Building from Boulder, CO
Technology × Endurance × Storytelling
Founder • CEO • Builder • Sub-2:45 marathoner

Building the
future of
endurance.

Phil Dumontet is CEO of Brooksee and Laurel Innovations, founder of Boulderthon, and host of The Future of Running Series on Head Start. He builds companies and experiences that bring people together through endurance, storytelling, and innovation.

Phil Dumontet Boulder, CO · 2026
2:42
Marathon PR · Personal Bests
60K+
Annual participant experiences served at Brooksee
17K+
Boulderthon participants in 2026
350+
Endurance events powered by Laurel / yr
13×
Future of Running Series episodes
30 Under 30 · Class of 2016
40Under 40
BizWest · Boulder Valley
WSJREVEL Quoted CITIUS MAGOlympic Trials Q&A USA TODAYTop 10 in America · 3 Years Running Runner's WorldBest Fall Marathons Forbes30 Under 30 The Washington PostContributor Inc.5× Inc. 5000 Fast CompanyContributor EntrepreneurContributor WiredContributor Business InsiderContributor SlateMid-Major Marathons Daily CameraBoulderthon Profile WSJREVEL Quoted CITIUS MAGOlympic Trials Q&A USA TODAYTop 10 in America · 3 Years Running Runner's WorldBest Fall Marathons Forbes30 Under 30 The Washington PostContributor Inc.5× Inc. 5000 Fast CompanyContributor EntrepreneurContributor WiredContributor Business InsiderContributor SlateMid-Major Marathons Daily CameraBoulderthon Profile
Latest News Recent coverage & updates
01 / Work Current Work

Building companies and experiences at the intersection of endurance, storytelling, and innovation.

From founding Dashed and Boulderthon to leading Brooksee and Laurel, Phil’s work has centered on making physical-world experiences more connected, more measurable, and more memorable.

BrookseeExperience & Distribution
LaurelTechnology & Intelligence
BoulderthonCommunity & Impact
Experience & Distribution
Portland Marathon — produced by BrookseePortland Marathon

Brooksee

Chief Executive Officer

One of America’s largest endurance event organizers — serving 60,000+ annual participant experiences across a portfolio of marquee endurance brands. The portfolio includes Phoenix Marathon, Las Vegas Marathon, Portland Marathon, Mesa Marathon, and the REVEL Race Series.

Recent recognition: 4 of the Top 10 Boston Qualifying Races in America (FindMyMarathon.com), including #1, #2, #5 and #6.

Annual participant experiences60K+
Marquee race brands8
Boston qualifying recognitionTop 10
Brooksee.com · Experience & Distribution
Technology & Intelligence
Surf City Marathon — powered by LaurelSurf City Marathon

Laurel

Chief Executive Officer

Laurel is turning race timing into race storytelling.

Laurel powers next-generation race timing, live tracking, and storytelling for more than 500 endurance events annually, supporting races ranging from fast-growing regional events to marquee experiences with 30,000+ participants, including Bay to Breakers, Boston 10K for Women, Surf City Marathon, Saucony Philly Love Run, and 2XU Long Beach Marathon.

Traditional timing systems give runners a finish time, a place, and a few splits. Laurel was built around a different idea: someone trains for months, wakes up early, pushes through hard miles, and should walk away with more than a row in a spreadsheet. With real-time tracking updates as often as every tenth of a mile, white-labeled race apps, AI-powered Race Recaps, fan engagement, safety visibility, and broadcast-ready data, Laurel creates experiences runners remember, relive, and share.

Events supported annually350+
Real-time trackingEvery 0.1 mi
Core thesisTiming → Storytelling
Live race intelligenceSafety + fan visibility
Laurelt.com · Technology & Intelligence
Community & Impact
Boulderthon — Boulder, ColoradoDowntown Boulder · Race Day

Boulderthon

Founder

Founded Boulder’s signature community endurance experience as a nonprofit-driven event designed to strengthen the city through movement, connection, and lasting impact. What began with 1,600 runners has grown to 17,000+ participants in 2026, drawing athletes from all 50 states and 18+ countries.

Beyond race day, Boulderthon was built to create year-round community value through local partnerships and initiatives including Tom Watson Park adoption, public water fountain projects, trail safety efforts, nonprofit impact programs, and support for Boulder businesses. Ranked Top 10 Marathon in America by USA TODAY — 2023–2026 — and the #2 fastest-growing marathon in the country, Boulderthon has become a $13.9M annual economic-impact engine for the city.

