Boilermaker Road Race

Event overview

The Boilermaker Road Race takes place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Utica, NY. The event program includes a Health & Wellness Expo, a walk, kids runs, a wheelchair race, and a post-race party. Course access is limited to registered athletes and official race personnel.

Distances and presented events:

• 15K - Presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
• 5K - Presented by Utica National Insurance Group
• Wheelchair 15K - Presented by NBT Bank and Sitrin Health Care Center
• Virtual 15K - Presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
• Virtual 5K - Presented by Utica National Insurance Group

Finish items and post-race offerings vary by event. On-site events list items such as a pint glass and finisher medal or pin; some in-person events also note a post-race party.

Place: Corner of Culver Ave and Dwyer Ave near Human Technologies (Formerly ECR International), Utica, NY 13501.

Registration, pricing, and rules

Registration opens with a Priority Registration period on January 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. Listed entry fees for specific events are: $64 for the in-person 15K and Wheelchair 15K, and $49 for the in-person 5K; the virtual events show the same pricing by distance. Registration is tiered and capacities are limited; race caps for the 15K and 5K will be announced before the priority period.

General rules and policies: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• All events are held rain or shine.
• Walkers, animals, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited.
• There are no deferrals and no refunds.
• Dropdowns from the 15K to the 5K are limited to 500 and are first come, first served.
• The event will follow local and federal public health guidelines in effect on race day.
• Use of headphones in both ears is strongly discouraged for safety.

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