Boilermaker Road Race
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Event details
The Boilermaker Road Race takes place on July 12, 2026, in Utica, New York. The race uses a start area near the corner of Culver Avenue and Dwyer Avenue, near Human Technologies (formerly ECR International). The event includes in-person and virtual options and a wheelchair division.
- 15K Race
- 5K Race
- Wheelchair 15K
- Virtual 15K
- Virtual 5K
Registration and rules
Priority registration is scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on January 19, 2026 for those who registered in 2025. Special 2025 registration periods are complete; over 3,730 people registered during those periods. After the priority period, registration will open to everyone and remain open until race caps are met. Race caps for the 15K and 5K will be announced before January 19, 2026. This is a tiered pricing event with limited capacities.
All events are held rain or shine. Walkers, animals, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers or 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 course is restricted to registered athletes and official race personnel. The event follows local and federal public health guidelines in place on race day. Organizers strongly discourage the use of headphones in both ears. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.