Boilermaker Road Race

UPDATED BOILERMAKER 2026 INFORMATION (as of 7/24/25)!

REGISTRATION:

Early Bird Priority Registration is scheduled to open at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 4, 2025 for a limited time. Anyone who registered for the 2025 Boilermaker is eligible to register for the 2026 event during this special registration period and will be receiving emails directly from the Boilermaker in the coming weeks.

This special registration period will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025. It includes special pricing which is the same initial tier pricing that the Boilermaker has had since 2016. The Boilermaker employs the use of a tiered pricing system which rewards those who commit to attend early so future registration periods will have increased pricing levels.

Future registration periods are scheduled for a limited time during September and then in late January which will remain open until race caps are met.

The Boilermaker endeavors to communicate registration based news (i.e. specific registration periods, impending pricing changes, and race cap alerts in advance via email, social media and our local traditional media outlets. As always, please keep an eye on your emails (we only have the email address you previously registered with) and the Boilermaker Facebook and Instagram pages for updates!

RACE CAPS:

Race caps for the 15K race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and for the 5K race presented by Utica National Insurance Group will be announced at a later date.

PRICING:
This is a tiered pricing event with limited capacities, so register early to save money and your spot(s).

GENERAL RULES:

1. All Boilermaker events are held rain or shine.
2. Walkers, animals, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited.
3. There are no deferrals and no refunds available.
4. Dropdowns from the 15K to the 5K are limited (500 available) and are on a first come, first served basis.

PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOL:

1. The Boilermaker will follow local & federal public health guidelines in place come race day. As of today, there are no specific restrictions in place.
2. Please stay tuned to our email and social media communications for any potential updates. 
3. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event.
4. Per the Boilermaker’s policies, there are no deferrals or refunds.

 RACE SAFETY:

1. The course is restricted to registered athletes and official race personnel.
2. We strongly discourage the use of headphones in both ears for your safety as well as the safety of others.