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Boilermaker Road Race

Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location
Utica, NY
Corner of Culver Ave and Dwyer Ave near Human Technologies (Formerly ECR International), 13501
Type
RUN

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At a glance

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Join thousands for the iconic Boilermaker 15K in Utica, a well-established race with tiered pricing and a commitment to runner safety.

The Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY, invites runners to its 15K event on July 12, 2026. This popular race, capped at 11,000 participants for the 15K, uses a tiered pricing structure, encouraging early registration. Participants should note the rain-or-shine policy and restrictions on items like strollers and headphones. The event prioritizes safety, with the course reserved for registered athletes and official personnel.

What to expect

  • Prepare for a large field of runners in the 15K, with participant caps in place.
  • The event proceeds rain or shine, so be ready for any weather.
  • For safety, the course is restricted to registered athletes; headphones are discouraged.

Standout details

  • 15K capped at 11,000 participants
  • Tiered pricing for registration
  • No deferrals or refunds
  • Course restricted for safety

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Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sun, Jul 12, 7:15 AM EDT · From $40.00

    Opens Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 5K

    Sun, Jul 12, 12:00 AM EDT · From $40.00

    Opens Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 9.3 Miles

    Sun, Jul 12, 7:45 AM EDT · From $55.00

    Opens Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 2 more options
  • 15K

    Sun, Jul 12, 8:00 AM EDT · From $55.00

    Opens Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 15K

    Sun, Jul 12, 12:00 AM EDT · From $55.00

    Opens Aug 4, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT · Closes Aug 10, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Push Potential

Hilly road course, warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

From the organizer

UPDATED BOILERMAKER 2026 INFORMATION (as of 3/1/26)!

REGISTRATION:

All special Boilermaker registration periods have been completed and registration is open for all interested participants and will remain open until race caps are met.

The Boilermaker endeavors to communicate registration based news (i.e. specific registration periods, impending pricing changes, and race cap alerts) in advance via email, social media and our local traditional media outlets. As always, please keep an eye on your emails (we only have the email address you previously registered with) and the Boilermaker Facebook and Instagram pages for updates!

RACE CAPS:

15K race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will be capped at 11,000 participants 5K race presented by Utica National Insurance Group will be capped at 4,500 participants

PRICING: This is a tiered pricing event with limited capacities, so register early to save money and your spot(s).

GENERAL RULES:

All Boilermaker events are held rain or shine. Walkers, animals, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited. There are no deferrals and no refunds available. Dropdowns from the 15K to the 5K are limited (500 available) and are on a first come, first served basis. PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOL:

The Boilermaker will follow local & federal public health guidelines in place come race day. As of today, there are no specific restrictions in place. Please stay tuned to our email and social media communications for any potential updates. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event. Per the Boilermaker’s policies, there are no deferrals or refunds. RACE SAFETY:

The course is restricted to registered athletes and official race personnel. We strongly discourage the use of headphones in both ears for your safety as well as the safety of others.

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