EVENTS

15K Road Race

Race information

Date:
Sunday, July 9, 2023

Start Time:
8:00am

Distance:
15K (9.3 miles)

EVENTS

15K Road Race

Race Information

Date:
Sunday, July 9, 2023

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 supports, 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 9th, 2023

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 7th: Noon to 7:00pm & Saturday, July 8th: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Distance & Course:
The course is 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) and was USATF recertified in 2012. 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.

Now Part of the USATF Adirondack Grand Prix!

New for 2023, the Boilermak USATF Grand Prix 2023 Logo er is participating in the USATF Adirondack Region Grand Prix Series. The Grand Prix is a series of races in the Adirondack Region, which covers the Northeastern portion of New York State. USATF Adirondack members can enter their USATF membership number during registration to be scored as part of the series. Runners who complete all the races in the series receive a “Complete the Series” award and runners can earn Competitive Awards based on points scored in the Open, Masters (age 40+), and Age-Graded Divisions. For more information, visit adirondack.usatf.org.

If you’ve already registered for the 15K, please email your USATF membership number to racedirector@boilermaker.com to have it added to your registration.

15K FAQs

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 or a copy of your government-issued photo ID (license, passport, etc.).

When is the Boilermaker?

This year’s race will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023. The Boilermaker is always run on the second Sunday of July.

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 can I register?

The only way to register is online through RunSignUp:

Boilermaker Road Race 15K, 5K, Wheelchair or Virtual events, register here (opens 1/9/23 to priority runners; 2/1/23 to the general public)
Boilermaker Walk, register here (opens 2/1/23)

Registration will stay open until each event reaches its cap. Once the cap is reached in that event, you will have the option to be placed on the waiting list.

There are NO paper applications available for any Boilermaker events.

When can I register?

Priority registration for the 2023 Boilermaker Road Race 15K and 5K will open on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 10:00am. Priority registration includes anyone who registered for the previous year’s event.

Open registration for the Boilermaker Road Race will begin Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at 10:00am. Registration for the Boilermaker Walk will open on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 10:00am.

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 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

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.

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

Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, July 7th from Noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 8th 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.

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 ECR International near the start line.

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.

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 on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

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.

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

Yes. The Transfer Process will open at noon on Monday, May 1st, 2023. 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, June 28 and any in-progress transfers must be completed by Friday, June 30.

There are Limited Race Weekend Transfers that must be made at the expo with both parties present.

There are no race-day transfers.

Course Map

A map of the Boilermaker 15K and 5K courses for 2023, marking a detour on lower Champlin Ave

2023 Detour

COURSE CHANGE FOR 2023 ONLY

Due to a New York State Department of Transportation construction project on lower Champlin Avenue, a course change will affect both the 15K & 5K races.

Both races will turn off Champlin Avenue at Caroline Street to avoid the construction and follow the posted detour. The detour will require the 15K & 5K starting lines to be altered slightly to ensure proper course distances.

See course maps for complete details.

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.