Are you a runner? Want a challenge? How about running in the largest 15K road race in the U.S? Then try the Boilermaker 15K Road Race in Utica, New York.
The Boilermaker 15K Road Race was started in 1976 by Earle Reed. He was looking for a way to return thanks to the community for having supported his business, Utica Companies (ECR International, formerly Utica Boilers)
The race began with 800 runners and a budget of $750. Now in its 33rd year, the Boilermaker is the largest 15K in the Nation with almost 13,000 runners and with a budget many times that amount.
For five 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 around the world.
The Analytic Distance Runner has ranked the Boilermaker as the most competitive 15K in the world. The race has been ranked number one for four consecutive years.
It happpens every year for the last 33 years on July 11th. The community of Utica, New York is very supportive of its race and thousands show up to cheer the runners on and many volunteer and have been for many years.
The race course is through the streets of Utica, New York and has a combination of flat, mderate and steep terrain to challenge the best of runners.
The 33rd annual Boilermaker Road Race celebrated one of its finest years to date. A record number of runners signed up for this years race, with over 13,000 for the 15K race and over 2,600 for the 5K race. Both numbers were up from last years race with nearly 1000 more runners competing in the 15K and somewhere around 55 more for the 5K.
Weather conditions were ideal for the top elite runners, as the top male runners were faster than last years 15K winner.
So are you up for the challenge? It'll be a good one.
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