The Boilermaker 15K Road Race was established in 1978 by Earle C. Reed. Reed was looking for a way to give back to the community that had supported his family's business, Utica Companies(ECR International). The race began with just over 800 runners and a budget of $750. Now, the Boilermaker is the largest 15K in the nation with more than 10,000 runners.
The name is credited to the late Frank S. Owens, Jr., former Vice President of Advertising at the F. X. Matt Brewery. It was he who suggested the name, combining the nature of Reed’s company, Utica Boilers, with an old-time drink that was made by dropping a shot of whiskey into a mug of beer.
THE LARGEST 15K IN THE NATION
For four years consecutively, the Boilermaker 15K Road Race
has been named the largest 15K in the nation. Each year, the
race attracts top elite runners from all over the world, Olympians
and world record holders.
Dates & Times:
Friday, July 11, 12 PM to 7 PM and Saturday, July 12, 9 AM to 4:30
PM Location:
The Masonic Care Community,
2150 Bleecker St., Utica NY
The Expo, featuring more than 70 booths, entertainment, prize drawings
and the sale of commemorative race items, is open to the public
at no charge.
Parking:
Parking is
available on the following streets: Bleecker St.,
Pitcher St., Beechgrove Place and Dwyer Ave. Also,
please use available parking lots off of these
streets."
Please Note: No vehicular traffic will be allowed on the Masonic
Care Community campus during expo hours.
EXPO MAP (click to enlarge)
Boilermaker LIVE Coverage
The 2008 Boilermaker Road Race will be televised LIVE on WUTR, and WFXV Coverage from 7a.m. - 11a.m.
A Rebroadcast of the race will air on WFXV and WPNY WFXV 4p.m. - 7p.m. WPNY 8p.m. - 11p.m. (prime time)
LIVE coverage from Starting Line Finish Line Valley View Golf Course Post-Race Party