🏃‍♂️ Trivia, Climbing & a 5K Pub Run – Your Boulder Monday Plans

Weather

Monday is serving up classic Colorado mood swings. The day starts off nice enough—partly sunny and warm, with a high near 61°F—but by the afternoon, rain showers roll in. By evening? Snow might crash the party. Classic.

🌦 Monday: Mostly sunny early, then rain showers turning to snow in the evening. High 61°F. Winds NNE at 5-10 mph.
❄ Tonight: Rain and snow mix, becoming all snow after 9 PM. Low around 35°F. Winds N at 10-15 mph.
🌄 Sunrise: 6:30 AM | 🌅 Sunset: 5:55 PM
🌙 Moon: Waxing Crescent | Moonset: 10:50 PM

🔎 Tuesday's Storm Alert: More rain and snow on the way! Get the details on what to expect here.

Top Stories

⛷ Avalanche Danger Increasing
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🐟 Fish Die-Off at Dodd Reservoir
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🚶‍♂️ Hiking with No Off-Leash Dogs
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🌄 A Sunrise Worth Stopping For
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🌮 Best Mexican Food in Boulder—According to Opinionated Locals
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🏈 Big-Time Recruit Eyeing CU Boulder
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Things To Do

🎸 Boulder 5K Pub Run Club at Sanitas Brewing
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sanitas Brewing Company, 3550 Frontier Ave, Suite A, Boulder, CO 80301
🏃‍♂️ Lace up your running shoes and join this casual 5K run, open to all paces! Runners meet outside Sanitas Brewing and take off on a scenic route before regrouping for post-run beers. Bonus: mention the pub run for happy hour pricing!
🔗 Join the run

🧗 Movement Monday Night Meetup
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Movement Climbing and Fitness, 2845 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80301
🤝 Meet fellow climbers of all levels at this weekly gathering. The group kicks things off near the lower right staircase at Movement between 5:00-5:15 PM before hitting the walls. Afterward, they usually head to a local pub for food and drinks.
🔗 More details

❓ Trivia Night at Beyond the Mountain Brewing
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Beyond the Mountain Brewing, 6035 Longbow Drive, Unit 109, Boulder, CO 80301
🧠 Test your knowledge at this fun-filled trivia night hosted by "This is a Clue." Grab a craft beer, gather your team, and get ready for some brain teasers!
🔗 Event details

🎤 Open Mic Night at Roots Music Project
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80301
🎶 Got a song in your heart? Take the stage or just enjoy some great local talent at this weekly open mic night! Performers of all levels are welcome.
🔗 Sign up or learn more

That’s a wrap for Monday in Boulder! Whether you’re testing your trivia skills, scaling the walls at Movement, or lacing up for the 5K pub run, there’s plenty to keep you busy before the snow rolls in. Stay warm, stay curious, and we’ll see you out there!