Thu 11 May 2023
5 Reasons You Should Run the 2023 Boulderthon!
Join us for the best day of your life!
Boulderthon® was created by an avid New York Road Runners runner to spread the joy of marathons.
We believe Boulder, one of the great running hubs of the country, deserves a world-class marathon series. We believe:
Thu 11 May 2023
5 Reasons You Should Run the 2023 Boulderthon!
Join us for the best day of your life!
Race Director
Phil Dumontet lives life in the fast lane. Along with his wife, Phil started Whole Sol Blend Bar, the first all-organic blend bars in the U.S. serving award-winning smoothie bowls, USDA certified organic cold-pressed juice and breakfast. With 4 locations opened and 4 more under development, Whole Sol was voted the Best New Restaurant, Best Brunch, and Best Vegan/Vegetarian in Denver by 5280 Magazine Readers’ Choice in its first year of operation.
Phil, who moved from New York to Boulder in 2017, is a 15-time marathoner with a PR of 2:55, and routinely finishes in the top 20 in his age group. Phil currently serves on the Downtown Boulder Partnership Board. He started the Boulderthon® with the goal of producing a world-class marathon in Boulder, in a new signature downtown-finish format that’s never been done before.
Phil Dumontet is the former CEO of Dashed, one of the largest privately-owned restaurant delivery platforms before it was acquired by Grubhub in 2017, as part of the Foodler acquisition. Phil was recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30, and is a contributor to Forbes, Inc. Magazine, The Washington Post, & The Huffington Post.
Phil can be reached at phil@boulderthon.org.
WHY YOU RUN: When I run, I feel like my best self. I run to run faster. I run to be stronger, in all aspects of my life. Running spills over to all areas of life and helps me be a happier, more productive, & stronger person.
FAVORITE RACE: TCS New York City Marathon
PR RACE: Chicago Marathon 2019
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: LoBo Trail - there’s no better view of the Flatirons & Boulder
WHY BOULDERTHON®: Boulder deserves a signature, premier marathon race series, to celebrate the power of running!
Operations Director
David began his career in events as a triathlete. While competing in an Xterra in Minehead England on the shores of the Bristol Channel, he had a mechanical issue on the bike and ended up running his bike through the moors of Dunster Castle. He came up on an athlete that had a flat, so he offered up his wheel and the participant continued the race. While transitioning from bike to run, this other athlete told the story of the “Yank” who had given up his wheel. When David came through transition, the spectators lit up and cheered him on for his sportsmanship. After the race, Tom Kiely, the founder of the Xterra off-road triathlon event convinced David to host his own Xterra event in Arizona.
David has extensive experience in the field, including 14 years at the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon series. At RnR, he oversaw the complete production & safety of their largest races, with participant counts from 10,000 - 30,000, including their San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, & Nashville editions of the race.
David spent over 14 years would like to think his work in events provides inspiration to thousands throughout the community participating in fitness events and develop healthy lifestyles as a result.
He has built a reputation as a valuable resource throughout the health and fitness industry with well-known national governing organizations such as USA Triathlon, US Masters Swimming, USA Cycling, USA Track & Field and local government agencies across the US.
WHY YOU RUN: It’s my happy place.
FAVORITE RACE: Mt. Lemmon Marathon
PR RACE: Sedona Marathon
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: Mt. Sanitas & Green Mountain
WHY BOULDERTHON®: Simply put, Boulder deserves a high-class marathon & half marathon.
Venue Coordinator
Rossini is a seasoned event professional with 14 years of experience in the field.
With a background in logistics and operations, she specializes in large-scale outdoor events and oversees the event life cycle from concept development to execution by working closely with city agencies, production teams, media professionals, sponsorship and corporate partners to ensure a positive experience for attendees.
During her years at NYRR, Rossini re-designed the post finish experience and oversaw baggage operations for the New York City Marathon, focusing on crowd and emergency management. To date, it's one of her favorite events because it brings out the community spirit in a city of 8.4 million with block parties and spectators along the course and finish to celebrate runners from all over the world.
When she’s not organizing events, Rossini loves whipping up home cooked meals in her kitchen, curling up with a good book, moving through a good flow at the closest yoga studio, enjoying the fresh mountain air, and traveling the world (51 countries and counting!).
WHY BOULDERTHON®: A symbol of health and athleticism, Colorado and Boulder deserves a premier full and half marathon to showcase its natural beauty while highlighting the sport of running.
