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Boilermaker FAQs
The 2025 Boilermaker will commemorate its 48th 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 13th, 2025!
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The Boilermaker is always run on the second Sunday of July. The date for the 2025 Boilermaker Road Race is Sunday, July 13, 2025. The 5K Race starts at 7:15…
There are 18 water stations, one electrolyte (Sqwincher) station, 34 aid (medical) stations, and over 40 porta-johns over the 9.3-mile course. Water Station Locations: Nimey’s New Generation Cars (Start Line),…
When to Run Your Virtual Race You have from Saturday, July 5, 2025 until Sunday, July 13, 2025 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…
Yes, however, due to the 5K cap, ONLY the first 500 requests to drop from 15K to 5K will be accepted. Once the change is made, it is final. Runners will not…
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, July 11th from Noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm at the MVHS Health & Wellness…
Packet pick-up will be held on Friday, July 11th from Noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday, July 12th from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm at the MVHS Health & Wellness…
There is some street parking near the start line in the area surrounding ECR International and near the finish line at the FX Matt Brewing Company. Space is limited to…
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…
Yes, for the 15K only. A bag check truck will be located along Dwyer Avenue adjacent to the 15K Start line. Participants wishing to use this benefit should bring their…
The Birnie Bus shuttles are for registered Boilermaker runners only. Spectators and volunteers cannot use shuttles.
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…
No strollers or pets are allowed in any Boilermaker event.
No! It is an indoor expo and pets are not allowed in the buildings. Please leave them home where they are safe and cool.
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