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TABLE OF CONTENTS Press Events ……………………………………………….. 2 Media Guidelines ………………………………………...... 3

Boilermaker Introduction ……………………………….... 5 Events……………………………………………………….. 10 Fun Facts………………..………………………………….. 39 Maps, Directions & Course Information ………………… 48 Participant Information …………………………………… 56 Pace Chart ………………………………………………….. 66 Glossary …………………………………………………….. 68 Sponsors ………………………………………………….... 71


PRESS EVENTS

Sunday, July 3 8:00 AM Boilermaker Committee Run ECR International, 2201 Dwyer Ave., Utica, NY

Thursday, July 7 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Bank of America Youth Olympics Proctor Park, Culver Avenue at Welshbush Road, Utica, NY

Friday, July 8 Noon – 7:00 PM Planet Fitness Health & Wellness Expo Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

6:30 PM The Fountainhead Group Volunteer Party Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

Saturday, July 9 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Planet Fitness Health & Wellness Expo Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

8:15 AM Utica National Insurance Kids’ Run Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

10:30 AM Wal-Mart 3 Mile Boilermaker Walk Masonic Care Community, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY

Noon - 3:00 PM Sodexo Services Pasta Buffet Alumni College Center Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Runner’s Forum- “Ask the Experts” Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

Sunday, July 10 7:15 AM Carbone 5K Race Burrstone Road Bridge near York Street, Utica, NY

7:45 AM Sitrin 15K Wheelchair Division ECR International (Utica Boilers), 2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, NY

8:00 AM Boilermaker 15K Road Race ECR International (Utica Boilers), 2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, NY

8:00 AM - noon Price Chopper Post-Race Party Matt Brewing Co. back parking lot, corner of Court and Varick Streets, Utica, NY

10:00 AM Boilermaker Awards Ceremony Matt Brewing Co., Corner of Court and Varick Streets, Utica, NY

Monday, July 11 10:30 AM Race Recap with all Directors 200 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502

Monday, July 25 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM Golf Classic Tournament Valley View Golf Course, Valley View Rd, Utica, NY


MEDIA GUIDELINES 2016 Media Guidelines The Boilermaker/National Distance Running Hall of Fame Press Kit has been put together to assist you in your coverage of the Boilermaker Road Race. Please Note: Members of the media will be asked to present valid press identification before credentials will be issued. Credentials are absolutely necessary to gain access to the Boilermaker Press Truck or into the Start line and Finish line VIP areas. Please review the following information carefully. It will assist you in your coverage of the Boilermaker Road Race. Media Credentials All Media covering the Boilermaker Road Race must obtain and exhibit a media credential. All those seeking media credentials should present a press pass, business card, or request on media letterhead. Press truck assignments and all media on the course must be requested no later than June 17, 2016. Contact: Meghan Fraser McGrogan at (315) 796-2728 or email [email protected] Race Times The Boilermaker 15K Road Race starts promptly at 8:00 AM on Sunday, July 10, 2016. The Starting Line is on Earle C. Reed Way near the intersection of Dwyer Ave. The Wheelchair Race begins at 7:45 AM and the 5K Race begins at 7:15 AM on Burrstone Rd. near Donovan Stadium. Press Truck If you wish to ride on the press truck, which will drive ahead of the runners on the course, you must contact Media Coordinator Meghan Fraser McGrogan at (315) 796-2728, or email [email protected], prior to the race. Photographers who have signed up to ride on the press truck that will travel ahead of the runners must meet at Beech Grove and Culver Ave. You must be on the press truck before it pulls onto the course at 7:45 AM. No one will be allowed to board the press truck after that time. You must present your media credentials to board the press truck. There is limited seating on the press truck. National Grid provides the press trucks and Boilermaker officials will solely direct their route and operation. The press truck will arrive at approximately the same time the winner crosses the finish line. Therefore, we recommend that if you ride the press truck, plan to have someone else capture the finish line. After the truck arrives you will not have time to get into position to observe the winner’s arrival. There will be no stops, dismounting or jumping off the truck before it reaches the finish area. Media Coverage Live coverage of the Boilermaker 15K Road Race can be heard on WIBX News Radio 950 AM beginning at 7:00 AM. WKTV News Channel 2 will air coverage at 7:00 AM. -11:00 AM. The CW11 will rebroadcast the coverage at 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM. In addition, WUTR-TV 20 will televise live coverage of the Boilermaker from 7:00 AM until 11:00 AM and replay 7:00 PM-10:00 PM on WFXV. WKTV will have a Kids’ Run Television special Saturday July 9th at 7:00 PM, Go the Distance Recap show 7:00 PM Friday July 8th and Boilermaker All Access Show 7:30 PM. CBS Utica will rebroadcast on Saturday July 16th from Noon- 4:00 PM.


Media Guidelines Finish Line/VIP Area Please note that media covering the finish line will be restricted to certain areas. Space has been reserved to give you optimum opportunity to capture the race finish while at the same time protecting the interests of the runners. Under NO circumstances will the media be allowed on the course while the race is in progress. There are no media banners or signs allowed at the start line or finish line with the exception of race sponsors, which are pre-approved by the Boilermaker management. Media, wearing a media credential, will be allowed into the media tent at the Boilermaker finish line. The media tent/VIP area is reserved for special guests and elite runners. Media will be allowed to interview runners, inductees and special guests at this time. The Boilermaker 15K Road Race is a community event with a wide variety of media coverage. We ask for your patience when arranging interviews with runners, sponsors and race officials. The race committee does not permit exclusive coverage or exclusive interviews Medical Tent Media will not be allowed in the medical tent. The Medical Director will update the media hourly. Internet Additional information regarding the Boilermaker 15K Road Race can be gathered by accessing the website at www.boilermaker.com. The site offers training tips, and background information. Social Media – Boilermaker Road Race official pages:

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INTRODUCTION


BOILERMAKER INTRODUCTION The 39th Boilermaker 15K Road Race Sunday, July 10, 2016 8 AM Eastern Standard Time Course Certified by USA Track & Field Course Certification Number NY969009-WN Race Director: Jim Stasaitis President : Tim Reed History of the Race The Boilermaker 15K Road Race was established in 1978 by Earle C. Reed. Reed was looking for a way to give back to the community that had supported his family’s business, Utica Companies (ECR International). Earle convinced his father Bob Reed, President of Utica Radiator, and the company’s Treasurer Jim Benson, to underwrite a new local long distance road race, which Earle dubbed “The Boilermaker.” With additional assistance from cofounder F.X. Matt II, president of F.X. Matt Brewing Company, the first Boilermaker was run on July 16, 1978. Earle Reed served as Race Director from 1978-2000, Bob Ingalls from 2001-2007, and Jim Stasaitis took the race over in 2008. It wasn’t the first local road race, but it quickly became the most popular. The Boilermaker continues to strive to be the best 15K race in the United States, attracting athletes and fans from all over the world. The race began with 930 runners and a budget of $750. Now in its 39th year, the Boilermaker draws more than 18,000 competitors and sponsors at support levels of $5,000 and up. The Course A 9.3-mile tour of Utica, the Boilermaker takes participants from the start line at ECR International, along the Memorial Parkway, up through Valley View Country Club and Golf Course, back on the Memorial Parkway, along upper Genesee Street, turning onto Shepherd Place, Sunset Avenue and then onto Burrstone Road passing the Utica College Campus. The course then comes down Champlin Avenue, Whitesboro and Court Streets, and concludes at the F.X. Matt’s Brewery. The 5K course starts on Burrstone Road near York Street (at the 10K point of the 15K.) The 5K course is the last third of the Boilermaker 15K. Future Boilermaker Dates Sunday, July 9, 2017 Sunday, July 8, 2018 Sunday, July 14, 2019 Entering the Boilermaker 15K Road Race Runners can register for the race by going to boilermaker.com. The opening of registration will be announced early in 2017. The race will close when it reaches the cap selected for each event. Runners can verify their entry by going to www.boilermaker.com


Boilermaker Introduction TripAdvisor – Number one road race in New York State for HolidayLetting and one of “50 US Road Races to Attempt in Your Lifetime.” 2016 RUNNING National Broadcast Series – “Road Racing at its very best!” Roger Robinson of Running Times – “The Utica Boilermaker 15K has always been one of my favorites.”

Race of the Month Runner’s World named the Boilermaker Road Race the “Race of the Month” in 2009 and calls it “a classic event with a competitive field- and one of the biggest and best parties in all of running.” Runner’s World Magazine stated in 2008 that “the Boilermaker remained a must-run.” The Best 15K in the Nation The Boilermaker Road Race was ranked as the largest 15K road race in the nation for ten consecutive years, from 1997-2006. Each year, the race attracts top elite runners from all over the world, Olympians and world record holders. The Boilermaker has been named as one of the top 100 races in the country by Runner’s World magazine. Voted One of RRCA’s Top 20 Road Races In a 2002 survey of members of the Road Runners Club of America, the Boilermaker was named one of the top 20 road races in the United States. The poll was conducted by the club’s flagship publication, “Footnotes,” which is sent to its 145,000 members. This is a significant honor, as members were asked to consider the virtues of approximately 3,000 races throughout the country. Road Race of the Year New England Runner, a nationally publicized magazine, named the Boilermaker “Road Race of the Year” for 2002.


