EVENTS

Boilermaker 5K

Race information

Date:
Sunday, July 9, 2023

Start Time:
7:15am

Distance:
5K (3.1 miles)

EVENTS

Boilermaker 5K

Race information

Date:
Sunday, July 9, 2023

Start Time:
7:15am

Distance:
5K (3.1 miles)

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!

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Race Results

Date:
Sunday, July 9th, 2023

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 7th: Noon to 7:00pm & Saturday, July 8th: 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.

5K FAQs

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.

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

No strollers or pets are allowed in any Boilermaker event.

How & where do I pick up my Boilermaker 5K 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 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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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 6:45 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!

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.