Races

WELCOME! This is the official sign up page for the 2026 Boilermaker Training Program. We offer training programs for both the 5k and 15k distances. Our goal is to get you across that finish line for your first time, your next time, or your best time. This program is FREE for current Roadrunner members and $25 for those who are not. Our FIRST DAY is Saturday, February 28th, 7:30am @ The Sneaker Store in New Hartford. We will gather indoors, but all running will be OUTSIDE this year - so please dress accordingly! We will plan to run the first 6-8 weeks from Forte and then switch to the Parkway Rec Center. Other starting locations may be used as well, so watch your email for details each week. This event is coached by the Utica Road Runners, and will be led by Erik Winberg and Peter Angelini and Amanda Hartnett with ongoing help from many Utica Roadrunners members, leaders, and race directors. We will be offering Two Training Levels to choose from for both the 5k and 15k.  Level 1-- F

The Ted Petrillo Save Our Switchbacks Saturday, April 18th, 2026 9:00AM start time This is a 7.5K (4.66mi) road race and the long standing Utica Roadrunners kick-off event for the race season. This year we are pleased to be partnering with the Utica Zoo again to end our course through Zoo property and will be bringing back the 1/2 mile kids fun run! Help support the South Woods Trails Project while running "Half a Boilermaker" A Utica Roadrunners Grand Prix Event **Miss the sign-up?? You may register on Saturday, April 18th from 7:30-8:30am at the same place as packet pick-up. Please bring $40 cash. Shirts are on a first-come, first serve basis.

MMRI is excited to announce its third annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, held in partnership with Lupus & Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). This fun, family-friendly event invites participants of all ages and abilities to choose between a 5K walk/run or a 1-mile walk/run, making it easy for everyone to get involved. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together for a great cause. Enjoy a lively morning filled with games, face painting, food trucks, and more, all while showing your support for the lupus community. Lace up your sneakers, rally your crew, and join us for a day of fun, hope, and impact! Every step taken and every dollar raised will directly support MMRI’s lupus research initiatives, helping to advance discoveries and improve lives.

Runners: The Utica First Summer Sizzle is back and hotter than ever in its 38th year! Join in on the fun and celebrate Father's Day on June 21st as the Sizzle Five Mile road race returns to Proctor Park and the Masonic Care Community!  We will be following all city, state, and federal guidelines to hold a safe race for all our participants. We will also be offering a Virtual an option for runners who would prefer to do the 5 mile distance on their own. There will be no refunds or deferrals into 2027.   The Summer Sizzle has a long-standing tradition of being a family event. To celebrate Father's Day we will have multiple divisions for families to compete in for special awards and prizes. What do you get? A sweet Summer Sizzle racing singlet* with a new design from our friends at USA Racing! The first 250 registrations (including the kids run) also get a pair of savory sunglasses to keep the sun out of your eyes in style! And stickers! You get a sticker too! *Singlet sizes/avail

Join us for the Utica National Kids Run! This exciting run for kids between the ages of 4 & 12 will be held on the Utica campus of Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) as part of the Boilermaker's Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS on the morning of Saturday, July 11, 2026. Registration opens at 10:00am on Friday, May 01, 2026 and closes at 11:59pm on Friday, June 19, 2026   Packet Pickup:This year, race packets, T-shirts, and safety bracelets will be available for pickup on Friday, July 10, from 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. during the Boilermaker Health and Wellness Expo in the Performance Gym at the Jorgensen Center of the MVCC campus.

