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.
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 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.
The Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is the premier event of Boilermaker Weekend. This world-renowned race is often referred to as the country’s best 15K.
The Boilermaker Road Race has officially surpassed the halfway mark toward its 2026 cap in the Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, with more than 5,500 of the allotted 11,000 spots already claimed.
Registration for the Boilermaker Road Race is open now! Register today and join us in July! The 15K and 5K will cap out quickly!