• Race day is Sunday, July 13, 2025
• Registration 
  • Priority registration opens Monday, January 13 at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday, January 26 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Open registration begins Monday, January 27 at 10 a.m. until race caps are met.
• Race Caps: 
  • 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield: 10,500
    • Over 3,500 already registered 
  • 5K presented by Utica National: 4,500
    • Over 700 already registered
• Utica National Kids Run and the Boilermaker Walk presented by Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
  • Registration information & caps to be announced in spring 2025

 

UTICA, N.Y. (January 6, 2025) – The Boilermaker Road Race has announced key registration dates for its 48th edition, with priority registration opening on January 13 exclusively for 2024 race registrants. Open registration begins January 27 and will remain open until caps are met. The Boilermaker employs the use of a tiered pricing structure whereby those who register early are rewarded with the best available pricing.

 

The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will have a capacity of 10,500, a 5% increase over the 2024 cap. The 5K presented by Utica National continues with its normal capacity of 4,500.

 

The Boilermaker Health and Wellness Expo presented by Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will take place at the Utica Campus of Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) for Boilermaker weekend. The expo will be open on Friday, July 11, from noon to 7 p.m., and Saturday, July 12, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition to packet pickup, the expo features healthy living information, a wide array of vendors, Boilermaker merchandise, and more.

 

The Utica National Kids Run and the Walk presented by Slocum-Dickson Medical Group will both take place at MVCC on Saturday, July 12. Registration information will be announced in the spring.

 

“The 2024 Boilermaker saw the return of the legendary ‘big-time race with a small-town feel’ that has made it famous over the last 47 years,” said Mark Donovan, Boilermaker President. “Combined with an extremely successful early registration period, we’re feeling energized and confident that the 48th Boilermaker will be another exceptional event for our participants, spectators, sponsors, volunteers, and the entire community.”

 

The Boilermaker Charity Bib Program presented by Wolfspeed® has announced its partners for the 2025 race season. Participants who run for an organization receive a free bib, provided they raise a minimum of $500 for their selected nonprofit organization. To see the full list of charities selected or to apply, please visit boilermaker.com/community/charity-bib-program.

 

The Saranac Post-Race Party will be open to runners and spectators from 8:00 a.m. to noon, providing plenty of time to celebrate with other runners, friends and family after the race events.

 

The Boilermaker Volunteer portal will open within the next few weeks and can be found at boilermaker.com/volunteer.

 

For more information on Boilermaker Weekend, including event details, volunteer opportunities, and registration links, please visit boilermaker.com.

 

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Recognized as the “Best 15K in the USA”, the Boilermaker Road Race is in its 48th year. The Boilermaker, a proud member of the PRRO Circuit, is the premier event of Boilermaker Weekend. The race consistently attracts elite runners from all over the world, including Olympians and world record holders, and features distance running’s most enthusiastic fans, as well as the sport’s best post-race party, hosted by The F.X. Matt Brewing Company.