Community Manager
Alli is a Colorado native, growing up in Louisville, Colorado, surrounded by the incredible endurance community of the Boulder area. She started running in elementary school and found interest in endurance running at a young age, completing her first Half Marathon at age 15 and her first Full Marathon at age 20. She is passionate about helping other young kids get into the sport to build self confidence and create a platform of life long health. Alli holds a degree in Human Nutrition and is passionate about helping others live their healthiest, most empowered lives. She works as a yoga instructor, and is the Community Manager of both Boulderthon and Whole Sol Blend Bar. Alli loves bringing her strengths and knowledge of nutrition and fitness to the race experience and marketing aspects of the race. She is driven to create the best race experience possible using innovative strategies to push the limits of what's possible for running races. She would love to connect
WHY YOU RUN: Running makes me feel like me. It's an outlet, a stress reliever, a way to connect with others, to challenge myself, and to feel pure joy.
FAVORITE RACE: Boston Marathon & LA Marathon
PR RACE: LA Marathon
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: Davidson Mesa & Coal Creek Trail
WHY BOULDERTHON®: I'm thrilled to be a part of this team bringing a world-class race to my hometown and favorite place on earth!
Partnership Director
Meg is an admittedly obsessive runner, with a love for all things food and wine, australian shepherds, and the great outdoors! After earning a Bachelors in Business and Sociology/Pre-Law at Moravian College (now Moravian University!), she began my career in a role with a global technology company, FIS. Meg had the privilege of continuing my career with FIS through multiple roles, selling to a variety of industries, currently working to bring on new clients within our insurance technology space. During this time, Meg also obtained a Masters in Business and Data Analytics from Villanova University. Through the entirety of her career though, running has stayed constant and still does - training for her next marathon and planning for the ones after that, once you've got the bug, it never goes away! In tandem, Meg has had the opportunity to be on the founding team to bring the first ever Boulderthon to life, and bring on our sponsors and partners in order to create long term relationships for the race moving forward.
WHY YOU RUN: For the ultimate way to create new head-space, and to continue to see this beautiful place we call home! Running has been a large part of my life for years now, from starting with my first 5k to the marathons I've completed, every part has been fun, a challenge, and a constant reminder of what our bodies are capable of! - Favorite Race: Boston Marathon! Running Boston was a huge challenge, a difficult course, and a race through bad weather, yet the environment, spectators and city made it a runner's high to remember!
FAVORITE RACE: Boston Marathon! Running Boston was a huge challenge, a difficult course, and a race through bad weather, yet the environment, spectators and city made it a runner's high to remember!
PR RACE: Colfax Half
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: Boulder Creek Trail
WHY BOULDERTHON®: As a running and health mecca in the U.S., Boulder deserves, and has earned the right to what will be THE race to run year after year!
Volunteer & Registration Coordinator
Heather relocated from Boston to Colorado in the Summer of 2022 - so while she may be new to the area, she is no stranger to running, races, or community engagement. Heather served as both President of the Greater Lowell Road Runners and Marketing Director for the Baystate Marathon. She brings with her a strong understanding of community engagement as well as high energy, excitement, and a wealth of experience to contribute as a member of our team and to make this race a real destination for runners from all over.
WHY YOU RUN: Running has always been a time for me when I can be myself; when my kids were younger it was 'my time' to clear my head, focus my thoughts for the day and leave anything I need to out on the road. Anyone can be a runner - if you run, you are a runner.
PR RACE: 2019 Baystate Half Marathon
WHY BOULDERTHON®: Boulderthon was the first 10K I ran after I moved here last year and I loved it so much - I raised my hand to help create the best that Boulder running has to offer!
VP of Customer Operations at Mersive Technologies
Olivier Biscaldi is a passionate executive who has spent the last 15 years managing high performing teams in various technology companies
Never afraid to take on a good challenge, he has worked on many international projects and new initiatives always looking at them as an endurance race with preparation, pacing and tenacity to get them to the finish line.
Olivier is an avid amateur athlete with participations in multiple IRON distance triathlons, marathons and ultra running races. Lately, he has also dabbled with Swim Run racing. Olivier, proud father of two amazing kids, has also been blessed for sharing his life with his wife Anne who is both his inspiration and his long time partner in life, training and races.
WHY YOU RUN: Running is passion I share with my amazing wife. Together and while running, we have explore many parts of the country and the world.
FAVORITE RACE: Aside from the upcoming Boulderthon, which will be hard to beat, my second best is IRONMAN Japan.
PR RACE: My PR is actually here in Boulder doing the Backroad Marathon in 3:45:00. I plan to beat that on the Boulderthon course!
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: I love the LoBo trail, a great trail with an amazing scenery.