2026 Highlight: Boulderthon by lululemon will introduce a first-of-its-kind U.S. finisher experience: every participant who crosses the finish line will earn a limited-edition lululemon finisher shirt, reimagining traditional race swag as a premium and collectible part of the race experience.

Participants in 202617K+
USA TODAYTop 10
Growth storyUp from 1,600
Growth ranking#2 Fastest
Economic impact$13.9M
“Boulderthon is a strategic asset for the City of Boulder and one of our most important annual events.”John Tayer
“Community events like Boulderthon offer a unique opportunity to enrich the lives of locals, and to invite more people from around the country and the world to see why we love our home here at the foot of the Flatirons. Local businesses see a boost, visitors leave feeling excited about their experiences, and the benefits for our city are significant and lasting.”Mayor Aaron Brockett
Boulderthon.org · Community & Impact
02 / Builds From the Ground Up

Built enduring brands from scratch — and modernized physical-world businesses for a new era.

From founding companies to leading product and go-to-market strategy, Phil has helped scale brands by combining technology, storytelling, and operational execution.

№ 01 · Founded / Acquired

Dashed

Boston, MA · Successful exit to Grubhub in 2017

Founded by Phil in Boston to bring a modern technology layer to local food delivery before the category became mainstream. Dashed became the largest privately-owned restaurant delivery platform in the Northeast, earned recognition as a 5-Time Inc. 5000 company, and completed a successful exit to Grubhub in 2017.

Inc. 5000 Honoree
№ 02 · Founded

Boulderthon

Boulder, CO · The Signature Race

Founded by Phil to give Boulder — the fitness capital of the U.S. — the world-class downtown marathon it deserved. From 1,600 runners in year one to 17,000+ participants this year, drawing all 50 states and 18+ countries. Named Top 10 Marathon in America by USA TODAY — 2023–2026 — ranked the #2 fastest-growing marathon in America, and generating an estimated $13.9M annual economic impact for Boulder.

17K+ Participants in 2026
$13.9M Economic Impact
№ 03 · Launched

Phoenix Marathon

Phoenix, AZ · Inaugural Dec 13, 2025

Launched by Brooksee to give the 5th-largest U.S. city its first-ever signature marathon. The largest inaugural event in Brooksee's history — 7,200+ runners from all 50 states and 12+ countries. Now part of Phoenix's bid to host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials.

7,200+ Inaugural Field
№ 04 · Re-Launching

Las Vegas Marathon

Las Vegas, NV · Re-Launch 2027

A reimagined chapter of one of America's most iconic destination marathons — built around an exceptional course, stronger community connection, and a runner-first experience from start to finish.

2027 Re-Launch Year
Phil's Philosophy

Do the hard things
that change you.



Endurance taught me that discipline, consistency, and showing up repeatedly do more than produce results — they shape who you become.

— Phil Dumontet
03 / About The Operator-Athlete

Built one company on a bicycle. Now building what comes next.

Phil Dumontet running the Boston Marathon
128th Boston Marathon Bib 1989 · Team Hoyt

Technology should make human experiences more meaningful — a belief that shapes the products, events, and communities Phil helps build.

Recognition & Credentials
  • Forbes 30 Under 30FORBES
  • Dashed · 5-Time Inc. 5000 CompanyINC. 2013–17
  • Boulderthon Top 10 Marathon in America · 2023–2026USA TODAY
  • Boulderthon Best Fall MarathonsRUNNER'S WORLD
  • Quoted on REVEL & the Future of BQ RacingWSJ
  • Boulder Valley 40 Under 40BIZWEST
  • Co-author — Phoenix Bid · 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials2026
  • Host — The Head Start Podcast2024+
  • Keynote — Nat'l Race Directors Summit'24, '25
  • 19-Time Marathoner · 2:42 PRSUB-2:45
  • Boston College — Carroll School of Mgmt '09BC '09
  • Contributor — The Washington PostWAPO
  • Contributor — Entrepreneur · Fast Company · Inc.ENT/FC/INC
  • Contributor — Business InsiderBI
04 / Speaking Keynotes & Panels

The signature keynote — for the people building what's next in endurance.

Phil keynotes industry summits, founder conferences, and corporate offsites on the future of endurance, AI in sports, and what it takes to build category-defining companies — drawing on a rare blend of operator scar tissue, athlete-level obsession, and direct conversations with the most powerful CEOs in the sport.

Available for 45-minute keynotes, fireside chats, and moderated panels — virtual or in-person. Recent venues include the National Race Directors Summit (2024 and 2025), Running USA, the Race Directors Summit Toronto, industry conferences, and founder communities across the U.S.

