Run the River: Colorado is a high-visibility endurance and storytelling campaign designed to make the value of the Colorado River impossible to ignore - and to turn that visibility into collaborative action. At the heart of the campaign, ultra runner and water advocate Mina Guli (Thirst Foundation, a 501(c)(3) will run ~2,000 miles the length of the Colorado River, from the Rockies to Mexico (where the river once reached the sea), finishing with a final leg to Los Angeles. Along the route we are hosting community runs, beginning in Boulder, to bring together people, brands and local leaders who care about the future of the river. This 5k is a celebration of Mina's run where the event will happen when she arrives in Boulder as part of her run. This is open to everyone including people walking. Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 20.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Boulder, CO.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