PRRO Circuit 2015-16 Summary World class competition at 5 classic races; PRRO Championship presented by Boilermaker offers $60,000-plus prize purse and PRRO bonuses The PRRO Circuit showcases world class competition at 5 prestigious road race events shorter than the marathon distance, with $400,000 in prize money and bonuses. The Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, NY on Sunday, July 10 hosts the 21st PRRO Championship and the 39th event edition offers more than $60,000 in prize money plus the PRRO Super Bonus ($10,000 for current PRRO series event champion(s) who also win the PRRO Championship crown) and PRRO Event Champion’s Bonus ($1500 cumulative for current series event champions who win prize money at the PRRO Championship). With their 2015-16 Circuit wins, nine athletes are eligible for the above PRRO Circuit bonus structure: Boilermaker 15K: The PRRO Championship, July 12, 2015, Utica, NY Eliud Ngetich, Kenya, 43:31 Mary Wacera, Kenya, 48:49 EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Oct. 25, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA Tyler Pennel, USA, 46:50, course record Buze Diriba, Ethiopia, 52:55, course record World’s Best 10K, Feb. 28, 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico Bedan Karoki, Kenya, 27:42 Mary Wacera, Kenya, 31:49 Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile, April 3, 2016, Washington, DC Sam Chelanga, USA, 48:26 Veronica Nyaruai Wanjiru, Kenya, 53:12 40th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, May 1, 2016, Spokane, WA Philip Langat, Kenya, 34:26 Cynthia Limo, Kenya, 38:03, course record If the male and female winners of the PRRO Championship have not won any of the events on that year's circuit, they will win $2500 each as the PRRO Circuit champions in addition to the prize money offered by the PRRO Championship host event. The Lilac Bloomsday Run on Sunday, May 1 in Spokane, WA was the fourth 2015-16 Circuit stop and the final stop before the PRRO Championship in Utica, NY on July 10. The 40th edition of the classic 12K road race offered $81,000 in prize money and Philip Langat (KEN) won the men’s race in 34:22, while Cynthia Limo (KEN) defended her race, clocking a course record 38:03, the #3 women’s all-time 12K road performance. The World’s Best 10K in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Feb. 28 opened the 2016 PRRO racing season with world leading wins by Kenyans Bedan Karoki and Mary Wacera in 27 minutes, 42 seconds and 31:49, respectively. The 44th Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile in Washington, DC on April 3 was the next PRRO stop, and on a cold, windy day, Sam Chelanga (USA) and Veronica Nyaruai Wanjiru (KEN) took home the titles in 48:26 and 53:12, respectively. Chelanga was the first American male champion at the storied event since 1990.


To-date, PRRO Circuit events have produced 18 world and 17 U.S. road records, awarded more than $6.8 million in prize money and seen more than 2.3 million runners cross their finish lines. Since 1996, the PRRO Championship race has paid out more than $1.6 million. The PRRO Circuit, a long-time pioneer and champion of a clean sport, has been conducting drug testing at its events since 2006. During the 2014-15 season, USADA conducted more than 50 in-competition tests and an undisclosed number of pre-competition tests. Don Kardong, 1976 Olympic marathoner and Lilac Bloomsday race director, is the current PRRO Circuit President. PRRO Circuit 2015-16 Boilermaker 15K: The PRRO Championship, July 12, 2015, Utica, NY, $63,600 in prize money EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler, Oct. 25, 2015, Pittsburgh, PA, $26,200 in prize money World’s Best 10K, Feb. 28, 2016, San Juan, Puerto Rico, More than $120,000 in prize money and bonuses Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile, April 3, 2016, Washington, DC, $70,000 in prize money and bonuses 40th Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, May 1, 2016, Spokane, WA, $81,000 in prize money Boilermaker 15K: The PRRO Championship, July 10, 2016, Utica, NY, $63,600 in prize money PRRO Championship and Circuit Year The PRRO Circuit rotates among the five PRRO Circuit races with the Circuit Year starting and finishing at the same event. The event will serve as a PRRO Championship qualifier the first time it is held and will also host the PRRO Circuit Championship the second time it is held. The 2016-17 PRRO Circuit opens with the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler on November 6, 2016 and concludes with the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler on October 29, 2017. Visit prro.org for more information including how to join the PRRO Circuit.


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Events

Committee Run ……………11 Youth Olympics……………12 Expo …………………………13 Volunteer Party ……………14 Kids’ Run …………………...15 3-Mile Walk …………………16 Pasta Buffet ………………..17 Runner’s Forum …………..18 5K Race …………………….19 Wheelchair …………………21 15K Race ……………………23 Elite Runners ………………25 Post-Race Party …………...37 Boilermaker Square……….38


Committee Run Event Day: Sunday, July 3, 2016 at 8:00 AM Location: Start Line, Culver Ave and Dwyer Ave Event Day Contact: Mary MacEnroe Since many of the committee members and volunteers are busy on Boilermaker Sunday they can’t run the race. Many of the committee members got involved because of their love of the Boilermaker. The run started informally with a group of people running the course. As the race grew the run became a little more formal. In 1998, the Boilermaker started the committee run so those committee members and volunteer could run the course. It also gives the committee an up close look at the course to make sure it is ready. The Committee Run just like Boilermaker starts at 8 AM. Some of the committee will do the 5K that morning. Unlike Boilermaker Sunday, there is no traffic control, entertainment, fans or water stops for the runners. The runners come through the arch and are given their finisher’s pin. There is water, bananas, and oranges for those who run. There are many runners who will join the committee that morning for the run but if they are training for their first Boilermaker will not run under the arch. The Boilermaker Committee Run is the kick off to the Boilermaker week of activities.


Bank of America Youth Olympics Event Date: July 7, 2016 Location: TR Proctor Park Event Contact: Laura Dolan Established as the Fitness Olympics in 2000 by the City of Utica, the Olympics first took place at Addison Miller Playground located on York Street in the city of Utica. Only fifty kids participated in this first year. There were only two groups that attended that year, one from West Utica and the other from Our Lady of Lourdes. From 2001 to 2003, Oneida County Youth Bureau joined the City of Utica in sponsoring the Fitness Olympics. The event was moved to more centrally located Deerfield Park. Approximately 600 kids participate each year. Children came from all over the county. Some of the places were Boonville, Camden Waterville, Rome and Utica. In 2004, The Boilermaker and Fleet Bank (Bank of America) came in as sponsors of the Fitness Olympics. The event moved to its current home of TR Proctor Park. It was a 2 day event. Wednesday was for the City of Utica kids and Thursday was for Oneida County. These events were under the direction of Oneida County Youth Director Jim LaFountain, City of Utica Recreation Director Lonnie Jenkins and Boilermaker Coordinator. The focus for this event is fitness and fun. The Youth Olympics offers a great way for kids to get engaged in sports and a healthy lifestyle. The event is for children from 6-13 from the City of Utica. The event is free and each child gets a t-shirt. The first year of the event 300 children participated. The event has grown to 500. The events include Basketball, Baseball, Jump Rope, Kick Ball as well as Checkers and Connect Four. Employees from Bank of America and the city of Utica help the kids with the events. In 2014, the Youth Olympics hosted a hockey shootout. In 2015, a basketball shoot out was held with Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, Boilermaker President Tim Reed and Olympic Bronze Medalist Erin Hamlin. New in 2016 will be disc golf, musical chairs, balloon toss and trivia for the kids. Event time line: 9:00 Musical Chairs 9:45 Basketball Shoot out 10:00 Opening Ceremony along with the National Anthem 10:15 Zumba 10:30 All Events Noon Lunch 1:00 Awards & Closing Ceremony


Planet Fitness Health & Wellness Expo Event Date: July 8, 2016 Noon -7 PM Location: Jorgenson Athletic Center MVCC Contact: Chris DelMonte The Planet Fitness Health and Wellness Expo is where all the runners pick up their race numbers and information for the 15K Race, 5K Race and 3-mile Walk. Walk participants can still sign up on Friday at the expo if the cap has not been reached. Runners and spectators are welcome to attend the expo. It is where Boilermaker Fans can purchase their official Boilermaker Merchandise. The first expo was held at Riverside Mall from 1978 – 1996. Runners would pick up their packets at Riverside Mall and be able to visit expo booths in the Malls main corridor. Volunteers would gather prior to the expo and pack the race packets and goody bags in a vacant store. In 1997, the expo moved to the grounds of the Masonic Care Community. The Masonic Care Community hosted the packet stuffing, outdoor expo, packet-pick up, merchandise, expo venders, volunteer party, pasta buffet, Kids’ Run and in 2001 hosted the first Boilermaker Walk. In 2008 and 2010 the expo at the Masonic Care Community hosted the National Distance Running Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. In 2012, the expo moved to its current location of Mohawk Valley Community College. Most of the expo is held Jorgensen Athletic Center. The expo maintained some out its outdoor booths. The runners now pick up their race numbers in the gym and then go into the Jorgenson Center to pick up the commemorative glass and program book. Runners can also purchase their official Boilermaker Merchandise. The Planet Fitness Health and Wellness Expo host many events on the grounds of MVCC Utica Campus. The weekend expo activities starts off on Thursday, July 7, with the unveiling of the painting at the Boilermaker Reception (invitation only). On Friday, July 8, the Planet Fitness Health and Wellness Expo opens at noon. The 2016 expo will be the largest ever with 80 booths. Featured this year will be races local and international, local TV and radio stations, food samples, running gear and of course the Official Boilermaker Merchandise.


The Fountainhead Group Volunteer Party Event Date: July 8, 2016 5:30 PM -9:30 PM Location: Near the Jorgenson Athletic Center MVCC Contact: Robin Carney Every year the Boilermaker holds an invitation only Volunteer Party to thank the thousands of people who give their time and expertise to put on the Boilermaker. The party was originally held at the Lewis House in Westmoreland until 1994 when it moved to the Parking Garage of the Radisson Hotel in Utica. The volunteers were treated to a party on the roof of the Parking Garage. In 1996, the party moved to the grounds of the Masonic Care Community to make room for the expanding number of volunteers needed for the Race. With the Volunteer Party on the grounds of the Masonic Care Community a stage was built for a band to entertain the volunteers. Some of the bands that have played have been Showtime and Classified. Fireworks were also added. The 2011, Volunteer party was the only one to be postponed due to a severe storm that hit the area about an hour prior to the start of the party. The party was reschedule later in July at the FX Matt Brewery. The 2012 Race brought the volunteer party to its current location at Mohawk Valley Community College. This year’s Volunteer Party is sponsored by the Fountainhead Group. Volunteers attend will be given their volunteer pin and be entered in to drawings for door prizes. Thanks to the staff of Sodexo, the volunteers are treated to a picnic dinner which includes Honest John’s Hot Dog, Hamburgers from the New York Beef Council on rolls from Freihofer’s, Pepsi and Saranac Beer. The Band Showtime will entertain the volunteers. At the dusk the evening will end with a fireworks show.


