EVENTS

Boilermaker 5K

Race information

Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2026

Start Time:
7:15am

Distance:
5K (3.1 miles)

EVENTS

Boilermaker 5K

Race information

Date:
Sunday, July 12, 2026

Start Time:
7:15am

Distance:
5K (3.1 miles)

The 2026 Boilermaker 5K is Sold Out

The Boilermaker 5K presented by Utica National is sold out for 2026. If you’d like to run, here are your options:

Find someone who wishes to transfer their bib. Read about the transfer process here. All legitimate bib transfers MUST be done via RunSignUp.
Run for our of our Charity Bib Partners. HumaneCNY, Young Scholars LPP of Utica, Mohawk Valley Latino Association, The Neighborhood Center, Abraham House, EB Research Partnership, and Project Purple all have 15K bibs available in exchange for fundraising efforts. Contact us and select “Charity Bib Program” from the Topic drop-down menu to learn more!

If you would like to experience a Boilermaker race without committing to a 15K, the 5K presented by Utica National is for you. Runners in the 5K event get to run the last 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of the Boilermaker course and finish at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company where the Post-Race Party begins!

Volunteer

Race Results

Date:
Sunday, July 12th, 2026

Start Time:
7:15am

Packet Pickup:
The Boilermaker’s Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS
MVCC Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501
Friday, July 10, 2026: Noon to 7:00pm & Saturday, July 11, 2026: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Start Location:
Burrstone Road Bridge, near York Street, Utica, NY

Finish Location:
Court St. at Varick St. Utica, NY

Distance & Course:
The course is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Water stops will be available along the course. Runners must cross the finish line within a 45-minute timeframe.

Safety:
The course is restricted to registered runners and official race personnel. Walkers, dogs, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited. We strongly discourage the use of headphones. The Boilermaker is a smoke-free event.

5K FAQs

Can I still register for the Boilermaker after it sells out?

Both the 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the 5K presented by Utica National Insurance Group are officially sold out for 2026.

If you’re still looking to snag a spot, here are your options:

Join the Wait List – 15K ONLY: If a spot becomes available, you’ll receive an email giving you 48 hours to register. Join here: runsignup.com/boilermaker
Find someone who wishes to transfer their 15K or 5K bib! Many people post in our Community Facebook Group looking to transfer bibs. Please keep in mind that ALL bib transfers MUST be done through RunSignUp for medical and safety reasons. Anyone caught running with a bib not legitimately transferred risks being banned from future Boilermaker events. Instructions: bit.ly/BMTransfer
Charity Bib: Run for an incredible organization like Parkinson’s Foundation, HumaneCNY, Young Scholars LPP of Utica, Mohawk Valley Latino Association, The Neighborhood Center, Inc., Abraham House, EB Research Partnership, and Project Purple! All have 15K and 5K bibs available in exchange for $500 in fundraising. Contact us and select Charity Bib Program from the Topic drop-down menu to learn more!

When is the Boilermaker?

The Boilermaker is always run on the second Sunday of July. The date for the 2026 Boilermaker Road Race is Sunday, July 12, 2026.

The 5K Race starts at 7:15 AM, the Wheelchair Race starts at 7:45 AM, and the 15K Race starts at 8 AM.

How & where do I pick up my Boilermaker 5K race packet (bib) and race incentives?

Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 from Noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm at the MVHS Health & Wellness Expo on the MVCC Utica Campus located at 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501.

In order to pick up your race packet and incentives, you must show photo ID or your confirmation email.

There is limited race day packet pick-up available for the Utica National 5K. Race-day packet pick-up will be open at 6 AM and will have a hard close at 7 AM in order to ensure a proper start to the race. It will take place next to the 5K start line. After your run, visit the Glass Pick-Up booth located in the lower garages at the Post-Race Party to claim your pint glass!

Can I walk the Boilermaker 15K, 5K, or Erie Canal events?

No, walkers are not allowed!

All Boilermaker races, including the 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, 5K presented by Utica National, or Erie Canal Races are timed events with strict cut-off times:

15K: 2 hours 30 minutes
5K: 45 minutes
Erie Canal 10-Miler: 2 hours 30 minutes

Anyone interested in walking can register for the Boilermaker Walk that takes place at Mohawk Valley Community College on the Saturday before the Boilermaker.

Can I run with my pet or use a stroller in the race?

No strollers or pets are allowed in any Boilermaker event. Runners witnessed participating with a stroller or pet are subject to removal and potential ban from future events.

What happens if the weather is bad the day of my event?

Boilermaker events are all held rain or shine.

In the event of severe weather that impacts runner safety, communication will be sent via email used during registration and posted on Facebook and Instagram.

Can I transfer my Boilermaker bib (registration) to another runner?

Yes. The Transfer Process will open at noon on Friday, May 1st, 2026. To complete a transfer via your RunSignUp account:

Go to runsignup.com, click on “Sign In,” and enter your email and password to sign in.
Click on “Profile” from the drop-down menu in the upper right-hand corner.
Find the event you wish to transfer and select “Manage Registration.”
Select “Transfer to Another Runner” (located either at the top of the page or in the menu).
Confirm the event information and input the recipient’s full name and email address.
Select the Transfer Type: “Registration Gift” (no refund given to the original registrant and recipient will not need to pay) or “Registration Transfer” (refund given to the original registrant upon confirmed payment from the new recipient).

For more information, click here.

