July 11, 2024 (Utica, NY): Boilermaker officials announced today that, weather permitting, elements from the US Air Force and US Army are scheduled to participate in flyovers for the 47th running of the Boilermaker Road Race.
“The Boilermaker is honored to be in a position where our country’s Air Force and Army are collaborating to put together very special and unique flyovers to help us celebrate the achievements of our over 14,000 participants on Sunday,” said Mark Donovan, Boilermaker President. “In addition to our gratitude to the military and its personnel involved, we are also grateful for the work done by Senator Griffo and his staff to secure this exciting development for the benefit of Boilermaker Nation.”
“I was pleased, along with my office, to have assisted with securing a military flyover for this year’s Boilermaker Road Race,” said Sen. Griffo. “The flyover is always memorable, and this year’s event will be a unique experience for those attending the race. I appreciate the team that we assembled to undertake this initiative and all their hard work. They deserve our gratitude for helping to make this flyover a reality.”
The Boilermaker road race is scheduled for this Sunday, July 14th, with its 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and 5K presented by Utica National Insurance Group. The races culminate with the iconic Saranac Post Race Party held after the finish at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company. In addition to the over 14,000 participants, their friends, families, and the general public are encouraged to come out and become part of the Boilermaker experience as spectators to cheer the runners on.
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The 47th running of the Boilermaker Road Race will take place on Sunday, July 14th, 2024
About the Boilermaker
Voted the best 15K in the USA, the Boilermaker is in its 47th year and is a proud member of the PRRO Circuit. The flagship race consistently attracts elite runners from all over the world, including Olympians and world record holders, and features distance running’s most enthusiastic fans and the sport’s best post-race party, hosted by The F.X. Matt Brewing Company. The Boilermaker is a community-based non-profit organization with a mission of changing people’s lives in a positive way, which it accomplishes through road race events and a variety of outreach initiatives. To register or learn more about Boilermaker events, visit boilermaker.com.