BOILERMAKER WALK 2026 START:  11:00AM END:  1:00PM   DISTANCE:  The "out and back" course is approximately 3 1/2 milesWalk whatever distance you are comfortable withCourse will have signage with distance markings to help you determine your turnaround decisions if 3 1/2 miles is too much   The Boilermaker Walk presented by Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is a great way to get out & moving while being a part of the Boilermaker Experience!   The course is designed to allow you to make your own distance decision. The complete out and back is approximately 3 1/2 miles, but we will have turnaround signage at key points notating the distance from each points for you.   The walk will start and finish from the beautiful MVCC Utica campus and make its way along Culver Avenue and into T.R. Proctor Park and then on to F.T. Proctor Park. The course highlights Utica's Parks which were funded by the Proctor family and designed by the Olmsted's (Frederick Sr. & Jr.). You can learn

Welcome to the 2026 Boilermaker Charity Bib Partner Portal! We're so excited to announce that the following organizations have bibs for the 2026 Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and 5K presented by Utica National: Humane CNYThe Neighborhood CenterThe Abraham HouseThe National MS SocietyYoung Scholars LPP at Utica UniversityGrateful for Graham/EB Research PartnershipJaime Hawkins George FoundationMohawk Valley Latino AssociationProject PurpleParkinson’s Foundation If you'd like to run for one of these organizations: Please email us at community@boilermaker.com. If you know which organization you'd like to run for, please include this info as well! Once you've contacted the organization and they've accepted you as a runner, you'll receive a password that will allow you to Register. If you'd like to donate to a runner for one of these organizations: Head to our Donate page and select the Fundraiser you'd like to contribute to!

UPDATED BOILERMAKER 2026 INFORMATION (as of 3/1/26)! REGISTRATION: All special Boilermaker registration periods have been completed and registration is open for all interested participants and will remain open until race caps are met. The Boilermaker endeavors to communicate registration based news (i.e. specific registration periods, impending pricing changes, and race cap alerts) in advance via email, social media and our local traditional media outlets. As always, please keep an eye on your emails (we only have the email address you previously registered with) and the Boilermaker Facebook and Instagram pages for updates!   RACE CAPS: 15K race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will be capped at 11,000 participants5K race presented by Utica National Insurance Group will be capped at 4,500 participants   PRICING:This is a tiered pricing event with limited capacities, so register early to save money and your spot(s).   GENERAL RULES: All Boilermaker events are held rain or shin

Join us for Miles for Miracles, a 5k run and 1 mile walk to benefit the Rescue Mission of Utica! The Rescue Mission has been a beacon of hope for those facing addiction, homelessness, mental health struggles, and food insecurity in the Utica area for over 135 years. By participating in Miles for Miracles, you'll be helping provide critical support for those facing addiction, homelessness, mental health challenges, and food insecurity. The race will take participants through a scenic route through Proctor Park, offering a chance to enjoy the outdoors while making a tangible impact in the community. Your participation will help the Rescue Mission continue to provide vital services, including shelter, meals, addiction recovery programs, and mental health support. This event is more than just a run & walk—it's a chance to be part of something bigger and provide hope and healing to those in need. Lace up your shoes, sign up today, and let's race together for a better tomorro

What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers Run/Walk & Climb Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, please visit www.t2t.org. We are now the T2T 5K run / walk event for all of Central New York, including Utica, Syracuse, Watertown, Binghamton, and surrounding areas. This will be the 6th annual Central New York event that will take place in Utica. This year is the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. We will be honoring and remembering those lost on that day and those lost since due to 9/11 related illnesses. When is the

For more than ten years, the Sitrin Health Care Center’s Annual Stars & Stripes Run & Walk for our Nation’s Heroes has served as the primary fundraiser for Sitrin’s Military Program. This unique program provides comprehensive, complimentary care to post-9/11 veterans and service members affected by post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, traumatic brain injuries, depression, and other combat-related conditions. In addition to innovative treatment, Sitrin offers the Military Civilian Coalition, designed to promote camaraderie, advocacy, educational opportunities, and transitional support to civilian life. The group meets at various locations in the community and enables veterans and civilians to interact through social and athletic endeavors. Activities include the annual Warrior Retreat at Camp Sitrin, TRX Suspension Training, golf, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, biking, therapeutic hand drumming, and more. With a continued focus on supporting veterans and service members, Si