The Running Event · Organized Panel

Why Run Clubs Are the New Growth Channel for Retailers:
A Boulderthon Case Study

The Running Event · Industry Panel

A practical conversation on how run clubs, retailers, and race brands can work together to build community, drive participation, and create durable growth channels around endurance.

Run Clubs Retailers Race Directors Community Growth
Signature Keynote · 45 min

The Future of Running:
10 Lessons Shaping the Next Era of Endurance Events

Delivered at the National Race Directors Summit · 2024 · 2025

The running boom is here — but it won't look like the last one. From Boston's leadership in inclusivity and Chicago's commitment to sustainability, to NYRR and IRONMAN reimagining fan engagement, the future of endurance events is already unfolding. Drawn from in-depth conversations with leaders from the Abbott World Marathon Majors, NYRR, the B.A.A., the Chicago Marathon, IRONMAN, the TCS Sydney Marathon, and futurist voices at TCS — Phil distills the 10 most important lessons and bold bets shaping the future of the sport.

Whether you direct a local 5K or a major marathon, you'll leave with clear next steps to grow participation and build stronger races — year after year.

№ 01
Community & Inclusivity
Why runners buy belonging, not bibs.
№ 02
Sustainability & Legacy
Designing races for the long term.
№ 03
Volunteer & Fan Engagement
Turning supporters into ambassadors.
№ 04
Marketing & Growth
How to grow your race in today's market.
№ 05
Technology & Innovation
A coming paradigm shift in how races are told.
Race Directors Sports Tech Founders Brand & Marketing Endurance Industry
05 / Podcast The Future of Running Series

The CEOs and leaders shaping the next era of endurance — in their own words.

A series on Head Start by RaceDirectorsHQ

The Future of Running Series is Phil's interview series on Head Start — the leading podcast for race directors, produced by RaceDirectorsHQ.com. Each conversation with the world's top race leaders is distilled into a signature "10 Lessons" essay — practical, actionable, and forward-looking guidance for the people running the sport.

Presented by Brooksee on Head Start — the leading podcast for race directors. Recent guests include the CEOs of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, New York Road Runners, the Boston Athletic Association, the IRONMAN Group, and the race directors of London, Chicago, Sydney, Cape Town, and Los Angeles.

The 10 Lessons Series · Featured Essays Read the essays
№ 01
Stacey Embretson
Senior Director of Operations · LA Marathon
Stadium to the Stars — community, resilience, and operational excellence in LA.
10 Lessons
№ 02
Scott DeRue
CEO · IRONMAN Group
From Everest to IRONMAN — why the finish line is only the beginning.
10 Lessons
№ 03
Dawna Stone
CEO · Abbott World Marathon Majors
And then there were seven. The Six Star journey, Major standards, and how the world’s greatest races keep raising the bar.
10 Lessons
№ 04
Rob Simmelkjaer
CEO · New York Road Runners
50,000 stories stand on one start line — and every runner has a reason worth telling.
10 Lessons
№ 05
Mike Nishi
COO · Chicago Event Management
Building a stage for others to perform on — the Chicago Marathon playbook.
10 Lessons
№ 06
Jack Fleming
CEO · Boston Athletic Association
129 years of Boston and what true stewardship means.
10 Lessons
№ 07
Ted Metellus
Race Director · TCS NYC Marathon
People never forget how you made them feel.
10 Lessons
№ 08
Hugh Brasher
CEO · London Marathon Events
How London became the world’s largest one-day fundraiser.
10 Lessons
№ 09
Clark Gardner
CEO · Cape Town Marathon
How an accountant is building Africa’s first World Marathon Major.
10 Lessons
№ 10
Bill Quinn
Futurist · TCS
Digital twins, AI, safer races, and the future athlete.
10 Lessons
№ 11
Wayne Larden
CEO · TCS Sydney Marathon
From 1,300 runners to the world stage — building the seventh Major.
10 Lessons
№ 12
Chris Robb
Founder · Mass Participation World
Are we putting on events — or building public health infrastructure?
10 Lessons
06 / Press Selected Coverage

Quoted, profiled, and bylined in the publications shaping sports and tech.

The Wall Street Journal

“The times are fast but the price is steep—ask anyone who has gone down the stairs after a Revel race,” Brooksee Chief Executive Phil Dumontet said.

Quoted · 2025
CITIUS MAG

"Phoenix Bidding to Host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials" — full Q&A with Phil on the bid.

Q&A · Jan 2026
USA TODAY

Boulderthon recognized by USA TODAY as Top 10 in America — 3 years running.

