Boulderthon Announces Boulder Country Day School as Title Sponsor of Kids Fun Run

September 23, 2025

Boulderthon partners with local school to inspire the next generation of young runners

BOULDER, Colo. (September 23, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Boulderthon, presented by PUMA, has announced its partnership with Boulder Country Day School as the title sponsor of the fourth annual Kids Fun Run, returning on Sept. 28. The multi-year sponsorship will run through the 2027 event, highlighting a shared commitment to engaging local youth and fostering community involvement through fitness. Registration for the Boulder Country Day School Kids Fun Run is open.

“We see a strong connection between Boulderthon and our values at Boulder Country Day School. Boulderthon is a wonderful community builder and that really resonates with us. Being the presenting sponsor of a healthy, family-focused event is something we are excited to be a part of and with a variety of race options, our entire community of preschool through middle school families can find a way to participate,” said Diana Emerson, director of marketing and alumni relations at Boulder Country Day School. “We also have a large running community within our school, including our cross country coaches who were All Americans and members of NCAA Division 1 championship teams. Our cross country team is excited to hit the race course!”

Boulder Country Day School is a leading private school serving students two and a half years old through eighth grade in the local Boulder area. Founded in 1998, they are committed to upholding the highest standard for a balanced educational experience through emphasized values in inclusivity, safety, discovery, resilience and positive contribution.

“Boulder Country Day School’s support of the Kids Fun Run is such an exciting addition to Boulderthon,” said Alexa Squillaro, event director of Boulderthon, presented by PUMA. “We’re so excited to work together to encourage local youth to connect with their community and embrace an active lifestyle. We look forward to inspiring the next generation of distance runners in Boulder and beyond!”

The Boulder Country Day School Kids Fun Run race will begin at 9 a.m. at 19th Street and Pearl Street, and finish on the historic Pearl Street Mall. All parents have the opportunity to run for free alongside their child.

For more information on Boulderthon, presented by PUMA, visit www.boulderthon.org, and follow the event on Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT BOULDERTHON® PRESENTED BY PUMA

Boulderthon, presented by PUMA, was created in 2021 by avid New York Road Runner, Phil Dumontet, with the goal of bringing a world-class marathon to one of the great running hubs of the country. It is a Boston Marathon Qualifying (BQ), USATF Sanctioned Event, measured by a Level A USATF Course Measurer, representing the highest level of certification for a marathon race. The race offers a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and children’s races. For more information, visit www.boulderthon.org.

ABOUT BOULDER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Boulder Country Day School is a leading private school serving students 2 ½ years old – 8th grade located on the east side of Boulder, CO in the Gunbarrel neighborhood adjacent to the Twin Lake Open Space. In partnership with our outstanding faculty and committed families, we uphold the highest standard for our balanced educational experience. Through small class sizes and innovative engagement in a supportive environment, students at BCD learn to explore and apply their strengths. Guided by our values, we believe the empowered minds that graduate from BCD will be the ones to ignite global change.