Boilermaker Road Race
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The official Facebook page for the Boilermaker Road Race! The Boilermaker 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 Radiator (now ECR International). The 15K road race, presented by Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield, began with just 876 runners and a budget of $750.
In 1983, renowned distance runner, Bill Rodgers, not only participated but won the race with a time of 44:38. Rodgers elevated the race by bringing both national exposure and credibility to the event. Since then, the Boilermaker has attracted elite runners from all over the world, including Olympians and world record holders. In fact, the Boilermaker has been named by the Analytical Distance Runner as the most competitive 15K road race in the world.
Today, the Boilermaker road race hosts over 17,000 runners per year. Boilermaker Weekend offers events for participants of every age and skill level. It has grown to include fitness and special events, such as a 5K Race, a 3 Mile Walk, a Kids' Run, a Community Mile, Youth Olympics, a Health and Fitness Expo, and more. Designed around the weekend's crown jewel, the Boilermaker 15K Road Race, Boilermaker Weekend promotes a healthy lifestyle with a focus on fun, family, and community spirit!
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facebook.comWe had a couple warm days but temps are dropping tonight - be careful out there. Sunday is the 14th Annual Chilly Chili 5K Run/Walk - who plans on running? It's going to be chilly but warm up after with some chili! 😂
FYI! Stay safe and warm!
Maybe it was the holidays or the beautiful NY winter weather but have you ever wondered how long you can get away with not running before it affects your fitness level?
A fun throwback from the Boilermaker Blog (Tim's first post) -- Do you have two-mile moments? Maybe they are three or five-mile moments?
Charity Bib 2018 is now accepting applications - showcase your organization while raising funds! Over the last five years, Charity Bib has helped local organizations raise over half a million dollars with 100% of the proceeds going right back into the local community. Questions can be directed to rebecca@boilermaker.com.
Do you plan to be a lifelong runner? Take some tips from someone who has been running for half a century and learn how she stays in shape. 💪
What feeling do you get when you know it's only one minute to start? 👟
The TRAMONTANE CAFE, a big part of Utica culture, is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this Sunday! There will be music, food, and more! Will you be attending this once in a lifetime event?
The Food Bank of Central New York was a successful Charity Bib partner in 2017! Raising over $24,000 enabled them to provide over 72,000 nutritious meals to local communities! Now that’s food for thought.
The Boilermaker Charity Bib program is gearing up for 2018! Charity Bib has helped raise $500,000 for local organizations with 100% of the money raised going right back to the community! One of our Charity Bib success stories is Griffin's Guardians. 2017 was their first year participating and they raised over $11,000 to help support families who are experiencing the heartache and challenges of coping with Pediatric Cancer.They are an inspiration to us! To learn more about this organization, check out this video.
Are you someone who sweats a lot during a workout? Don't be ashamed, sweating is good for you!
Running with dogs as a full-time job sounds like a dream job, right? One D.C. bookkeeper turned this dream into a reality. Do you take runs with your furry friend? Comment your pictures below! 🐶
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