Boilermaker Sunday sees over 15,000 runners at Utica
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The 49th annual Boilermaker Road Race is underway in Utica, New York, with more than 15,000 runners participating. The 5K kicked off at 7:15 a.m., followed by the wheelchair race at 7:45 a.m., and the 15K race beginning shortly after. Event organizers noted record participation for the 15K, with the highest number of entrants since 2019. Weather conditions are favorable, with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures predicted. A flyover by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 is scheduled for later in the day, depending on the weather.
- •Over 15,000 runners in Utica for the Boilermaker Road Race.
- •5K, wheelchair, and 15K races scheduled throughout the morning.
- •Record entries for the 15K with 11,000 participants.
- •Weather is clear and warm, conducive for race conditions.
- •U.S. Air Force flyover planned, contingent on weather.
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