Utica National Kids’ Run

Event Date: July 9, 2016 Location: the grounds of MVCC Contact: Dennis Brenon This year the event will be held Saturday, July 9 beginning at 8:15 a.m. on the campus of Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC). Registration is at MVCC on Friday afternoon, July 8 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. or until the field is full (maximum 1,800 entrants). Parents must register the kids on the Friday before the race. The event is free thanks to the generosity of the Utica National Insurance Group. Each child receives a t-shirt when they register and when they finish they will receive a special gift. The run is for kids from the ages of 4 to 12. Age appropriate distances are set up ranging from ¼ miles all the way up to a full mile. Water stops are available along the course. The kids run through their own finish line and have their own post-race party with refreshments, balloons and face painting. Established in 1989 as the Utica National Youth Run. Utica National Insurance, through its foundation, has been the sole sponsor of the Kids’ Run since its inception, organizing the event and handling everything from registration to clean-up. Employees volunteer their time to bring this event to life, and they are joined by retirees, family members and friends on event day. The first 8 years the race was held on Sunday Boilermaker Sunday prior to the finishing of the 15K Road Race. Over 31,000 children have participated in this fun run since the beginning. The Run promotes the importance of health and exercise while introducing the kids in the community to the spirit of the Boilermaker Road Race. Many kids believe they have run “The Boilermaker” and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they cross the finish line. In 1997, the race was moved to the grounds of the Masonic Care Community. The 1994 Youth Run was dedicated to Sara Anne Wood. Sara had been abducted while riding her bike home from the Norwich Corners Church. In 2012, the kids’ run course was moved to its current home at Mohawk Valley Community College.

While the event has been held in several locations, the course was moved to its current location on the grounds of MVCC in 2012. When kids complete their run, they can bring their families to visit the Planet Fitness Health and Wellness Expo, which is located in the building that overlooks the finish area. Overall Entries Kids Run

Year Entries Year Entries Year Entries Year Entries 2016 *1,800 2009 1,637 2002 1,897 1995 1,000 2015 1,624 2008 1,737 2001 1,673 1994 800 2014 1,540 2007 1,871 2000 1,600 1993 780 2013 1,631 2006 1,704 1999 1,500 1992 620 2012 1,600 2005 1,672 1998 1,500 1991 565 2011 1650 2004 1,672 1997 1,200 1990 375 2010 1,517 2003 1758 1996 1,100 1989 200

*Cap of the event


Walmart Walk Event Date: July 9, 2016 Location: the grounds of Masonic Care Community Contact: Marie Seiselmyer

Boilermaker Walk started in 2001 by Bob Ingalls. The Walk is designed for those people who cannot run but still want to participate in the Boilermaker. It is an event that the whole family could take part in. Alex D’Acunto was the first Walk Coordinator and Marie Seiselmyer was his Assistant Coordinator. The first Walk started on the Grounds of Masonic Care Community then continues through Proctor Park to Welshbush Road over to Acacia Village and Masonic Care Community. WKTV sponsored the first Walk. The participants will find on the course entertainment provided by bands and radio stations along the way. Water stations were set up as well as beads were give out to all the participants.

We continued the Walk and in 2006 through the leadership of Alex D’Acunto. Dick Lawler took over in 2007. That year a finisher’s picnic was added to the Walk.

In 2008, Marie Seiselmyer became the Walk Coordinator. Also in 2008, the walk changed from an 8K to the current distance of 3 miles. That year, Walmart became the presenting sponsor for the Walk. Among the changes in 2008 the walk added a charity component; where a portion of the proceeds are donated to a preselected charity. The walk works with the same charity for two years. This year the charity will Children’s Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) or Footsteps for Finley. Finley was born with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD) a disease that attacks a child’s muscular system. Presently there is no cure.

The Walk has donated to the following charities: Tour for the Cure Big Brothers Big Sisters The Ride for Missing Children Masonic Care Community Neighborhood Center Children’s Congenital Muscular Dystrophy

In 2012, the walk was canceled due to the threat of incumbent weather scheduled to hit during the middle of the walk. Also that year the walk was scheduled to take place at Mohawk Valley Community College. In 2013, the walk returned to the Masonic Care Community with a new course. Overall Entries – Walk

2014 458 2013 429

2012 544 2011 607 2010 672 2009 862

2008 744***

2007 932 2006 766 2005 791

2004 805 2003 805 2002 1,124 2001 1,388

***The walk was changed from an 8K Walk to a 3 Mile Walk. Any child under the age of 12 may participate for free as long as they are accompanied by an adult.


Sodexo Pasta Dinner Event Date: July 9, 2016 Location: The Alumni College Center Contact: Cindy Dardano The Pasta Dinner was established in 1997 by Kathy (Kelly) Williams as a fundraiser for The United Way. It was held in the Administration Building on the Masonic Care Community Campus. The dinner started at 7:00pm the Saturday night before the race and was not a Boilermaker event. Kathy stepped down as the coordinator in 1998; Cindy Dardano took over. It was in 1998, that Jeff Hoffman of Sodexo and Cindy Dardano changed the time to 12:30 – 5:00pm and became a Boilermaker Events. In the past 18 years, the Boilermaker has raised over $55,000 for the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area. Each year, local schools art teachers are contacted to have his/her classes create centerpieces for the tables. Children from grade schools, middle schools and high schools have all participated in creating the centerpieces. Most of the volunteers have been with this event since the beginning. In 2014, the hours were changed to noon – 3:00PM and entertainment was added to outside to attract more customers. Chris Cooley, 13 year old singer and guitar player donates his time. He performs outside for 3 hours at no charge and has collected $200 which he donates to the United Way. The United Way assist the manning the Expo table and passing out flyers. PJ Green has printed the fliers. Tickets for the Pasta Buffet can be purchased online when runners and walkers register for the Boilermaker or at the Pasta Buffet Booth at the Expo on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Buffet is open to everyone, runners, volunteers, spectators or those who just like a good pasta dinner. Take out is available. Sodexo and their venders donate the food. In addition Sodexo prepares all the food. Sodexo’s mission is to eradicate world-hunger, the United Way funnels the proceeds from this event to local food banks. The buffet consists of: tossed salad, assorted dressings, fresh bread, marinara sauce, meat sauce, two types of pasta, meatballs, cookies and cake, water, Pepsi and coffee. In 2015, a cold pasta salad was added to the menu. During the pasta dinner videos of the previous year’s Boilermaker was shown. During the 2 years the induction ceremony was held at the Masonic Care Community, there was a live feed to the pasta dinner so those dinning could enjoy the pasta dinner and watch the Induction. In 2015, the Pasta Media Challenge was added to the Pasta Buffet. The first year event is not about how much pasta you can consume but how fast you can eat…with obstacles. Participants found they were to eat pasta from a bowl with no hands and blind folded. This year we had Big Frog, WKTV and Quadsimia participated. Quadsimia won they challenge and took home a $25 Price Chopper gift certificate. Also in 2015 was the first year that the Pasta Dinner and the Runner’s Forum shared the same venue.


Runner’s Forum Event Date: July 9, 2016 Location: The Alumni College Center Contact: Mark Wolber Established in 2004, the Runner’s Forum provides the Boilermaker runners a chance to ask the experts. The first panel consisted of Bill Rodgers, Kathrine Switzer, Alfred Moretz MD, David Grossman ATC Athletic Trainer, Jim LaFountain MS Physiologist, Tom LaFountain DC Chiropractor and Geoffrey Moore MD was the Panel Moderator. The Forum took place in a tent on the grounds of the Masonic Care Community, on Saturday from 1 - 2:30PM. In 2005, future National Distance Running Hall of Fame Inductee Dick Beardsley joined the panel for that year. Following the 2005 Runner’s Forum participants were invited to the Distance Running Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Changes continued in 2006 Mark Wolber replaced Geoffrey Moore as the panel moderator. Also Distance Running Hall of Fame Inducted and Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Frank Shorter replaced Dick Beardsley. In 2007, senior writer for Running Times Magazine Roger Robinson joined the panel. Tom and Jim LaFountain stepped off the panel in 2008 and were replaced by Rusell Williams DC and also Exercise Physiologist and Kara Behlke RD. Kara was the first dietitian to serve on the panel. Frank Shorter left the panel in 2010. Extreme Athlete speaker and author Dane Rauschenberg joined the 2011 panel. Michelle Easterly RD replaced Kara Behlke and Sports Medicine Dr. John Colianni replaced Dr. Rusell Williams. In 2012, the Forum moved indoors to the Michael Shaffer Theater at Mohawk Valley Community College. Distance Running Hall of Fame 1999 Inductee, Boston Marathon and two time New York City Marathon Champion Nina Kuscsik joined the panel along with Boston Marathon winner and 2012 Inductee Jacqueline Hansen. The Forum in 2014 was held after the Distance Running Hall of Fame Induction and the new Inductees Kim Merritt and Tom Fleming joined the panel. The 2016 Panelist are as follow: Bill Rodgers – A member of the inaugural class of the National Distance Running Hall of Fame. He is the 1983 winner of the Boilermaker Road Race, four time winner of the New York City and Boston Marathons. Rodgers was ranked number one in the world in the Marathon in 1975, 1977 and 1979, inducted in the Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2000 and Co-Authored The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Running. His most recent publication is, Marathon Man: My 26.2-Mile Journey from Unknown Grad Student to the Top of the Running World, an autobiography released in 2013. Kathrine Switzer – This legendary woman changed the face of the sport when she pinned on her official bib number, confronted an attacking official, and ran, thus challenging the formerly all-male run of the Boston Marathon. She became an Emmy award winning TV Commentator, authored Marathon Woman and was an inaugural inductee in the National Distance Running Hall of Fame. Roger Robinson – 2006 George Sheehan Award, distinguished literary scholar and university professor and his parallel life as an elite long-distance runner. Robinson is a senior writer for Running Times, as well as well as contributing regularly to Marathon & Beyond and the New York Runner. Co-Authored 26.2: Marathon Stories. Cindy Chan Phillips, RD, MS, MBA – is a registered dietitian and health communicator. She is the Director of Nutrition Education of the New York Beef Industry Council. She was the primary dietitian of the Critical Care Unit at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Utica NY, where she provided medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to improve the clinical outcome for patients who were critically ill or suffered acute or chronic diseases.


