A large part of the Boilermaker's appeal is its crowd-lined course full of cheering friends, family and fans. The tremendous outpouring of support from the community is one of the reasons that running the Boilermaker is a must-run the second Sunday in July.
The Boilermaker spectators are such an important part of the overall experience that the most supportive neighborhood wins a Boilermaker Block Party. The course is divided into four cheering sections:
The course is divided into four cheering sections:
East Utica
South Utica
New Hartford / Yorkville
West Utica
Find a spot on the course and cheer your heart out to help that neighborhood win a block party. And, help us secure our reputation as the best 15K by showing our runners that no other race has spectator support like the Boilermaker.