Tsigie Gebreselama sets women's course record at Boilermaker Road Race

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Tsigie Gebreselama sets women's course record at Boilermaker Road Race

Summary

Tsigie Gebreselama broke the women's 15K course record at the 49th Boilermaker Road Race, completing the race in 47:29. The event took place in Utica with nearly 11,000 participants. Gebreselama's time exceeded the previous record by 28 seconds. Alex Matata won the men's race in 42:24. In the wheelchair division, Joshua Cassidy secured his fifth title with a time of 33:24, finishing ahead of Geert Schipper. Runners enjoyed ideal weather conditions, contributing to the record-setting performances. The next Boilermaker Road Race is scheduled for July 11, 2027.

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By the Numbers

•Tsigie Gebreselama finishes 15K in 47:29, breaking a 16-year-old record.
•Alex Matata wins the men's race in 42:24, 18 seconds shy of the course record.
•Joshua Cassidy takes wheelchair division title, fifth overall win.
•Runners competed in ideal weather, with 63-degree temperatures.
•Next Boilermaker Road Race set for July 11, 2027.

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9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Women's record falls at Utica's 49th Boilermaker

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First-time Boilermaker runners Alex Matata and Tsigie Gebresalama paced the 2026 field in Utica, and Gebresalama broke the 15K course record for women.
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