Carbone 5K Race Event Date: July 10, 2016 Location: Burrstone Road near York St Contact: Mary MacEnroe The Boilermaker 5K established in 2000 as a training run. It was created for those who wanted to try running the Boilermaker but didn’t feel that they were ready for the 15K. The Training Run started at 7:30 AM and runs the last 3.1 miles of the Boilermaker 15K Race. It also created a great stepping stone for the kids graduating from the Utica National Kids’ Run a stepping stone to the 15K race. The 5k has 10 water stops, 14 aide stations and 18 entertainment groups. It’s the perfect addition to the Boilermaker Weekend. The Training Run had a cap of 2,000 runners but did not reach its cap until 2008. The first 2 years of the Training Run runners could sign up the morning of the run. In 2007, with the inception of the School Challenge the 5K was official timed. The first male to come across the finish line was Jeremy R. Hogel of Sauquoit, NY and Morgan Mueller of Whitesboro, NY was the first female to cross. Then in 2011, the 5K was turned into a race scoring only the first three men and women over all. That year the start time of the race was changed to 7:15 AM. Also the added to the salute to First Responders was added to the start of the 5K. Ladder trucks from New Hartford, New York Mills and Whitesboro Fire Departments hang American Flags from the top of the fully extended ladders. Whitesboro Fire Department starts the race by turning on their siren. Sam Anderson of Brantingham, NY York was the first official male winner with a time of 16:38 and Cassandra Goodman of Phelps, NY was the first official female winner with a time of 18:16. Elizabeth Lucason is the youngest to win the 5K. She won the women’s race at the age of 11 in 2015. Kelan McKenna is the youngest male to win. In 2013, Kelan was 16 years old when he won his first Carbone 5K. Kelan is a 3 time champion of the 5K. Jessie Cardin also won the Carbone 5K 3 times. In 2015, was the first year that shuttles were available to the start line of the Carbone 5K. The shuttles busses were provided by Birnie Bus and ConMed. Overall Entries – 5K

Year Registered Finishers Percent Year Registered Finishers Percent 2015 4,816 4,062 84% 2007** 1650 1,459 88% 2014 4,864 4,142 85% 2006 1,137 N/A N/A 2013 4,787 3,780 79% 2005 1,154 N/A N/A 2012 4,004 3,303 82% 2004 950 N/A N/A 2011* 3,934 3,187 81% 2003 1,006 N/A N/A 2010 2,991 2,659 89% 2002 896 N/A N/A 2009 2,537 2,261 89% 2001 935 N/A N/A 2008 2,122 1,857 88% 2000 822 N/A N/A

*First year the 5K was scored as a race **Notes the first year the 5K was officially timed.


5K Men’s Winners YEAR NAME HOME AGE TIME 2015 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 18 15:26 2014 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 17 15:55 2013 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 16 16:09 2012 Jonathan Gauthier Salt Lake City, UT 25 16:11 2011 Sam Anderson Brantingham, NY 17 16:22 2010 Tom Eickelberg Leonia, NJ 21 16:28 2009 Steve Finley Charlottesville, VA 21 15:21 2008 Kevin Dunbar Kingston, ON 16:04 2007 Jeremy Hogel Sauquoit, NY 16 17:57

5K Women’s Winners YEAR NAME HOME AGE TIME 2015 Elizabeth Lucason Camden, NY 11 18:47 2014 Jessie Cardin Sutton, MA 18 18:04 2013 Jessie Cardin Sutton, MA 17 18:29 2012 Jessie Cardin Sutton, MA 16 19:18 2011 Cassandra Goodman Phelps, NY 18 18:17 2010 Leann Donnelly Ithaca, NY 26 18:59 2009 Eileen Cody Jamesville, NY 17 19:34 2008 Bria Edwards Hazleton, PA 19:13 2007 Morgan Mueller Whitesboro, NY 17 20:37


Sitrin Wheelchair 15K Event Date: July 10, 2016 Location: Earle C Reed Way Contact: Gary Roback The wheelchair division was established in 1980 with 5 wheelchair athletes (2 from Utica). The first winner being Marty Ball of Standfordville, NY. He would go on to win two more times over the years. In 1997, the Wheelchair Division, under the direction of Terry Tesak, became an official part of the race. A committee was formed to organize and grow this event. The committee worked on making the wheelchair event a viable part of Boilermaker weekend. In the first year as an official division, there were approximately 20 participants, this represented significant growth in this event. In 1998, the committee began what has become a hallmark event for the wheelchair division – the Wheelchair Challenge. The “Challenge” is an initiative to promote health and well-being for individuals with different-abilities by providing them the opportunity to participate in Americas’ best 15K event. The premise of the program was that if a wheelchair athlete could complete the Boilermaker course in an ‘everyday’ wheelchair, they would be awarded a custom-built racing wheelchair. That year, with the program in its infancy, over 3,500 letters were sent out to various individuals and agencies across the northeast promoting this program. Out of that entire mailing, the committee received just one response - Travis Quenneville, a 12-year old from Vermont who had never participated in a wheelchair event. Travis’s mom decided that he could participate if she could walk/run alongside him throughout the course. The race ‘officially’ ended and the post-race party was well underway and nearing its end. At that time an announcement came from the stage that Travis was still on the course and had just passed mile 8. He was determined to finish, no matter how long it took. The finish line (in 1998 it was not a permanent structure. It had already been disassembled) had been put back up. A little bit later Travis approached the 9-mile marker and was joined by other runners, people on bikes, and was given a police escort toward the finish line. More than 4 hours after he began his 15k journey, Travis (and his mom) crossed the finish line to a very large and supportive crowd. That marked the start of the “Wheelchair Challenge” Now participants in the Wheelchair Challenge must complete the course in 2:15 hours. Through the end of 2015, the wheelchair division has awarded 28 racing wheelchairs to Challenge finishers. In addition to the Challenge, the wheelchair division has grown since its’ inception, slowly growing in the number of participants each year. 2015 was the largest wheelchair field to date with 28 chairs crossing the start, and finish lines. The wheelchair race consistently brings in a group of local athletes, national and international wheelchair racers. World-class athletes, marathon champions and Olympic medalists have come to Utica to participate in the Wheelchair Division race of the Boilermaker. They come not only from the US, but from Canada, Mexico, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, Spain and Zimbabwe among others. In 2004, an Elite athlete program was created. Elite wheelchair athletes come to the race and act as ambassadors for the sport. They speak to senior citizens, nursing home residents and local businesses to help promote our mission of raising public awareness of persons with disabilities. They act as role models and help raise the consciousness of the general public by demonstrating world-class athletic performance.


The mix of national and international competitors with local athletes is what makes this race such a success. Ed Bradley was one of our local racers who also served on the Wheelchair Committee. Ed embodied the true spirit of the Boilermaker with pride and determination. On July 9, 2012, Ed passed away. In 2013, the Wheelchair division began the Ed Bradley Award to bestow an annual award to someone in the community that has gone above and beyond in recognition and awareness of sports for people with disabilities. The Wheelchair division holds a reception for our athletes on location at one of our major sponsors to showcasing not only the elite talent that we have in the event. Each reception includes at least one motivational speaker with a message that helps achieve our mission. Whether the speaker is a world-class elite racer, an 80-year old nun who ran the NYC marathon or an athlete from Rochester, New York that pushed his chair from Los Angeles to New York (roughly 2 marathons per day) in his “Push Across America” the message is still the same – to build public awareness of the potential of people with disabilities. Pre-Race Birnie Buses:

Birnie Buses for the wheelchair participants leave MVCC and the Boilermaker Office at the corner of Court and Sunset Ave at 6:15 AM Wheelchair Prize Money The Wheelchair Race is comprised of 5 divisions with payouts in each, for a total up to $17,600. Wheelchair Place Male Female 1st $2,500 $2,500 2nd $1,250 $1,250 3rd $750 $750 4th $350 $350 5th $200 $200 6th $150 $150 7th $100 $100 Master (40 –above) Place Male Female 1st $800 $800 2nd $400 $400 3rd $200 $200 Wheelchair Course Records Men’s Wheelchair Saul Mendoza – Snellville, GA 32:40 2000 Women’s Wheelchair Amanda McGrory – Savoy, IL 39:11 2011


Boilermaker 15K Course Records Men’s Open Lelisa Desisa- Ethiopia 42:46 2010 (Course Record) Joseph Kimani- Kenya 42:40 1996 (Event Record) Women’s Open Edna Kiplagat – Kenya 47:57 2010 (Course and Event Record) Men’s Masters Andrew Masai – Kenya 44:56 2000 Women’s Masters Edith Masai – Kenya* 50:40 2002

*Edith Masai finished second overall in the 2008 Boilermaker; thus not listed as a master’s winner but holds the record for the fastest Woman’s Master’s time.

15K World Record Male Open Leonard Patrick Komon (KEN) Nijmegen 41:13 Female Open Florence Jebet Kiplagat (KEN) 46:14 Barcelona

15K American Records

Male Open Todd Williams Knoxville, TN 42:22 Female Open Shalane Flanagan 47:00 Jacksonville, FL (Records from trackandfieldnews.com)


Prize Money

Overall Open Division Place Male Female 1st $7,000 $7,000 2nd $4,000 $4,000 3rd $2,500 $2,500 4th $1,500 $1,500 5th $1,250 $1,250 6th $1,000 $1,000 7th $900 $900 8th $800 $800 9th $700 $700 10th $600 $600 Masters (40 –above) Place Male Female 1st $2,000 $2,000 2nd $1,500 $1,500 3rd $750 $750 4th $500 $500 5th $300 $300 Top American Place ** Male Female 1st American $2,000 $2,000 2nd American $750 $750 3rd American $500 $500 **The top 3 American citizens finishing among the TOP 20 will receive the above incentive** Bonus of $1,000 for the first open man and/or first open woman who breaks the current course record. The course record for men is 42:46. The course record for women is 47:57. ## 2012 was the first year that official transfers and deferments were allowed. 705 people were removed from the database.


