difficult in places due to gravel, loose dirt and washboard surface on the road. Weather this year was nice, 55-70 degrees.

Although there was an unexpected snowstorm, there were moments when the clouds cleared enough to enjoy views of the mountains and surrounding area. Being a 'backroads' course, the snow produced some pretty soupy conditions for most of the race. The aid stations were absolutely fantastic. The volunteers had plenty of everything for everybody and delivered it in a professional manner. Most of the course had few fans and was pretty quiet. It was a very enjoyable first marathon and one that I look forward to running again and again.