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Boilermaker FAQs
The 2026 Boilermaker will commemorate its 49th running with runners from near and far participating both in-person and virtually. Our FAQs contain answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Please take a minute to review it all, and we look forward to hosting you in Utica, NY on Sunday, July 12th, 2026!
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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…
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…
Due to construction, certain parking lots at Mohawk Valley Community College will be closed during the 2026 Health & Wellness Expo. Please use lots A1, A2, A3, or B on…
Law enforcement will close the entire course at 5:30 a.m. Only official vehicles will be permitted along the course at that time. Some intersections will remain open, and law enforcement…
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…
We’ve joined forces with the New York State Department of Transportation to create a dedicated drop-off lane on Route 5S eastbound to enable runners to be dropped off safely without…
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…
There are 19 water stations, one electrolyte (Cure Hydration) station, 34 aid (medical) stations, and over 40 porta-johns over the 9.3-mile course. Water Station Locations: Nimey’s New Generation Cars, 2104…
When to Run Your Virtual Race You have from Saturday, July 4, 2026 until Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 11:59 AM (noon EST) to complete your race AND submit your result. Submitting…
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…
Because of our 5K cap, ONLY the first 500 requests to drop from the 15K to the 5K will be honored. Once the change is made, it is final. Runners…
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…
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…
There is no special reserved parking, so check your options early! Start Line Parking: There is some street parking near the start line in the area surrounding ECR International and…
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