**Please note field is subject to change


BOILERMAKER PAST CHAMPIONS Men’s Open

Year Name Home Time

2015 Eliud Ngetich Kenya 43:31 2014 Geoffrey Kenisi Bundi Kenya 44:18 2013 Julius Keter Kenya 43:55 2012 Tilahun Regassa Ethiopia 43:01 2011 Ridouane Haffoufi Morocco 43:30 2010 Leisa Desisa Ethiopia 42.46 2009 Ridouane Harroufi Morocco 43:56 2008 Terefe Maregu Ethiopia 44:17 2007 Nicholas Kamakya Kenya 43:15 2006 Sammy Rongo Kenya 43:16 2005 Gilbert Okari Kenya 43:22 2004 John Korir Kenya 43:50 2003 John Korrir Kenya 43:23 2002 Paul Kosgei Kenya 43:22 2001 John Korrir Kenya 42:57 2000 Reuben Cheruiyot Kenya 43:07 1999 John Korrir Kenya 43:00 1998 Khalid Kannouchi Morocco 42:57 1997 Joseph Kimani Kenya 42:54 1996 Joseph Kimani Kenya 42:40 1995 Lazarus Nyakeraka Kenya 43:09 1994 Benson Maya Kenya 42:57 1993 Thomas Osano Kenya 43:39 1992 Sammy Lelei Kenya 43:39 1991 Ed Eyestone Layton, UT 44:10 1990 Delmir Dos Santos Brazil 44:01 1989 Jon Sinclair Fort Collins, CO 44:06 1988 Joseph Kipsang Kenya 44:55 1987 Mark Roberts England 45:10 1986 Joseph Kipsang Kenya 44:07 1985 Jerry Kieman Ireland 44:42 1984 Geoff Smith England 44:21 1983 Bill Rodgers Sherborne, MA 44:38 1982 James O’Connell Syracuse, NY 44:58 1981 Terry Baker Hagerstown, MD 44:48 1980 Peter Pfitzinger Ithaca, NY 45:16 1979 Tom Carter Binghamton, NY 47:15 1978 Ric Rojas Boulder, CO 45:38


Women’s Open Year Name Home Time

2015 Mary Wacera Ngugi Kenya 48:49 2014 Mary Wacera Kenya 50:14 2013 Lineth Chepkurui Kenya 50:33 2012 Mamitu Daska Ethiopia 49:26 2011 Alice Timbilili Kenya 48:41 2010 Edna Kiplagat Kenya 47:57 2009 Alice Timbilili Kenya 49:32 2008 Ashu Rabo Kasim Ethiopia 50:39 2007 Lidia Simon Romania 49:23 2006 Gete Wami Ethiopia 49:31 2005 Sally Barsosio Kenya 50:11 2004 Susan Chepkemei Kenya 48:50 2003 Susan Chepkemei Kenya 48:55 2002 Constantina Dita Romania 48:29 2001 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:06 2000 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:47 1999 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:52 1998 Lornah Kiplagat Kenya 50:06 1997 Lormah Kiplagat Kenya 49:58 1996 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:55 1995 Rosali Machado Brazil 49:42 1994 Delillah Asiasgo Kenya 50:24 1993 Gitte Karshoj Denmark 51:07 1992 Madina Biktagirova Russia 50:22 1991 Jill Hunter Great Britian 48:19 1990 Maria Trujillo Mexico 52:25 1989 Michelle Bush-Cuke Brooklyn, NY 52:25 1988 Ria Van Landegham Belgium 52:45 1987 Becky Kirsininkas Wheaton, IL 54:10 1986 Lisa Welch Newton, MA 50:19 1985 Judi St. Hilaire Brighton, MA 50:35 1984 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 52:36 1983 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 50:10 1982 Laura DeWald Arlington, VA 54:41 1981 Mary Rybinski Minoa, NY 54:49 1980 Nancy Mieszciak Buffalo, NY 55:02 1979 Cindy Girard Binghamton, NY 57:30 1978 Kathy Mills Fayetteville, NY 54:26


Men’s Masters Year Name Home Time

2015 Richard Kessio Kenya 48:05 2014 Kevin Castille Lafayette, LA 46:18 2013 Kevin Castille Lafayette, LA 46:21 2012 Viacheslav Shabunin Russia 48:39 2011 Viacheslav Shabunin Russia 46:44 2010 Mbarak Hussein USA 45:56 2009 Joseph Koech Kenya 47:22 2008 Steve Boyd Canada 48:48 2007 El Arbi Khattabi Morocco 47:24 2006 Sean Wade New Zealand 47:24 2005 Paul Aufdemberge USA 48:02 2004 Jackson Kipng'ok Kenya 46:18 2003 Andrew Masai Kenya 45:53 2002 Andrew Masai Kenya 46:25 2001 Andrew Masai Kenya 45:15 2000 Andrew Masai Kenya 44:56 1999 John Tuttle Alfred, NY 46:17 1998 Peter Koech Kenya 47:16 1997 Martin Mondragon Mexico 46:47 1996 Karel Jircik Ontario, Canada 47:29 1995 Martin Mondragon Mexico 45:26 1994 Martin Mondragon Mexico 45:28 1993 Nick Rose Great Britain 46:00 1992 Pierre Levisse France 45:08 1991 Manuel Vera Mexico 45:57 1990 John Campbell New Zealand 45:10 1989 Wilson Waigwa Kenya 46:09 1988 Bob Shlau Charleston, SC 48:32 1987 Atlay Beligne Staten Island, NY 50:26 1986 Graham Tattersall New Zealand 48:50 1985 Ralph Zimmerman Buffalo, NY 51:05 1984 Kenny Inglis N/A 48:12 1983 Ernest Dumas Danielson, CT 50:10 1982 Kirk Randall Wellesley, MA 49:44 1981 Ralph Zimmerman Buffalo, NY 48:51 1980 Calvin Loomis Campbell, NY 52:05 1979 Brian Harris Royal Oak, MI 50:58 1978 Kenneth Muller Bellingham, MA 50:39


Women’s Masters

Year Name Home Time 2015 Lioudmila Kortchaguina Canada 54:06 2014 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 52:22 2013 Nuta Olaru Boulder, CO 53:59 2012 Tetyana Mezentseva Ukraine 52:44 2011 Tatyana Byelovol Ukraine 55:10 2010 Ramilya Burgangulova Russia 53:47 2009 Albina Gallyamova Russia 55:21 2008 Albina Gallyamova Russia 55:19 2007 Firaya Sultanova Russia 52:52 2006 F. Sultanova-Zhdanova Russia 53:44 2005 F. Sultanova-Zhdanova Russia 52:19 2004 F. Sultanova-Zhdanova Russia 52:18 2003 Elena Paramonova Russia 55:52 2002 Elena Fidatof Romania 52:01 2001 Elena Fidatof Romania 53:18 2000 Marina Belyaeva Russia 53:47 1999 Diane Legare Montreal, Canada 58:48 1998 Jane Welzel Fort Collins, CO 53:21 1997 Joan Benoit Samuelson Freeport, ME 53:23 1996 Tatyana Pozdnyakova Ukraine 52:03 1995 Lorraine Moller New Zealand 53:16 1994 Diane Legare Montreal, CA 55:38 1993 Carol McLatchie Houston, TX 54:56 1992 Nancy Grayson Columbia, SC 54:58 1991 Nancy Grayson Columbia, SC 55:15 1990 Nancy Grayson Columbia, SC 55:08 1989 Ngaire Drake New Zealand 55:05 1988 Barb Filutze Chittenango, NY 57:05 1987 Bobbi Rothman Gainesville, FL 57:17 1986 Diane Palmason Blaine, WA 1:01:33 1985 Cindy Dalrymple Los Angeles, CA 59:02 1984 Cindy Dalrymple Los Angeles, CA 55:25 1983 Betsy O’Neill Wantagh, NY 1:04:58 1982 Selsu Rosen Utica, NY 1:07:50 1981 Pat Bessel Grand Island, NY 1:00:46 1980 Becky Morris New Hartford, NY 1:09:27 1979 Barbara Becker New York, NY 1:10:17 1978 Pat Bessel Grand Island, NY 1:05:04


American Runners In 2006, the Boilermaker noticed a dwindling of top American runners participating in the Boilermaker Road Race. It had been a number of years since an American won the Boilermaker.

American Men’s Year Name From Time Rank 2015 Fernando Cabada Fresno, CA 45:13 11th 2014 Guor Maker Flagstaff, AZ 46:12 11th 2013 Tyler McCandless Boulder CO 45:16 6th 2012 Ian Burrell Colorado Springs, CO 46:08 11th 2011 Fernando Cabada Fresno, CA 45:20 9th 2010 Mohammed Trafeh Flagstaff, AZ 44:58 10th 2009 Lucas Meyer Ridgefield, CT 45:27 9th 2008 Fernando Cabada Fresno, CA 46:10 12th 2007 Nate Jenkins North Andover, MA 46:22 13th 2006 Mike Morgan Rochester Hills, MI 45:49 14th 2005 Jacob Frey USA 47:02 20th 2004 Patrick Moulton Pelham, NH 46:33 13th 2003 Chris M. Hartshorn Schenectady, NY 47:55 22th 2002 Jerry Lawson Boulder, CO 46:07 19th 2001 Eddy Hellebuyck Albuquerque, NY 47:02 28th 2000 John Tuttle Douglasville, GA 46:59 32nd 1999 John Tuttle Douglasville, GA 46:17 21st 1998 Jerry Lawson Jacksonville, FL 47:44 30th 1997 Nelson Ndereva Royalsford, PA 44:28 9th 1996 Mark Coogan Boulder, CO 44:15 11th 1995 Jimy Munidi Albuquerque, NM 44:13 6th 1994 Rolando Vera Boulder, CO 43:39 3rd 1993 Gideon Mutisya Laramie, WY 44:52 7th 1992 Steven Johns Boulder, CO 44:51 11th 1991 Ed Eyestone Layton, UT 44:10 1st 1990 Delmar Dos Santos Alamosa, CO 44:01 1st 1989 Jon Sinclair Fort Collins, CO 44:06 1st 1988 Joseph Kipsang Takoma Park MD 44:55 1st 1987 Mark Roberts Casa Grande, AZ 45:10 1st 1986 Joseph Kipsang Waterman, IL 44:07 1st 1985 Ed Sheehan Brookline, MA 44:59 2nd 1984 Roland Davide Coventry, RI 44:32 2nd 1983 Bill Rodgers Sherborne, MA 44:38 1st 1982 James O’Connell Syracuse, NY 44:58 1st 1981 Terry Baker Hagerstown, MD 44:48 1st 1980 Peter Pftizinger Ithaca, NY 45:16 1st 1979 Tom Carter Binghamton 47:15 1st 1978 Rick Rojas Boulder, CO 45:38 1st


