If you would like to experience a Boilermaker race without committing to a 15K, the 5K Run, sponsored by Carbone, is for you. Runners in the 5K event get to run the last 5 kilometers of the Boilermaker course and end at the Post Race Party at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company where the celebration begins!
Date:
Sunday, July 13th, 2008
Start Time:
7:30am
Price:
Entry postmarked by June 10th, 2008 - $15.00
Entry postmarked by June 11th – June 30th, 2008 - $20.00
Entry at Expo July 11th – July 12th, 2008 - $20.00
No race day registration.
Packet Pickup:
Health and Fitness Expo
Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th
Chips:
Each participant is responsible for the return of their chip. A replacement fee will be charged if the ChampionChip is not returned.
Start Location:
Burrstone Road Bridge
Near Faxton Campus of Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare
Utica, NY
Distance & Course:
The course is 5 kilometers (3.1 miles), and is accurately measured. Water stops will be available along the course. Runners are encouraged to cross the finish line within a 45 minute timeframe.
Pre-Race Shuttle Buses:
Shuttle service will be available from the Post Race Party to the 5K starting line. The shuttle buses can be found at the rear of the Post Race Party area on Whitesboro Street. Buses will run from the party to the 5K starting line until 1:00 pm.
Post-Race Shuttle Buses:
Free shuttle bus services is available after the 15K race at the Post Race Party and will take runners back to the 5K starting line area. The shuttle buses are located on Whitesboro Street at the rear of the Post Race Party. Buses will run until 1:00pm
Safety:
For the safety and enjoyment of all 5K runners, the course is restricted to registered runners and official race personnel. Dogs, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, walkers, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited. We also strongly discourage the use of headphones.
