Walk 360 Slow Marathon

TYPE: Long Distance | PACE: Fitness/Conversational | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, dirt trails, paved multi-use paths | DISTANCE: Approx. 26 miles

Celebrate Walk and Bike Month by walking ALL the way around Boulder on the 26-mile Walk 360 Slow Marathon!

On Saturday, June 27, we'll go on a grand all-day adventure, walking counter-clockwise around the city on a BRAND NEW Walk 360 route, with several significant updates from previous years:

• This year, we're starting and ending in South Boulder! We'll meet at the Table Mesa Shopping Center, outside Neptune Mountaineering.
• Rather than walking along the US 36 Bikeway, we will connect with the South Boulder Creek Trail from CU South.
• On the western side, we will connect with the Mesa Trail from Chautauqua Park, following it to the Bear Canyon Trail, skipping the city streets.

See the NEW full route map here. Throughout the day, we'll traverse every kind of walking surface in the city, explore diverse neighborhoods and enjoy cool parks and open spaces along Boulder's urban edges. There are five designated rest stops along the way, with two hosted by Boulder Ramblers community members.

Registration is required and is free. Everyone who completes the route will receive a Walk 360 sticker. Challenge yourself to this one-of-a-kind adventure!

Schedule and Planning: We'll meet in the plaza outside of Neptune Mountaineering Cafe at Table Mesa Shopping Center at 7:00 a.m. and finish the full loop by about 5:30 p.m.

Please note: the Neptune Mountaineering Cafe will not be open, but you can go into King Soopers to use the restroom and pick up refreshments. King Soopers opens at 6 am. We are meeting by Neptune because that is the best place for a large group to gather.

We'll walk counter-clockwise, going from Table Mesa to East Boulder Recreation Center via South Boulder Creek Trail, north to Valmont Bike Park, stop in the Holiday neighborhood for lunch, continue around to North Boulder Park and Chautauqua Park, hike OSMP trails to South Boulder's Shanahan Ridge neighborhood, then close the loop at our starting place.

Walking Movement Leaders: This event will be led by experienced Ramblers, including Darcy, who created the Walk 360 in 2017. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder." You can reach Darcy at (720) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.

Trip Notes:
~ Our route takes us around the city, in the city. There are plenty of "bail points" if you don't feel like you can finish the route. That said, please do prepare to walk the entire 26 miles. Please ONLY sign up for this urban hike if you are ready to walk ALL DAY!
~ Before the event, you must familiarize yourself with the map. The route is also mapped in two parts in CalTopo: eastern half and western half.
~ We highly recommend you download the CalTopo app and follow the maps in the app. Darcy will also create new turn-by-turn directions before the event to provide participants with more guidance.
~ Prepare for rocky, steep, uneven paths on some of the trails.
~ Dogs are NOT allowed on this event (some trail sections do not allow them).

Waiver of Liability: By signing up for this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being throughout the event. This is a volunteer-led experience. Volunteers are not liable for any injury or illness that may happen during the event or that results from participating in this event. Please take good care to sign up for only walks or hikes that are within your skill level and comfort. As always, have fun and be safe!