American Women Year Name From Time Rank 2015 Clara Santucci Dilliner, PA 51:59 7th 2014 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 52:22 7th 2013 Stephanie Rothstein-Bruce Flagstaff, AZ 51:26 6th 2012 Kathleen DiCamillo Garden City, NY 51:24 7th 2011 Maegan Krifchin Syracuse, NY 52:24 4th 2010 Laurel Burdick Minoa, NY 52:36 9th 2009 Ilsa Paulson New York City, NY 52:33 11th 2008 Zoila Gomez Alamosa, CO 53:03 11th 2007 Zoila Gomez Alamosa, CO 51:26 6th 2006 Melissa A. White Lake Orion, MI 51:48 7th 2005 Laura O’Neil Milton, MA 51:47 5th 2004 Liz Wilson Eugene OR 54:29 12th 2003 Emily Samoei 52:22 10th 2002 Gordon Bakoulis New York, NY 55:04 13th 2001 Gordon Bakoulis New York, NY 53:48 15th 2000 Sabrina Robinson Temple, AZ 54:19 9th 1999 Patty Pitcher Shelby, NC 54:56 10th 1998 Jane Welzel Fort Collins, CO 53:21 10th 1997 Jennifer Rhines Haverford, PA 51:39 12th 1996 Lucy Nurala Eugene, OR 51:51 7th 1995 Kim Jones Spokane, WA 50:44 4th 1994 Kate Fonshell Ardmore, PA 51:51 3rd 1993 Gordon Bakoulis New York, NY 51:46 2nd 1992 Helen Moros Berwyn, IL 51:16 3rd 1991 Jill Hunter Albuquerque, NM 48:19 1st 1990 Maria Trujillo Scottsdale, AZ 51:39 1st 1989 Michele Bush-Cuke Brooklyn, NY 52:35 1st 1988 Ria Van Landeghem Boulder, CO 52:45 1st 1987 Becky Kirsinkas Wheaton, IL 54:10 1st 1986 Lisa Welch Newton, MA 50:19 1st 1985 Judy St. Hilaire Brighton, MA 50:35 1st 1984 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 52:36 1st 1983 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 50:10 1st 1982 Laura DeWald Arlington, VA 54:41 1st 1981 Mary Rybinski Minoa, NY 54:49 1st 1980 Nancy Mieszciak Buffalo, NY 55:02 1st 1979 Cindy Girard Binghamton, NY 57:30 1st 1978 Kathy Mills Syracuse, NY 54:26 1st


Champion by Country (Open & Masters – Male & Female)

Country (number) Division Name Years Belgium (1) Women’s Open Ria Van Landegham 1988 Brazil (2) Men’s Open Delmir Dos Santos 1990 Women’s Open Rosali Machado 1995 Canada (5) Men’s Masters Steve Boyd 2008 Women’s Masters Liodmila Kortchaguina 2015 Women’s Masters Diane Legare 1999, 1994 Men’s Masters Karel Jircik 1996 Denmark (1) Women’s Open Gitte Karshoj 1993 Ethiopia (6) Men’s Open Tiahun Regassa 2012 Women’s Open Mamitu Daska 2012 Men’s Open Leisa Desisa 2010 Men’s Open Terefe Maregue 2008 Women’s Open Ashu Rabo Kasim 2008 Women’s Open Gete Wami 2006 France (1) Men’s Masters Pierre Levisse 1992 Great Britain (4) Men’s Masters Nick Rose 1993 Women’s Open Jill Hunter 1991 Men’s Open Mark Roberts 1987 Men’s Open Geoff Smith 1987 Ireland (1) Men’s Open Jerry Kieman 1985 Kenya (44) Men’s Open Eliud Ngetich 2015 Women’s Open Mary Wacera Ngugi 2015, 2014 Men’s Masters Richard Kessio 2015 Men’s Open Geoffrey Kenisi Bundi 2014 Men’s Open Julius Keter 2013 Women’s Open Lineth Chepkurui 2013 Women’s Open Alice Timbilili 2011 Women’s Open Edna Kiplagat 2010 Men’s Masters Joseph Koech 2009 Men’s Open Nicholas Kamakya 2007 Men’s Open Sammy Rongo 2006 Men’s Open Gilbert Okari 2005 Women’s Open Sally Barsosio 2005 Men’s Open John Korir 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999 Women’s Open Susan Chepkemei 2004, 2003 Men’s Masters Jackson Kipng’ok 2004 Men’s Masters Andre Masai 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 Men’s Open Paul Kosgei 2002 Women’s Open Catherine Ndereba 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996


Men’s Open Reuben Cheruiyot 2000 Women’s Open Lornah Kiplagat 1998, 1997 Men’s Masters Peter Koech 1998 Men’s Open Joseph Kimani 1997, 1996 Men’s Open Lazarus Nyakeraka 1995 Men’s Open Benson Maya 1994 Women’s Open Delillah Asiasgo 1994 Men’s Open Thomas Osano 1993 Men’s Open Sammy Lelei 1992 Men’s Masters Wilson Waigwa 1989 Men’s Open Joseph Kipsang 1988, 1986 Mexico (4) Men’s Masters Martin Mondragon 1995, 1994 Men’s Masters Manuel Vera 1991 Women’s Open Maria Trujillo 1990 Morocco (4) Men’s Open Ridouane Haffoufi 2011, 2009 Men’s Open Khalid Kannouchi 1998 Men’s Masters El Arbi Khattabi 2007 New Zealand (6) Men’s Masters Sean Wade 2006 Men’s Masters John Campbell 1990 Men’s Masters Graham Tattersall 1986 Women’s Masters Lorraine Moller 1995 Women’s Masters Ngaire Drake 1989 Romania (4) Women’s Open Lidia Simon 2007 Women’s Open Constantina Dita 2002 Women’s Masters Elena Fidatof 2002, 2001 Russia (12) Men’s Masters Viacheslav Shavunin 2012, 2011 Women’s Masters Tatyana Byelovol 2010 Women’s Master Albina Gallyamova 2009, 2008 Women’s Masters Firaya Sultanova 2007 Women’s Masters F. Sultanova-Zhdanova 2006, 2005, 2004 Women’s Masters Elena Paramonova 2003 Women’s Master Marina Belyaeva 2000 Women’s Open Madina Biktagirova 1992 Ukraine (3) Women’s Masters Tetyana Mezentseva 2012 Women’s Masters Tatyana Byelovol 2011 Women’s Masters Tatyana Pozdnyakova 1996 United States (52) Men’s Masters Kevin Castille (LA) 2014, 2015 Women’s Masters Jen Rhines (NY) 2014 Women’s Masters Nuta Olare (CO) 2013 Men’s Masters Mbarak Hussein (NM) 2010 Men’s Master Paul Aufdemberge (MI) 2005 Men’s Master John Tuttle (NY) 1999 Women’s Masters Jane Welzel (CO) 1998 Women’s Masters Joan Benoit Samuelson (ME) 1997


Women’s Masters Carol McLatchie (TX) 1993 Woman’s Masters Nancy Grayson (SC) 1992, 1991, 1990 Men’s Open Ed Eyestone (UT) 1991 Men’s Open John Sinclair (CO) 1989 Women’s Open Michelle Bush-Cuke (NY) 1989 Men’s Masters Bob Shlau (SC) 1988 Women’s Masters Barb Filutze (NY) 1988 Women’s Open Becky Kirsininkas (IL) 1987 Men’s Masters Atlay Beligne (NY) 1987 Women’s Masters Bobbi Rothman (FL) 1987 Women’s Open Lisa Welch (MA) 1986 Women’s Masters Diane Palmason (WA) 1986 Women’s Open Judi St. Hilaire (MA) 1985 Men’s Masters Ralph Zimmerman (NY) 1985 Women’s Masters Cindy Dalrymple (CA) 1985, 1984 Women’s Open Ena Guevars-Mora (NY) 1984, 1983 Men’s Open Bill Rodgers (MA) 1983 Men’s Masters Ernest Dumas (CT) 1983 Women’s Masters Betsy O’Neill (NY) 1983 Men’s Open James O’Connell (NY) 1982 Women’s Open Laura DeWald (VA) 1982 Men’s Masters Kirk Randall (MA) 1982 Women’s Masters Selsu Rosen (NY) 1982 Men’s Open Terry Baker (MD) 1981 Women’s Open Mary Rybinski (NY) 1981 Men’s Masters Ralph Zimmerman (NY) 1981 Women’s Masters Pat Bessel (NY) 1981 Men’s Open Peter Pfitzinger (NY) 1980 Women’s Open Nancy Mieszciak (NY) 1980 Men’s Masters Calvin Loomis (NY) 1980 Women’s Masters Becky Morris (NY) 1980 Men’s Open Tom Carter (NY) 1979 Women’s Open Cindy Girard (NY) 1979 Men’s Masters Brian Harris (MI) 1979 Women’s Masters Barbara Becker (NY) 1979 Men’s Open Ric Rojas (CO) 1978 Women’s Open Kathy Mills (NY) 1978 Men’s Masters Kenneth Muller (MA) 1978 Women’s Masters Pat Bessel (NY) 1978


15K Entrants and Finishers

Year Entrants Finishers Percent 2015 14,145 11,577 82% 2014 14,144 11,895 84% 2013 14,064 11,371 81% 2012 14,000 11,360 81% 2011 13,273 11,074 83% 2010 13,108 11,525 88% 2009 11,868 10,583 89% 2008 11,397 9,773 82% 2007 12,512 10,882 87% 2006 10,859 9,406 87% 2005 10,928 9,417 86% 2004 10,661 9,119 86% 2003 10,386 8,829 85% 2002 11,634 9,797 84% 2001 9,299 8,181 88% 2000 8,998 7,889 88% 1999 8,689 7,359 85% 1998 8,629 7,340 85% 1997 9,458 7,661 81% 1996 6,400 5,566 87% 1995 5,506 4,763 87% 1994 5,105 4,466 87% 1993 4,966 4,243 85% 1992 4,610 3,975 86% 1991 4,108 3,636 89% 1990 3,952 3,477 88% 1989 3,456 3,040 88% 1988 3,277 2,727 83% 1987 3,060 2,597 85% 1986 3,004 2,513 84% 1985 3,134 2,624 84% 1984 3,048 2,510 82% 1983 2,800 2,134 76% 1982 2,000 1,572 79% 1981 1,550 1,269 82% 1980 1,378 1,108 80% 1979 1,228 943 77% 1978 930 755 81%


Price Chopper Post Race Party Event Date: July 10, 2016 Location: Back Parking Lot of the FX Matt Brewery Contact: Sarah Marris Originally held in the parking lot of the Globe Mill. It was a very low key event. In 1980, the party moved to FX Matt Brewery Tour Center parking lot. Runners would come right out of the chutes and into the post-race party. Runners were treated to turkey sandwiches, Freihofer’s cookies, Matt’s beer as well as some other goodies. In 1992, the party moved to the back lot of the brewery as the number of registered runners was over 4,500. The runners and volunteers could spread out through the big parking lot in the back of the brewery. Bands played at the post-race party as well as the high light of the day was the fly over of the F-16. The first year in the back parking lot it seemed lit there was so much room but quickly the party out grew that area too. Currently the fence around the FX Matt Brewery parking lot comes down to make room for more participants. The party now extends to Boilermaker Square where the massage tent and information booth are located. Also located in Boilermaker Square is the family reunion area. The Boilermaker has a band at the post-race party. This year, the band will be Nik n the Nice Guys. Runners will have the choice of things to eat from HP Hood Popicles, Gatorade, Dole Fruit, Pepsi, McDonald’s Milk, Freihofer’s Cookies, Sqincher, Price Chopper snacks, Chobani Greek Yogurt and Saranac Beer. For those people who were not able to make the expo they will be able to pick up their Boilermaker glass and buy Boilermaker Merchandise at the post-race party.


