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Wheelchair Race
The Boilermaker's Wheelchair Division has grown into one of the largest & most competitive fields in the country which is a testament to the hard work of our amazing wheelchair athlete-focused volunteer team.
Athletes experience the world-renowned 15K course, recognized for its fun, entertaining yet challenging course, and its post-race party at the F.X. Matt Brewing Company.
With ample water stops, strong attention to medical detail, and crowd support that is like no other race, the Boilermaker 15K is an event not to be missed.
COVID Safety Protocol:
As of 5/26/22, there are no COVID restrictions to participate in the July 2022 Boilermaker event. The Boilermaker will follow local & federal COVID safety guidelines in place come race day, which are subject to change at any time.
By registering for any in-person event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which may include, but not be limited to, wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination status, and/or proof of negative COVID-19 test.
Wheelchair Race Divisions
The Wheelchair Race is comprised of five divisions and competes in the 15K race.
- Mens Open
- Womens Open
- Mens Masters
- Womens Masters
- Open Quad (Men and Women combined)
Sitrin Wheelchair Challenge
The Sitrin Wheelchair Challenge program provides a racing wheelchair to the program participant that can complete the Boilermaker 15K in 2 hours and 15 minutes or less. Since 1997, 35 racing wheelchairs have been awarded to the Challengers. Program participants are chosen though an application process. Typically one chair is awarded per year. Applicants not chosen to be the Challenger can still participate in the race, but are not eligible to win the racing chair. Winners of the racing chair are not eligible to win prize money.
Men's Winners
| Year | Name | Time | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Daniel S. Romanchuk | 31:33 | USA |
| 2021 | Herman Garic | 35:35 | USA |
| 2020 | COVID | ||
| 2019 | Daniel Romanchuk | 32:32 | USA |
| 2018 | Daniel Romanchuk | 31:45 | USA |
| 2017 | Daniel Romanchuk | 35:05 | USA |
| 2016 | Daniel Romanchuk | 35:05 | USA |
| 2015 | Joshua Cassidy | 32:52 | ON |
| 2014 | Joshua George | 34:01 | USA |
| 2013 | Joshua Cassidy | 34:11 | ON |
| 2012 | Matthew Lack | 36:41 | NZ |
| 2011 | Krige Schabort | 33:16 | USA |
| 2010 | Krige Schabort | 32:59 | USA |
| 2009 | Krige Schabort | 36:52 | USA |
| 2008 | Krige Schabort | 32:57 | USA |
| 2007 | Krige Schabort | 32:51 | USA |
| 2006 | Saul Mendoza | 34:18 | USA |
| 2005 | Tyler Byers | 39:31 | USA |
| 2004 | Saul Mendoza | 31:49 | USA |
| 2003 | Saul Mendoza | 35:09 | USA |
| 2002 | Kamel B. Ayari | 36:53 | USA |
| 2001 | Saul Mendoza | 33:30 | USA |
| 2000 | Saul Mendoza | 32:40 | USA |
| 1999 | Krige Schabort | 33:35 | USA |
| 1998 | Tony M. Nogueira | 36:41 | USA |
| 1997 | Saul Mendoza | 34:05 | USA |
| 1996 | Tony M. Nogueira | 36:15 | USA |
| 1995 | John Rudolph | 42:56 | USA |
| 1994 | Chris Waddell | 40:17 | USA |
| 1993 | Chris Waddell | 41:41 | USA |
| 1992 | Marty Ball | 45:06 | USA |
| 1991 | Colin Dye | 44:04 | USA |
| 1990 | Bill McGovern | 48:50 | USA |
| 1989 | Tom Nowhitney | 1:03:16 | USA |
| 1988 | Bill McGovern | 53:34 | USA |
| 1987 | Tom Nowhitney | 59:00 | USA |
| 1986 | Bill McGovern | 49:25 | USA |
| 1985 | Jeff Koch | 46:53 | USA |
| 1984 | |||
| 1983 | Marty Ball | 48:06 | USA |
| 1982 | Marty Ball | 48:06 | USA |
| 1981 | Colin Dye | 1:05:29 | USA |
| 1980 | Marty Ball | 53:30 (approx.) | USA |
Women's Winners
| Year | Name | Time | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jenna Fesemyer | 43:01 | USA |
| 2021 | Stephanie Woodward | 1:34:13 | USA |
| 2020 | COVID | ||
| 2019 | Jenna Fesemyer | 43:07 | USA |
| 2018 | Amanda McGrory | 40:00 | USA |
| 2017 | Amanda McGrory | 37:40 | USA |
| 2016 | Amanda McGrory | 41:43 | USA |
| 2015 | Amanda McGrory | 40:08 | USA |
| 2014 | Amanda McGrory | 41:10 | USA |
| 2013 | |||
| 2012 | Amanda McGrory | 39:33 | USA |
| 2011 | Amanda McGrory | 39:11 | USA |
| 2010 | Anjali Forber-Pratt | 49:23 | USA |
| 2009 | Ellie O'Neal | 1:09:58 | USA |
| 2008 | Jacqui Kapinowski | 1:03:40 | USA |
| 2007 | Anjali Forber-Pratt | 49:13 | USA |
| 2006 | |||
| 2005 | Shirley Reilly | 44:35 | USA |
| 2004 | Jessica Galli | 45:36 | USA |
| 2003 | Jessica Galli | 47:35 | USA |
| 2002 | April Coughlin | 50:53 | USA |
| 2001 | Jessica Galli | 47:20 | USA |
| 2000 | Laurie Stephens | 46:26 | USA |
| 1999 | Laurie Stephens | 46:57 | USA |
| 1998 | Jessica Galli | 52:06 | USA |
| 1997 | Jessica Galli | 52:18 | USA |
| 1996 | Rose Winand | 46:08 | USA |
| 1995 | Connie Head | 1:12:30 | USA |
| 1994 | Harrilyn Beehner | 1:16:25 | USA |
| 1993 | Connie Head | 57:08 | USA |
| 1992 | Connie Head | 54:09 | USA |
| 1991 | Connie Head | 1:02:39 | USA |
