Steady pace to normalcy

45TH BOLDER BOULDER THROUGH THE LENS

Conner Mantz collapses after winning the men’s pro race for a third consecutive time during the 45th Bolder Boulder on Monday.

Abel Licon of Longmont comes across the finish line during Monday’s Bolder Boulder citizen’s race. PHOTOS BY CLIFF GRASSMICK — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Logan Coppock of Longmont spins his vest as he finishes Monday’s race.

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More than 52,000 people ran this year’s Bolder Boulder as the race appears to have fully recovered from the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic of five years ago. Cooler temperatures made for fast times, and records were a theme in the pro races. Here are a few more photos from the finish line.