Boilermaker Square at Butler Park

Location: Columbia Street Contact: Lou Matrulli

The park began in 1997, as the Boilermaker celebrated its 20th Anniversary. A group of Boilermaker volunteers met to discuss a seldom used Utica City park and develop it to honor and memorialize the 15K race. The location is near the finish line and adjacent to the post-race party. The Boilermaker Race Committee adopted Butler Park, developed a plan to renew and revitalize the land and return it as a gift to the Community. The concept was to development a walkway in the shape of the race course route, tree plantings with a specific grid pattern, and decorative pole lighting. The intent is to develop the site as an art park in conjunction with Sculpture Space. The park features a 4-foot wide brick path; an exact miniature replica of the 15K Boilermaker race course. Along the course are brick pads designating major landmarks such as the F.T. and T.R. Proctor Parks, MVCC, the Zoo, Utica College, and 15 others important Utica features. Two of the landmarks are dedicated to the winners of the Les Diven Media Award and Volunteer of the Year Award. The Start line, Mileage markers and Finish line are also engraved and placed along the course. In 1999 construction was started, decorative light poles were installed and more than 40 trees were planted. Nearly all of the work was completed with donated labor and materials from local contractors and material suppliers. Brick pavers are purchased from a Syracuse supplier. The path included only the purchased engraved bricks with the remainder of the path as an unfinished surface of stone dust. Additional bricks were installed as they were sold. The course was slowly extended. In 2009, the entire course was completed with plain bricks. As new bricks were bought they are replaced with engraved bricks as they are sold. Bricks are sold at the Health and Wellness Expo, Post Race Party and Boilermaker.com Brick Details

x Standard Brick is 4 inches by 8 inches. Cost $30. 3 lines of engraving. x Special Brick: 8 inches by 8 inches. Cost $60. 4 lines of engraving. x Each line contains 14 letters maximum.

Current Status of Bricks

x To date, 1,882 engraved pavers are installed. x The inscribed pavers nearly reach the 8 Mile mark. x Approximately 300 more pavers are required to reach the Finish Line. (not including landmark

borders). In 2016, new initiatives were created. The slogan “Buy a Brick – Create a Forever Memory” and “Buy a Brick – Spin the Wheel - Win a Prize” promotion. Winners won tickets for Comets Hockey, Syracuse Basketball, Matt Brewery gifts and many local restaurants. The engraved bricks vary from runners to spectators, to volunteers to race supporters they each have purchased an everlasting piece of Boilermaker history. Initiated in 2002, a computerized inventory of all engraved pavers.


Boilermaker Fun Facts

x In 2015, was the first year the Boilermaker offered early access entries for those who ran the previous year race with in the time limits. Runners only were allowed early access for the race they ran the year before.

x In 2015 was the first year the 5K closed out before the 15K. The 5K closed in 24 hours and 25 minutes after public registration opened. The 15K closed out in 26 hours and 21 minutes.

x 2015 is the first year the pasta dinner and the runners forum use a shared venue.

x The 2014 Boilermaker sold faster than any other year. The 15K closed in 2 hours and 19 minutes and the 5K closing 20 minutes later.

x In 2010, the Boilermaker saw four records fall; the men’s and women’s course records and a record number of participation in both the 15K and the 5K.

x Utica has had five Mayors since the start of the Boilermaker. They are Stephen J. Pawlinga (1978-

1983), Louis D. LaPolla (1984-1995), Edward A. Hanna (1996-2000), Timothy J. Julian (2000-2007) David P. Roefaro (2008-2011) and Robert Palmeri (2012 – present).

x Edward Hanna commissioned the finish line arch. Timothy Julian is the only Mayor of Utica to run the

Boilermaker.

x Mayor Pawlinga started the race in 1979.

x The hottest Boilermaker was a scorching 92 degrees on July 10, 1988.

x Oneida County has had ten County Executives since the start of the Boilermaker. They are William E. Bryant (1974-1979), Antoinette Hyer (1979), Seymour Greene (1979), Michael Nasser (1979), Sherwood L. Boehlert (1980-1982), John D. Plumley (1983-1991), Raymond A. Meier (1991-1996), Ralph J. Eannace Jr.(1997-2003), Joseph A. Griffo (2003-2006) and Anthony J. Picente, Jr. (2007 – present).

x New York State has had six Governors since the start of the Boilermaker. They are Hugh Carey (1975-

1982), Mario Cuomo (1983-1994), George Pataki (1995-2006), Eliot Spitzer (2007-2008), David Paterson (2008 – 2010) and Andrew Cuomo (2011 – present).

x George Pataki was the first Governor of New York State to attend the Boilermaker (2002). He is the

only Governor to hold the finish line banner. Eliot Spitzer was the first Governor to run in a Boilermaker event. He ran as a candidate with opponent John Faso in the Carbone 5K (2006). Faso beat Spitzer by 14 seconds. Spitzer returned the next year to run the Boilermaker 5K. David Paterson is the only Governor to attend two Boilermakers and run the 15K.

x Robert Duffy is the only Lieutenant Governor to run the 15K (2011).


x There have been three race directors, Earle Reed (1978 – 2000), Bob Ingalls (2001 – 2007), and Jim Stasaitis (2008 – present).

x The United States has had six Presidents since the start of the Boilermaker. They are Jimmy Carter

(1977-1981), Ronald Reagan (1981-1989), George H.W. Bush (1989-1993), William J. Clinton (1993-2001), George W. Bush (2001-2009) and Barack H. Obama (2009- present).

x From 1978 – 1992 Matt Brewery was on the back of the glass. 1993 was the first year that Saranac

was on the glass.

x The first 5K glass was issued in 2004. The first walk glass was issued in 2007.

x The Boilermaker Course was changed in 1997.

x Boilermaker Shadow Runs. o 2014 – Camp Buehring, Kuwait o 2013 – Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan o 2012 – Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan o 2011 – Camp Victory, Iraq o 2009 – Camp Adder, Iraq o 2008 – Camp Sauther, Iraq o 2008 – Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

x The 15K race was first timed with the chip in 1999. The Champion Chip was used (1999-2009) D-chip

was used (2010) and the B-chip was used (2011- present).

x The 5K was first timed in 2007 and was first scored as a race in 2011. The first 3 males and females won medals.

x Through 2012, there have been 204,157 finishers.

x The Boilermaker has had 3 Timing companies 1979-1984 International Computer Limited, 1978; 1985-2006 Runtime Services took over scoring the Boilermaker. In 2007 Leone Timing took over.

x Joshua McDougal ran the Boilermaker in 1999 at age 14 with a time of 52:42. He still holds the record

for the 14 and under age group. In 2002 Caitlin E. McTague, also a 14 year old, ran the Boilermaker in 58:13. She also still holds the record for fastest female time in the 14 and under age group.

x The Expo was first held at Riverside Mall from 1978 – 1996 then held at the Masonic Care Community

since 1997-2011. In 2012, the expo moved to the MVCC Utica Campus.

x John Cahill and Regina C. Tumidajewicz each captured the record for best time in the age group of 75 and older. They were 75 at the time. In 1999 John won his age bracket for men with a time of 1:08:38. In 2002 Regina won her age bracket for women with a time of 1:58:35.

x In 1989 Michelle Bush-Cuke was the last American woman to win. 1989 was also the last year both a male and female from the United States won the race. Michele won along with Jon Sinclair in 1989. Ed Eyestone was the last American male to win the Boilermaker in 1991.


x In 2013, 264 people attended the Boilermaker from other countries.

x The greatest percent of participation was in 1978 when 89% of the people who registered finished the race. In 2010 the most people finished the 15K with 11,525 finishers.

x The most wins in the Boilermaker was John Korir with four wins 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2004 and Catherine Ndereba with four wins 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001.

x Go the Distance started in 1997.

x In 2011, illusionist Leon Entienne correctly predicted both the winners of the men’s and women’s 15K and their finishing times.

x The Boilermaker has three (3) specially dedicated miles: The International Mile (started in 2007), The

First Responders Mile (started in 2011) and the Patriotic Mile (started 2011).

x The first year that the Boilermaker produced a full color program book in 2011.

x In 2011, the Boilermaker burger was established by Babes Macaroni Grill, Carmella’s Café, the New York Beef Industry Council, DeIorios Bakeries and Townsquare Media.

x Boilermaker Start Times:

x 1978-1979 10:30 AM x 1980-1985 9:00 AM x 1986-1993 8:30 AM x 1994- present 8:00 AM

x In 2011, the United States Navy Rock Band played at the Post Race Party.

x We have had representatives from 40 different countries over the years.

x In 2012, we finally have runners from South Dakota the last state to complete all 50 states.

x The Boilermaker officially allowed transfers and deferments in 2012.

x The Boilermaker offered its first Charity Bib Program in 2012.

x The Kids’ Run has only been sponsored by Utica National.

x After a one year absence, the Three Mile Walk returned to the Masonic Care Community in 2013. This year it will take place on Saturday, July 12th.

x There are 14 perennials that have run all 37 Boilermakers.

x In 2013, the Boilermaker raised $10,000 in three days by selling a commemorative shirt to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.


x In 2013, there were over 40 bands/ DJ's along the 15K course.

x A 9 year old participated in the Wheelchair Division with a racing wheelchair in 2013.

x The Boilermaker uses just under 7,000 gallons of water during the race. 6973 gallons enough to fill 18,000 runners.

x The Boilermaker website displayed FAQ videos for the first time in 2013.

x 290 barrels of Saranac Summer Pils will be served at the Post Race Party, plus other Boilermaker events, totaling to 316 barrels.

x The Boilermaker distributes 30 cases of orange slices and 33,000 bottles of water during each race.

x 330 Porta Johns were used throughout the course.

x 58% of runners are 25-49 years of age.

x Participants of the Boilermaker have come from 51 states and territories and 40 countries.

x 51% of runners are female and 49% are male.

x 65.5% of our participants are between the ages of 20-44.

x 39.2% have a college education.

x 30.4% have taken graduate courses or achieved a graduate degree.

x 1979 was the first year all the names of the people who registered was in the paper.

x 1984 was the first year Kathrine Switzer came. She started the race and ran it.

x In 1980, there was 34 kegs of beer consumed; in 1997 - 120 kegs of beer, in 2002 -140 and in 2015 – 315 kegs.

x 1985 was the first year prize money was offered

x 1986 was the first year David Katz of Finish Line Road Race Technicians worked on the Finish Line.

x 1988 Dr. George Sheehan spoke to runners at the Health and Fitness expo

x 1990 was the first year Kathrine Switzer called the race for WIBX

x The corporate logo and the running man were first introduced in 1993

x Some version of the running man has appeared in 16 logos.


