EVENTS

15K Road Race

Race information

Date:
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Start Time:
8:00am

Distance:
15K (9.3 miles)

EVENTS

15K Road Race

Race Information

Date:
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Start Time:
8:00am

Distance:
15K (9.3 miles)

The premier event of Boilermaker weekend

The Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is the premier event of Boilermaker Weekend. This world-renowned race is often referred to as the country’s best 15K. The Boilermaker 15K is recognized for its entertaining yet challenging course and racing’s best post-race party, hosted by the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, featuring Saranac beer and a live concert!

With plenty of water support, strong attention to medical detail, and crowd support like no other race, the Boilermaker 15K is an event worth training and traveling for and should be on every runner’s “must-do” list.

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Race Results

Race Date:
Sunday, July 13th, 2025

Start Time:
8:00am

Start Location:
Culver Ave. near Beechgrove Pl. Utica, NY

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

Packet Pickup:
The Boilermaker’s Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS
MVCC Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501
Friday, July 11th: Noon to 7:00pm & Saturday, July 12th: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Distance & Course:
The course is 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) and was USATF recertified in 2024. The course is marked in miles with ample official water and aid stations. Streets are closed to traffic for 2 hours 30 minutes. The Boilermaker is a USATF-sanctioned event.

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.

15K FAQs

When is the Boilermaker?

The Boilermaker is always run on the second Sunday of July. The date for the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race is Sunday, July 13, 2025.

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

Can someone else pick up my Boilermaker bib number?

Yes. Someone else may pick up your bib number, but they must present a note from you authorizing them to do so, a copy of your confirmation email, or a copy of your government-issued photo ID (license, passport, etc.).

How & where do I pick up my Boilermaker 15K race packet (bib) and race incentives?

Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, July 11th from Noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 12th 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 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Race-day packet pick-up will open at 6 AM and will have a hard close at 7:45 AM in order to ensure a proper start to the race. It will take place on the east side of Human Technologies near the start line.

Where can I park for the Boilermaker 15K Race?

There is some street parking near the start line in the area surrounding ECR International and near the finish line at the FX Matt Brewing Company. Space is limited to public streets. There is no special reserved parking, so check your options early.

Will there be a bag check available?

Yes, for the 15K only. A bag check truck will be located along Dwyer Avenue adjacent to the 15K Start line.

Participants wishing to use this benefit should bring their own clear plastic bag as we are not able to provide them.

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 presented by Wolfspeed 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 the Saturday before the Boilermaker.

Can I take a shuttle to the start of the Boilermaker 15K?

Yes! Birnie Buses will transport runners from the finish area to the 15K Race start line from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Arrive early for the shuttles. Don’t plan on taking the last shuttle to the start. Pick-up locations are:

Near the Finish Line at the corner of Court Street and State Street
Near the rear of the Post Race Party area on Whitesboro Street

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

Yes. The Transfer Process will open at noon on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. 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.

Online transfers must be started by Wednesday, July 2, 2025 and any in-progress transfers must be completed by Friday, July 4, 2025.

Limited transfers may be available onsite at the Health & Wellness Expo on July 11 and 12.

There are no race-day transfers.

When can I register?

Priority Registration for the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race will open on August 19, 2024! This period is exclusive to anyone who registered for the 2024 Boilermaker Road Race, regardless of whether you participated in the race.

Priority Registration features our Tier 1 pricing, the lowest price available for the event. Fun fact: this low opening cost has been the same for 10 years!

This period will run from August 19 through September 2 at 11:59pm. 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 15K registration?

15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

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

Finisher’s Pins will be available for purchase at the MVHS Health and Wellness Expo.

Commemorative performance shirts will be available for purchase during the registration process.

Is there a waiting list for the Boilermaker Road Race?

Yes! As soon as each race reaches its caps you will need to opt-in to be placed on the waiting list. You can sign up for the waiting list by going to RunSignUp and following the prompts.

If a spot opens up, you will be notified via e-mail and you will have 48 hours to register from when the e-mail was sent. If you do not register within 48 hours you will be removed from the list. The Boilermaker is not responsible if your e-mail notice goes to your spam folder.

How can I register?

The only way to register is online through RunSignUp:

Boilermaker Road Race 15K, 5K, Wheelchair or Virtual events, register here (Priority Registration runs 8/19-9/2!)
Boilermaker Walk, register here (opens Spring 2025)

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

Water & Aid Stations

The course support during the Boilermaker is unmatched. With 19 water stations and 34 aid stations over 9.3 miles, we’ve got you covered.

Transportation

15K Shuttles

Pre-race 15K shuttles will transport runners from the finish line area to the 15K start line from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Arrive early. Pick-up locations are:

Near the Finish Line at the corner of Court Street and State Street.
Near the rear of the Post Race Party area on Whitesboro Street.

Post-race shuttles will leave from Whitesboro Street behind the Post-Race Party. Shuttles are available to transport runners back to the 15K start.

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

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 Boilermaker 15K?

Near the Finish Line at the corner of Court Street and State Street
Near the rear of the Post Race Party area on Whitesboro Street

Prizes & Awards

Open Men and Women

1st – $7,000.00
2nd – $4,000.00
3rd – $2,500.00
4th – $1,500.00
5th – $1,250.00
6th – $1,000.00
7th – $900.00
8th – $800.00
9th – $700.00
10th – $600.00

Masters Men and Women (40 & Above)

1st – $2,000.00
2nd – $1,500.00
3rd – $750.00
4th – $500.00
5th – $300.00

Top American Men and Women

1st American – $3,000.00
2nd American – $2,000.00
3rd American – $1,000.00
4th American – $750.00
5th American – $500.00

Drug Policy

The Boilermaker Road Race has a zero-tolerance drug policy.

Athletes who participate in Boilermaker events may be subject to drug testing. Athletes with positive drug test results will forfeit any prize money and will be disqualified from the event in which such athlete participated.

This is
world class
running

The Professional Road Running Organization (PRRO) is an alliance of race directors who together organize and promote the PRRO Circuit, a series of premier non-marathon road racing events. The Circuit features highly competitive elite fields at each event as top athletes seek to qualify for the PRRO Super Bonus paid out at the annual PRRO Championship, which rotates among all of the events. The current Circuit features more than $410,000 in prize money overall, with $132,000 available for U.S. athletes.