Boilermaker Plans January Events, Reduced Registration Fees

January 5, 2010 (Utica NY) --- On Saturday, January 9, 2010 the Boilermaker Road Race will be celebrating the halfway point of the arrival of this summer’s race.

From 8 a.m. to 12 noon, a special race registration event will take place at the Planet Fitness centers in the New Hartford Shopping Center and on Black River Boulevard, Rome.  As an incentive to promote early sign-ups, $5 will be taken off registration fees for all events. Registrants will also receive a Planet Fitness jogging safety light. Additionally, new, select 2010 Boilermaker clothing will be available for purchase at the New Hartford location. Plant Fitness is the official sponsor of the Boilermaker Health and Fitness Expo held Boilermaker weekend.

“Let’s face it, it’s the start of a new year so many people are concentrating on their resolutions,” said Tim Reed, Executive Director of the Boilermaker.  “Many people vow to get back into shape, or perhaps, promise themselves that they will run the Boilermaker in July.  We specifically chose to hold this event now because it is the half-way reminder until this summer’s race.  We encourage runners to begin training and catch the reduced fee at the same time.”

The evening will be capped off with a fireworks display near the National Distance Running Hall of Fame/ Boilermaker offices near Downtown Utica. The fireworks will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. launched from the parking lot of P.J. Green located on Whitesboro Street. The timing of the launch is to also celebrate The Mayor’s Ball commencing at 6:00 pm.

For more information about the early sign-up on January 9, contact the Boilermaker Road Race at (315) 797-5838.

Boilermaker Park Gets a Facelift

October 1, 2009 (Utica, NY) — Masons of the Laborers’ Local 35 in Utica volunteered their time and effort on Saturday, September 26 to complete the Boilermaker Square at Butler Park.

Boilermaker Committee Honored for 2009 Efforts, Military Banner Returns Home

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UPD Wins Bob Ingalls Police and Firefighter Competition

August 17, 2009 (Utica, NY) — The Utica Police Department (UPD) recently won the Bob Ingalls Police and Firefighter Competition which took place during the Boilermaker 15k road race on July 12.  This was the first time since the competition’s inauguration five years ago that the police force has taken the title.

Pasta Dinner Raises Money for United Way

August 14, 2009 (Utica, NY) — Each year, the pasta dinner at the Boilermaker Expo raises money for the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area.  This past July, $2,868 was raised for the local, non-profit organization to put towards their campaign.

Boilermaker Makes National News with Vivian White's Story

August 13, 2009 (Utica, NY) — The Boilermaker Road Race received national recognition this morning when Vivian White’s story was aired on NBC’s Today Show.

Boilermaker Looks to Highlight the Runner Experience, South Utica Named Winner of 2009 Spectator Competition

August 7, 2009 (Utica, NY) — South Utica has been named as the winning neighborhood for the Spectator Competition for the 2009 Boilermaker.  This year, the Boilermaker developed a unique way to judge each neighborhood while emphasizing their appreciation for all the spectators along the 15k course.