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The Utica Boilermaker - July 11, 2010
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The Utica Boilermaker is the premier running event of each year in Central New York.
Drawing over 10,000 runners each year, this event remains the nations largest and world's most competitive 15K road race.
The famed race is in its 31st season and is run each year on the second Sunday of July.
The Boilermaker also boasts the best post-race party in the FX Matts brewery parking lot where some 30,000 people pile in for live music, free beer, fireworks, an F-16 flyover, and a great mid-summer party with friends and family. Read More
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The National Distance Running Hall of Fame
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The National Distance Running Hall of Fame was established in Utica, NY in 1998 to honor the sport of distance running and the premier athletes in the field.
Each year during Boilermaker weekend the Hall inducts a selected group of distance runners who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of distance running.
Past inductees include Mary Decker Slaney, Steve Prefontaine, Alberto Salazar, Grete Waitz, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Frank Shorter, Kathrine Switzer, and one of Utica's favorite people, Bill Rodgers a frequent Boilermaker runner.
Bill writes in his own blog, "July 11th I raced an old favorite of mine and for thousands (ten to be close!) the Utica Boilermaker 15K in 53:10. This is a MAJOR RACE. Big in every way, from fan support along the course to the band at the finish to the competitive field."
A stroll through the Hall of Fame is like taking a walk back in time. You will see all of the legends of the sports and much of their equipment and memorabilia on display.
There are numerous pictorials, memorabilia displays, and award exhibits to read, reflect on, and learn from.
Although a small city, Utica, N.Y. was selected because it is the home of The Boilermaker and has strong community support for the sport of running.
Visit the Hall of Fame's Official Website | Map Directions
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The Falling Leaves Road Race
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The Falling Leaves road race presented by the Utica Road Runners is Utica's oldest organized race, even older than the Boilermaker.
This race is a fall classic for Utica. Usually occurring each year towards the end of September when the leaves have begun to change to red here in the Mohawk Valley. The race consists of a 5K and 14K distances with runner and wheel chair divisions.
Official event website
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The Utica Development Runs
The Utica Development Runs are a great spring and early summer race program presented by the Utica Road Runners.
Each Wednesday evening around 6:30 PM at the Utica Parkway, hundreds of dedicated runners gather to run one of several races. There are several kid's runs for all ages, a 2-mile run, and the classic 10K hilly run.
The 10K meanders through the South Woods switchbacks and features a very challenging and hilly course. Utica Road Runner volunteers staff the race start, provide water at two locations along the route including the end, and setup a timer to record places and finishing times.
Top area runners turn out each week and use this race for training for the Boilermaker. View Utica Development Run Race Results. |
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The Utica Roadrunner's Club
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Utica, NY is graced with a top-notch running club called the Utica RoadRunners. The group is very active year-round and has weekly events, monthly business meetings, and hosts a number of group runs.
Additionally the club's dedicated members organize and manage a number of seasonal runs including the Utica Development Runs.
Their members are vital to the success of running in Utica. They state on their website that they are a diverse group of over 400 people that promote health and fitness through running as well as many other activities.
All ages and paces are welcome to join. Visit the link below to find out more and join.
Visit the Official Club Website
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