WHY BOULDERTHON®: Because there is nothing like it, a Marathon distance at over 5000 ft elevation in the happiest city in the US. I am honored to join the Board and could not pass on this amazing opportunity to help making this race be ones of the best marathons to experience and run!
Chief Credit Officer, Flatirons Bank
Like many others, David Kinney is a transplant to Boulder via the southeast (South Carolina & Atlanta). David graduated from CU Boulder in 2006 and only managed to stay away from incredible trails and mountain lifestyle for a few years before moving back in 2013. David’s love for running began late(r) in life after graduating college and moving to Atlanta. However, his commitment to more mileage and longer distances began when he returned to Boulder leading him to compete in races ranging from 5K to 50 miles (along with other, longer recreational adventures). In addition to running, David is an avid gravel biker, golfer and coast to coast traveler (given family ties on the coasts of both South Carolina and California). David is married to his beautiful bride, Rebecca, and they have two young aspiring trail runners and adventurers (girls; ages 4 and 7)
WHY YOU RUN: Primarily because I’m lazy, but also for the scenery. It’s one of the few sports where you can strap on a pair of shoes and head out the door -- minimal effort, minimal cost (though I consider myself a “gear guy”, and thus almost always have several other pieces of attire, packs, technology, etc.). Additionally, being able to access some of the most beautiful spots and views in Boulder (and really, the country) on foot keeps me coming back!
FAVORITE RACE: 2017 New York City Marathon. It’s an iconic race to begin with, but that year the conditions were perfect and it was part of an amazing get away with my wife.
PR RACE: 2017 Run Rabbit Run 50 miler – 9:16:35 on a fun, but hilly, course to finish 7th overall (though I did win the 2017 Disney Cruise 5K in 17:43 against a much less competitive field)
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: You can find me out on Green Mountain at least two to three days a week in the Spring/Summer
WHY BOULDERTHON®: The BolderBoulder has and always will be iconic, but in a town that is home to some many elite long-distance athletes, the Boulderthon will book-end us as an incredible race destination.
CEO, RRC Associates & Former CEO of
Sean Maher is the CEO of RRC Associates where he oversees all client relations, project management and strategic planning for the firm. RRC is a market research firm working nationwide in the sectors of tourism, the ski industry, parks and recreation and urban district management.
Prior to joining RRC, Sean spent 10 years as CEO of the Downtown Boulder Partnership where he oversaw marketing, operations, events and recruitment for the 49 square block downtown district. Before joining DBP, Sean headed up private and public economic development efforts in Boulder as head of the Boulder Economic Council and also ran the Small Business Development Center.
Before the BEC, Sean started and owned multiple Ben & Jerry’s stores in Boulder and Denver and also worked as a marketing consultant for the Sterling Rice Group. He has also owned outdoor retail and stores in Taos, New Mexico. Sean holds an MBA from the University of Colorado. For fun, Sean loves to travel, bike, hike and run half marathons.
WHY YOU RUN: I run for multiple reasons, including my physical and mental health along with the social aspect and the fact that it just makes me feel great! I meet my brother every few months in a fun city and we run half marathons together. It’s a great way to stay in shape and stay in touch with my family!
FAVORITE RACE: BolderBoulder
PR RACE: RockNRoll Arizona Half Marathon – 1:51.
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space
WHY BOULDERTHON®: Boulder is a global hub for running and I’ve always been puzzled why our community doesn’t have a world class marathon. I’m thrilled that Phil and Alexa have taken on the challenge to finally make it happen and excited to be part of it!
Founder/CEO Race Menu, Inc.
Alain is the founder of a software company and president of a nonprofit. After years as a competitive cyclist and runner, Alain is now a race director, announcer, and technology consultant. Alain has personally produced over 100 races, timed another 100+, and has helped thousands more as their registration and payment technology partner. He founded RACE Cancer Foundation in 2007 to promote health and wellness in his community, reducing the risk of cancer while raising funds and awareness for organizations dedicated to fighting cancer. RACE, a 501c3 nonprofit, produces more than one dozen running events annually in the Greater Boston area. In 2009, Alain founded RaceMenu, a software company which builds payment technology solutions for hundreds of event organizers across the United States. Alain will be running his 16th consecutive Boston Marathon in April 2020. He and his wife Kathleen live in Boston's Oak Square neighborhood with their daughters Kendall and Kyla.
WHY YOU RUN: Running keeps me humble, and connected to my tribe.
FAVORITE RACE: Super Sunday
PR RACE: 3:11 @ 2019 Boston Marathon
FAVORITE PLACE TO RUN: Anywhere on the Boulderthon course!
WHY BOULDERTHON®: Finishing on the Pearl Street Mall, of course!
