The Boilermaker Road Race is at 15K and 5K race held on the second Sunday in July, plus an Expo, Walk, Kids Run, Post-Race Party and more.
The Boilermaker 15K Road Race is the world's premier 15K event. Receive a pint glass, medal, and unforgettable Post-Race Party experience!
Boilermaker FAQs When is the Boilermaker? The Boilermaker is always run on the second Sunday of July. The date for the 2026 Boilermaker Road Race is Sunday, . The 5K Race starts at 7:15 AM, the Wheelchair Race starts at 7:45 AM, and the 15K Race starts at 8 AM.
About the Boilermaker 15K Race In 1978, the Boilermaker began as a 15K road race with 876 runners, created to celebrate founding sponsor Utica Boiler’s 50th anniversary. Today, it is a week long extravaganza drawing over 20,000 runners, spectators, and volunteers.
Boilermaker Road Race Shop apparel from the iconic 15K and 5K road race!
Get in the action! The Boilermaker is one of the largest community-based events in Central New York. Established in 1978 as a way to give back to the community by our founding corporate partners, Utica Boilers (ECR International) & F.X. Matt Brewing Company, what started as a small road race has blossomed into “Boilermaker Weekend” replete with a two-day Health & Wellness Expo, a Kids Run ...
When is the Boilermaker? The Boilermaker is always run on the second Sunday of July. The date for the 2026 Boilermaker Road Race is Sunday, . The 5K Race starts at 7:15… How many water stations, aid stations, and bathrooms are on the course?
The Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS, located at Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) Utica Campus, is where all runners pick up their race packets. This healthy lifestyle event offers something for everyone including race merchandise, interactive booths, and more! If you need to pick up your race packet, want to learn more about the Boilermaker, or are looking for something fun ...