Please note: per RunSignUp, the cost of a transferred registration will be the current cost at the time of transfer, not what the original registrant paid.

Online transfers must be started by Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:59pm, and any in-progress transfers must be completed by Monday, July 6, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Bib Transfers at the Expo

Limited transfers may be available onsite at the Health & Wellness Expo on July 10 from 12-7pm and July 11 from 8am – 3pm. No transfers will be possible after 3pm on Saturday, July 11.

You must have written consent from original registrant to initiate a bib transfer at the Expo. All transfers done at the Expo will be gift transfers meaning the original registrant will not receive a refund and the new registrant will not pay a fee. See the Solutions Desk at the Expo for more information.

There are no race-day transfers.

Avoiding Scams

ALL legitimate bib transfers will take place via RunSignUp. Absolutely NO legitimate bib transfer will occur via Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, PayPal, or other third-party payment platform.

If someone asks you to pay them directly, it is likely a scam. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to confirm a transfer is legitimate.

When can I register?

Priority Registration for the 2026 Boilermaker Road Race will open on January 12, 2026! This period is exclusive to anyone who registered for the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race, regardless of whether you participated in the race.

Open Registration will begin on January 26, 2026 and remain open until the races hit their respective caps.

REGISTER HERE

Future registration periods will be announced on our website, social media, and via email. To join our mailing list, click here.

What comes with my Virtual Boilermaker registration?

Virtual Boilermaker

All virtual runners receive an authentic race bib and a commemorative pint glass for their event. Virtual 15K runners also receive a finisher’s medal and Virtual 5K runners receive a finisher’s pin.

Virtual registration also includes all shipping fees (U.S. addresses only).

What comes with my Boilermaker 5K registration?

5K presented by Utica National

Commemorative Pint Glass
Finisher’s Pin
Saranac Post-Race Party
Various post-race goodies and snacks

Commemorative performance shirts and 5K finisher’s medals will be available for purchase during the registration process.

How can I register?

The only way to register is online through RunSignUp:

Boilermaker Road Race 15K, 5K, Wheelchair or Virtual events, register here
Boilermaker Walk, register here (opens Spring 2026)

Registration will stay open until each event reaches its cap. There is a waiting list for 15K race only.

There are NO paper applications available for any Boilermaker events.

Course Map

Transportation

5K Shuttles

Pre-race 5K shuttles will pick up in the ConMed west parking lot at 525 French Road, Utica, NY. Buses will begin running at 5:30 a.m. and will stop running at 6:45 a.m.

Please arrive early. Burrstone Road will close from Sunset Avenue to French Road beginning at 5:30 a.m. Plan on alternate routes.

There is NO pre-race shuttle from finish area for the 5K.

5K shuttles are for 5K RUNNERS ONLY. No exceptions.

Post-race shuttles will leave from Whitesboro Street behind the Post-Race Party. Shuttles are available to transport runners back to the 5K start area and the ConMed parking lot.

Take care to ensure you’re on the correct bus. Shuttles will run continuously through 1 p.m.

What is the post-race shuttle schedule for the Boilermaker?

15K:

Post-race 15K shuttles will run from 8:45am until 12:30pm, departing from Whitesboro Street, across from the Sculpture Space.

These buses are only for runners who parked near the 15K Start Line. Buses will only stop near the 15K Start, near Culver Ave. and Dwyer Ave.

5K:

Post-race 5K shuttles will run from 8am until 12:30pm, departing from Whitesboro Street, across from the Thea Bowman House.

These buses are for runners who parked near Murnane Field OR at ConMed. Shuttles will stop at both locations.

Please take care to ensure you are on the correct bus!

Where Should I Be Dropped Off for the Boilermaker 5K?

We’ve joined forces with the New York State Department of Transportation to create a dedicated drop-off lane on Route 5/8/12 northbound to enable runners to be dropped off safely without disrupting the flow of traffic.

The map below illustrates the drop-off lane that will be available. The right lane of Route 5/8/12 north will be coned off; the left lane will be reserved for through traffic. Drivers dropping runners off will follow signage and pull into the right lane into the coned-off area. Once the runner exits the vehicle, the driver will continue to the end of the drop-off chute to rejoin traffic on Route 5/8/12.

Runners are encouraged to use the paved ramp to make their way to the start area.

As a part of this effort, all Burrstone Road exits will be closed.

5K Drop Off Lane Map

Where can I park for the Boilermaker 5K Race?

Runners can use the west parking lot at ConMed on Chenango Road in Utica and then ride the shuttle to the 5K start or park at/around Murnane Field and walk to the start. Roads start closing at 5 a.m., so please plan accordingly, use parking spots, and avoid parking in no-parking zones.

Who can use Boilermaker shuttles?

The Birnie Bus shuttles are for registered Boilermaker runners only. Spectators and volunteers cannot use shuttles.

Are there shuttles between the 5K and 15K Race starts?

No! If you have someone running the 5K race you must drop them off. The 5K Birnie Bus shuttle stop at ConMed is a great spot to drop the 5K runners and head to where you are going to park for the 15K race.

Can I take a shuttle to the start of the 5K Race?

Yes! You can park at ConMed on Chenango Road, Utica. The Birnie Bus 5K Shuttle will run from 5:30 a.m. until 7:00 a.m. Do not plan on taking the last shuttle. Remember the starting gun waits for no one! Please note there is no baggage truck for the 5K!