Buffs Aim for Mile Records at Colorado Classic in Boulder

BOULDER – The University of Colorado track and field team continues its indoor season as the Buffaloes host the Colorado Classic, the second of three home meets this season, at the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF).

The Colorado Classic will feature the highly anticipated mile run, where the Buffaloes will aim to break both the facility and Colorado state records and attempt to run a sub-four-minute mile. The race is set to begin with the men at 11:45 a.m., followed by the women. The event will feature six to eight runners, all with the potential to break the state record. The current men's state record is 4:00.08, set by Sam Parsons on Jan. 14, 2023, at the IPF.

Former CU standout Emma Coburn returned to Boulder last weekend, making her debut in the IPF at the Potts Invitational. She captured the facility and state indoor records in the women's mile with a time of 4:33.29.

Follow the Meet

Live results for the 2025 Colorado Classic can be found [here]. Fans can also follow updates on X (formerly Twitter) and instagram by following @CUBuffsTrack.

Things to Know

Clear Bag Policy: The IPF enforces a clear bag policy. For more details, visit [here].
Food and Drinks: No food or drinks are allowed in the facility, except for water. Water coolers will be provided, but attendees must bring their own water bottle or cup.
Tickets: Admission on Friday is free, tickets are required for Saturday. Tickets can be pre-purchased here or at the door.

Parking

The IPF is located near the intersection of Folsom Street and Stadium Drive. Parking is available on Parking Level 1 beneath the facility for a fee. Payments can be made via kiosks or the ParkMobile app using lot code 6339.

Last Time Out

New York native Nick Bianco continued his dominant indoor season, adding three event wins to his resume. Bianco set a personal best in the pole vault, clearing 5.18 meters—the best mark in the nation that weekend. He also captured wins in the high jump with a mark of 1.81 meters and the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.09 seconds, just shy of his personal best of 7.94 all marks were top-10 marks in the nation.

Graduate student Allie Routledge earned her first win of the indoor season, clearing 1.71 meters in the high jump. Sophomore Riley Ward followed closely in second place with a jump of 1.66 meters.

Freshman Cydnee Taylor showcased her strong start to collegiate competition, taking first in the 60 meters with a time of 7.65 seconds, just short of her personal best of 7.57. The CU record of 7.34, set by Amaris Buchanan in 2001, remains unbroken.

In the women's mile, Emma Coburn—representing Team New Balance—claimed first place with her record-breaking performance of 4:33.29 in her IPF debut.