10Best · 2024–2026

Boulderthon featured in Runner's World's editorial roundup of the best fall marathons in America.

Best Fall Marathons
Daily Camera

"Boulderthon and the new running boom." Profile by columnist Michael Sandrock on Boulder's signature race.

Feature · Sep 2025
5280 Magazine

"Fall Race Preview: Downtown Boulder Gets a New Marathon." Colorado's flagship magazine on the launch of Boulderthon.

Feature
Forbes

Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (Retail & Ecommerce) for entrepreneurial impact and category-shaping leadership.

30 Under 30 · 2016
Inc.

Phil's first company Dashed profiled by Burt Helm — and named to the Inc. 5000 for 5 consecutive years (2013–2017). Ranked #119 nationally and #7 in Massachusetts in 2013.

Profile · 5× Inc. 5000
Slate

Featured commentary on the rise of mid-major marathons and the new competitive landscape of American running.

Culture · Jun 2024
Las Vegas Weekly

"A New Las Vegas Marathon Sets a Different Course." On Brooksee's reinvention of the Las Vegas Marathon.

Feature · Oct 2024
Selected Coverage, Industry News & Bylines
Running USA Boulderthon Rated Top 10 in America by USA TODAY — 2023–2026 Apr 2024 Forbes Forbes 30 Under 30 — Phil Dumontet, Founder of Dashed 2016 Inc. Dashed: A Delivery Service That Focuses on Speed Sep 2013 Inc. Inc. Founders Series — Inc. 5000 (2013–2017 alumnus, Dashed) Sep 2022 BizWest Boulder Valley 40 Under Forty — Honoree Recognition Bold Journey Meet Phil Dumontet — On Building, Running, and Lifting Up the Sport Profile Running USA Boulderthon Sells Out Marathon Distance Entries for 2025 Event Aug 2025 Endurance.biz Google Fiber Sponsors Las Vegas Marathon App and Live Tracking 2025 AZ Digital Press Mesa Marathon Draws Record Turnout on Arizona's 114th Birthday 2025 Endurance.biz Endurance Event Firm Brooksee Appoints Phil Dumontet as CEO 2024 Endurance.biz Inaugural San Antonio Marathon Selects Laurel to Deliver Event Timing & Race App 2025 Endurance Sports Wire Laurel by Brooksee Elevates the 2025 Mesa Marathon with Advanced Timing Accuracy and AI-Powered Intelligence Feb 2025 Endurance Sports Wire Laurel Powers Near Real-Time Tracking for Nearly 15,000 Runners at Saucony Philly Love Run 2025 Endurance Sports Wire Motiv Sports Partners with Laurel to Deliver Next-Gen Timing Technology Across Its U.S. Event Portfolio 2025 Endurance.biz Brooksee's Timing Tech Selected for Inaugural Every Woman's Marathon 2024 Endurance Sports Wire Brooksee Deploys Industry-Leading Laurel Timing at 2024 Ragnar Wasatch Back & Road Northwest Passage — Kicking Off National Expansion 2024 Road Race Mgmt Phoenix Marathon Sells Out Inaugural Event with Over 7,200 Registrants Dec 2025 Running USA Laurel by Brooksee Elevates the 2025 Mesa Marathon — 167 checkpoints, 99.95% read rate Feb 2025 Running USA Brooksee Taps Phil Dumontet as New CEO Jan 2024 Switchback Speaker profile: Phil Dumontet — entrepreneur, athlete, and running industry leader 2025 Boston College Dashing into the Forbes "30 Under 30" — Carroll School alumni profile Apr 2016 Entrepreneur How This Speed-Focused Delivery Service Is Quickly Making a Name for Itself 2016 SmartCEO 2016 Boston Future 50 Winner: Dashed, Phil Dumontet, Founder & CEO Jun 2016 BostInno Here Are the Bostonians on Forbes' 30 Under 30 — Phil Dumontet, founder of Dashed Jul 2016 MassLive Uber-like app, Dashed, expands to Worcester — offers food delivery for 49 new restaurants Jan 2017 HuffPost Beating Procrastination: 72 Successful People Reveal Their Most Powerful Tips 2016 Bustle 11 Ways To Feel More Awake Each & Every Morning — citing Phil Dumontet's Entrepreneur piece 2016
Forward

How do we push the industry forward?

The future of endurance will be built by operators, founders, race directors, brands, and communities willing to challenge old assumptions. Phil is always interested in ideas, partnerships, and conversations that help move the sport forward.

Inquire

Let's build
something worth remembering.

Speaking engagements, podcast collaborations, press, advisory, partnership — send a note. Phil reads everything that comes through.