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The Best Tweets of the 2012 Boilermaker

Eric Meier — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:51:18 +0000

We’re not sure how much it slows down your time to use Twitter during the 15K Boilermaker Road Race, but there was plenty of activity on the #Boilermaker stream. Here is a collection of some of the best race tweets. We’re not sure, either, O-D. Good thing we were protected under canvas at the finish [...]

How To Make Money On Next Year's Boilermaker

Davey Jones — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:08:06 +0000

Another Boilermaiker is in the books, year 35 is done. What can we talk about now? How about Boilermaker 36? Next year is your chance to win. Maybe not on the course, but how about making some top dollars off the event? The way to make the cash is very simple and it’s been in front of you this whole time. The answer: Recycling.

Mark Goes Behind The Scenes of the Utica Boilermaker [PHOTOS]

Mark Richards — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 10:04:55 +0000

Okay, the 35th annual Boilermaker is in the books. The race has been broadcast and re-broadcast. You’ve seen the winners and noted their times. You’ve seen plenty of video and pictures of the event. But, have you ever gone behind the scenes? I did. Have you seen the canon that explodes before each race? Would [...]

2012 Boilermaker 15K Winners – Tilahun Regassa and Mamitu Dasku

Eric Meier — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:46:45 +0000

With a time of 43 minutes 1 second, Tilahun Regassa from Ethiopia is the 2012 winner of the Utica Boilermaker. Regassa was several seconds ahead of the rest of the pack. It was a clean sweep for Ethiopia as Mamitu Dasku won the women’s race with a time of 49:26. [button href="http://wibx950.com/category/boilermaker-2/" title=" 2012 Boilermaker Coverage" align="center"] [...]

Central New York Expats Fly Boilermaker Flag Proudly in California [PHOTO]

Eric Meier — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:45:50 +0000

The Boilermaker 15K Road Race is truly a national, even international event. We’re proud to share this photo from a CNY expatriot who now lives is California. From Carol Rositano on Facebook: Our Best Wishes from both of us here in Rocklin,CA to all runners and walkers for the Boilermaker and Youth Run !!! Woo [...]

Boilermaker 5K Is Filled Up

Dave Wheeler — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:46:58 +0000

As we reported, The Boilermaker 15-K race reached its 14,000 runner limit on March 10th. If you were planning to sign up for the 5-K, and you delayed, you are out of luck.

4 Lucky Winners May Run In Boilermaker Road Race

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:46:40 +0000

If you were looking to run in the Boilermaker but didn’t sign up, you may be in luck. In honor of the man who started the Boilermaker Road Race, ECR International will award four lucky people entries for this year’s sold out race. WIBX is reporting that Carolyn Kuczynski the Senior Marketing Rep for the [...]

The Boilermaker Has Reached Its 14,000 Runner Cap

Dave Wheeler — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:23:07 +0000

If you planned on running the Boilermaker but haven’t signed up yet, well you’re out of luck. The race has officially sold out. WIBX is reporting that Race officials say they’ve reached the 14,000 cap for the 15-K race. Director Jim Stasaitis said quote — “I don’t think any of us anticipated the speed in [...]

Boilermaker Runners Continue To Fill Quickly

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:08:16 +0000

If you’re looking to participate in the 35th annual Boilermaker, you better sign up quick. WIBX is reporting that the remaining spots are quickly running out. Race Director Jim Stasaitis told WIBX that at this pace, the Boilermaker will “sell out” by the end of the month. According to officials, 2012′s registration numbers are more [...]

Do You Have A Special Boilermaker Memory?

Dave Wheeler — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:34:09 +0000

To help mark the 35th running of the Boilermaker, race officials want to hear from you. They’re asking runners, volunteers and spectators who have special memories of past races to submit them. WIBX is reporting that these memories will be shared in a commemorative section of this year’s program and on the Boilermaker’s website and [...]

Boilermaker Reaches Halfway Point For 15-K

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:32:16 +0000

If you plan on running the Boilermaker, you’d better sign up soon. WIBX is reporting that race officials say registration for the 15-K race has crossed the halfway point already! Over 7,000 runners have signed up for the race so far. At this point last year, just over 2,500 had registered. Last year’s race closed [...]

Registration For The 35th Annual Boilermaker Opens This Weekend

Dave Wheeler — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:31:30 +0000

Maybe your New Year’s Resolution was to get in better shape and run in the 35th annual Boilermaker Road Race. Well if you want to seize that opportunity, you got to register first. This Saturday runners can begin to register and don’t delay. According to WIBX, last year the 15K race reached its capacity on [...]

Boilermaker 15K Road Race Unveils 2012 Logo; Expands Field

Eric Meier — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:40:52 +0000

Next summer marks the 35 running of the Utica Boilermaker, the country’s largest 15K road race. To mark the anniversary, the Boilermaker has incorprated that theme into the new race logo unveiled just moments ago on the Boilermaker Facebook page. The Boilermaker also announced that they will open up 1000 more race spots next [...]

The 34th Utica Boilermaker Is In The Books

Mark Richards — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 14:05:05 +0000

And again, Ridouane Harroufi from Morocco is a 2nd time winner of the Utica Boilermaker 15K road race. He also won in 2009.

15K is about 9.3 miles of running but as I noted live on Lite 98.7 just before the cannon blast, the path to the starting area adds just enough distance to total 9.87 miles. (okay I just made that up).

The 2011 Boilermaker Walk

Dave Wheeler — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 13:28:50 +0000

Here's photos from The 2011 Boilermaker Walk which took place July 9th.

Tips For Running The Boilermaker 15K

Trudy — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:02:49 +0000

Sunday is the big day, when the streets of Utica will be filled with the sounds of thousands of feet hitting the pavement, as the Boilermaker gets underway. It's such a fun event, both to take part in and to watch. I haven't run it in several years, but I wouldn't miss watching it for the world. I've asked a bunch of my runner friends for their best tips for having a good Boilermaker run, whether it's your first Boilermaker or your tenth.

The Search For The Utica Boilermaker Burger Is On

Mark Richards — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:13:12 +0000

The search for a new burger recipe in Utica is on and Dylan & I are proud to be a part of it. It will be called the 'Boilermaker Burger' and it will soon be on the menus of Babe's and Carmella's Cafe. You can actually help determine the ingredients. Go to boilermakerburger.com and click the favorite items that you put on your burger. With that information, the 'Boilermaker Burger' will be born.