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Home > About Running in Central New York
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Utica is located in upstate New York at about the geographic center of the state.
Although we have long rough winters here, the running community is strong and dedicated.
Our city boasts the nations largest 15K road race called the Boilermaker where more than 10,000 runners, including the world's most elite runners, come each July.
We are also the home of the National Long Distance Running Hall of Fame.
The CNY Running website is designed to be a fun and useful online interactive resource for Central New York area runners
where they can find and post upcoming road races, and post news about local running.
 Do you have an area road race that you'd like posted on the race calendar? Post it here.
Do you have a local running news article? Post it here.
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 The Utica Boilermaker
The Utica Boilermaker is the premier running event of each year in Central New York.
Drawing over 13,000 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 40,000 people pile in for live music, free beer, fireworks, an F-16 flyover, and a great mid-summer party with friends and family.
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The E. J. Herrmann Interscholastic Cross-Country Invitational
 The East Utica Optimist Club is the proud sponsor of the E. J. Herrmann Interscholastic Cross-Country Invitational. This year marks the 70th edition of the meet. The meet was initiated by Mr. Edward J. Herrmann, a physical education teacher and coach at Proctor High School. It was called the Proctor Invitational until the Utica City School District, sole sponsor of the meet from 1941 until 1989, ceased patronage. In 1990, the East Utica Optimist Club decided to resurrect the meet. It is now the 2nd oldest meet in New York State.
The meet is held annually on the last Saturday in September. This year 1500 athletes, representing 30-40 school districts, are expected to participate by running in one of the 10 scheduled events on September 29, 2012 in Proctor Park. If you would like to volunteer to work at the meet, become a sponsor, or join the East Utica Optimist Club, please visit the EJ Herrmann Invitational website for more information.
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The National Distance Running Hall of Fame
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
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.
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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. |
America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk
Just like most events in Utica, when we do it, we do it BIG. The Heart Run & Walk is one of the largest fund raising events for the American Heart Association each year.
Thousands of people turn out in the middle of winter to run, walk, and raise funds for the AHA.
Each year the people of the Utica area raise over 1 million dollars for the American Heart Association.
It's a great time and fun is usually had by all.
There are various distance runs associated with the event but the heartiest folks try the 18-mile run that starts way up in Barneveld, NY at the crack of dawn.
Here is the link to the event's website if you'd like to Read More.
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The Utica Roadrunner's Club
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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