Boilermaker Temperatures

Date Temperature July 12, 2016 62 (RT) July 13, 2014 75 (RT) July 14, 2013 74 (RT) July 8, 2012 66 (RT) July 10, 2011 63 (RT) July 11, 2010 65 (RT) July 12, 2009 61 (RT) July 13, 2008 73 (RT) July 8, 2007 68 (RT) July 9, 2006 71 (RT) July 10, 2005 72 (RT) July 11, 2004 65 (RT) July 13, 2003 67 (RT) July 14, 2002 68 (RT) July 8, 2001 60 (RT) July 9, 2000 62 (RT) July 11, 1999 60 (RT) July 12, 1998 68 (RT) July 13, 1997 74 July 14, 1996 68 July 9, 1995 70 July 10, 1994 65 July 11, 1993 74 July 12, 1992 70 July 14, 1991 63 July 8, 1990 65 July 9, 1989 77 July 10, 1988 92 (RT) July 12, 1987 90 (RT) July 13, 1986 68 July 14, 1985 74 July 8, 1984 58 July 10, 1983 60 July 11, 1982 79 July 12, 1981 75 July 13, 1980 78 (RT) July 15, 1979 88 (RT) July 16, 1978 80 (RT)


Boilermaker Perennials The following people have run every Boilermaker since its inception in 1978, through 2015. Women Sheila Burth New Hartford, NY Men Robert Bluey Yorkville, NY Gordon (Butch) Custodero New Hartford, NY Wayne Decker*** Whitesboro, NY Daniel DeFrees Chittenango, NY Lawrence DiCesare Sauquoit, NY Bill Gazitano * Utica, NY Donald Harvey Utica, NY Paul Huening Utica, NY Edward Newman Ontario, NY Paul Ohlbaum New Hartford, NY Thomas Pasek ** Utica, NY Richard Watkajtys New Hartford, NY Joseph Wilczynski Marcy, NY * Bill ran the 5K in 2013 ** Thomas will run the 5K in 2014 ***Will not be running in the 2016 race


Boilermaker Volunteers Peter DeStefano Award Experienced Boilermaker runners know that the Boilermaker Volunteers are dedicated, compassionate and hard working. Peter DeStefano was one of those volunteers. Coach D, as he was known as, worked the Boilermaker chute crew. Coach D, a long-time coach and physical education instructor at Utica Free Academy, died in 1988. The following year the Boilermaker instituted the Peter DeSefano Award. Each year it is presented to the Boilermaker volunteer who most exemplifies the spirit of Coach D. These are the previous winners of the Peter DeStefano Award: 2016 Bob Malinowski 2015 Lou Matrulli 2014 Donna Frietas Bob “Coach” Carlson 2013 Gary Roback

Lesia Roback 2012 Mark Dembrow 2011 Dave Lupinski 2010 Dick Jordan 2009 John DeTraglia

Dan Broedel 2008 Scott Hughes 2007 Jim Stasaitis 2006 Sue Fraser 2005 Linda Turner 2004 James Wrobel 2003 Frank D’Allesandro 2002 Elaine Hage

Cindy Reed

2001 Les Diven Pat Diven

2000 Charlie Freer 1999 Tom Heiland 1998 Cosmo Castellano Denise Williams 1989 Dick Mattia

Dave Reichert Steve Rosecrants

1996 Debbie Johncox 1995 Robert McQueen 1994 Meg Clifford 1993 Don Fedor 1992 Al Calogero 1991 Linda Spellman 1990 Jim LaFountain 1989 Mary Lou Rosecrants


Boilermaker Awards Les Diven Award The Les Diven Award is named for the longtime former sportswriter, who along with his wife Patti served for many years as a Boilermaker volunteer following his retirement from the Utica Newspapers. This award recognizes exceptional coverage of the race and its unique connection and value to the community. 2016 Gary Liberatore 2015 Jim Rondenelli 2014 Kristen Copeland 2013 Stephen Bond 2012 Joe Kelly 2011 Roger Robinson 2010 Iris St. Merin 2009 Jim Raymer & Chuck Obernessor 2008 Michael Doherty 2007 Anne Delaney 2006 Scott Anderson

2006 Scott Anderson 2005 Ron Moshier 2004 Carl Eilenberg 2003 Adam the Bull 2002 Bill Worden & Dick Lawler 2001 Chris Watson 2000 Jason Powles 1999 Craig Muder 1998 Steve McMurray 1997 John Pitarresi 1996 Les Diven

Bill Coughlin Award Bill Coughlin was a long time runner, coach and director of physical education in the Rome School District. He stayed at the finish line of each race until the last runner came across. He knew that the runners, no matter what their finishing time, showed courage, character and determination. Bill Coughlin died in 1983, at the age of 55, just three months into his retirement. A DWI driver hit and killed Coughlin during his daily run. The Boilermaker presents the Bill Coughlin Award to a runner who displays courage, character and determination, and who responds to challenges in a positive way. Now given out by the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. 2011 Kevin Sutton 1999 John Delaney 2010 Paul Olbaum 1998 Richard Meiss 2009 Joe Wilzynski 2008 Dana Carr 2007 Richard Stanley, Charles Mix &

Don Baum 2006 Larry Kolwaite 2005 Andy Beyel 2004 Michele Huther 2003 Alyn Jones 2002 Ed Buckley 2001 Melissa Keiser 2000 Jim Morgan

1997 Ed Bradley 1996 Steve Max 1995 Andy Allair 1994 Scott Hughes 1993 Ralph Agone 1992 Rebecca Darvoe 1991 Colin Dyue 1990 Bob Greene 1989 Jim Cichon 1988 Anna Cornell 1987 John David Fay 1986 Fanny George


Boilermaker Scholarships The Boilermaker/National Distance Running Hall of Fame annually awards scholarships to graduating high school runners. Scholarships will be presented to male and female runners for “Outstanding Achievement in Distance Running” and male and female runners for “Outstanding Commitment to Distance Running”.

2016 Winners

Outstand Commitment to Running: Outstanding Achievement in Running Justyna Wilkinson – Whitesboro Central School Sage Hurta – Hamilton High School Ryan O’Rourke – Adirondack Central School Connor Ludwin – Holland Patent High School

Past winners

2015 – Gwen Proper – Camden Central School 2015 – Ankur Desai – Rome City School. 2015 – Meghann Tanner – Adirondack Central School 2015 - Zakaria Adam Duouma – Utica Proctor High School 2014 - MaKenna Cooley – Remsen Central School 2014 - Jack Yaworsky – Clinton Central School 2014 - Anna Roberts – Remsen Central School 2014 - Barrett Celecki – Holland Patent Central School 2013 - Brianna Weir – Rome Free Academy 2013 - Alysa Hoffman – Holland Patent Central School 2013 - Brandon Rawson – Ilion Central School 2013 - Todd Stevens – Holland Patent Central School 2013 - Victoria Campanian – South Lewis Central School 2013 - James Scrafford – Cooperstown Central School 2012 - Adam Bankert – Clinton Central School 2012 - Rebecca LaPorte – New Hartford Central School 2012 - Evan Smith – Holland Patent Central School 2012 - Andrea Szewczyk – Ilion High School 2011 - Erica Freund - Clinton Central School 2011 - Cody Racha - Holland Patent Central School 2011 - Dylan Racha - Holland Patent Central School 2011 - Leah Rice - Holland Patent Central School 2011 - Aaron Tompkins - New Hartford Central School

2010 - Frank Mastraccio – Rome Free Academy 2010 - Eric Stevens – Holland Patent Central School 2010 - Kaitlyn Day – Whitesboro Central School 2010 - Allison Lasnicki – Canastota Central School 2009 - Tim Phelps - Proctor High School 2009 - Hunter Padgett - Clinton High School 2009 - Kelsey Peek - Whitesboro Central School 2009 - Crista Johnson - Ilion Central School 2009 - Ryan Millar - New Hartford Central School 2008 - John Szczesniak - Whitesboro Central School 2008 - Christine Mulvihill - Remsen Central School 2008 - Jeff Blazek - New Hartford Central School 2008 - Meagan Kobielski - Holland Patent High School 2007 - Samantha Stedman - Sauquoit Valley Central School 2007 - Danielle Fiorentino - New Hartford Central School 2007 - Maura Parks - Clinton Central School 2007 - Bryan Hoffman - Holland Patent Central School 2007 - Mike Reilly - Holland Patent Central School 2006 - Wes Moseman - Holland Patent Central School 2006 - Kelly Murray - Whitesboro Central School 2006 - Patrick Day - Whitesboro Central School 2006 - Carly Calogero - Sauquoit Valley Central School 2006 - Erica Bourgeois - Adirondack Central School 2005 - John Nicotera - Sauquoit Valley Central School 2005 - Kimberly Povec - Whitesboro Central School 2005 - Tyler Socash - Town of Webb UFSD 2005 - Emily Gates - Mt. Markham Central School


Map, Course Info and Directions


2016 Starting Line Map


Boilermaker Course Map


LISTING OF WATER STATION LOCATIONS


Boilermaker Road Race EMS Aid Stations

1. Start Line 2. 1112 Culver Ave. 3. Intersection of Sherman Drive and the Parkway 4. Intersection of Harrison and the Parkway 5. Valley View @ the Parks Dept. garage 6. Overlook Point (Valley View) 7. Intersection of Seymour and the Parkway 8. Tennis Courts on the Parkway 9. UFCW Building on the Parkway 10. Intersection of Genesee and Parkway 11. Intersection of Shepherd and Sunset 12. Burrstone Rd. at Faxton Hospital 13. Intersection of Burrstone and York St. 14. Burrstone Rd. at Utica College entrance 15. Intersection of Burrstone and Champlin 16. Champlin at St. Luke’s Entrance 17. Champlin at House of Good Shepherd 18. Intersection of Champlin and Graham 19. Intersection of Champlin and Whitesboro 20. Whitesboro St. at Harry’s Brake 21. Intersection of Whitesboro and Kernan 22. Intersection of Cross and Court St. 23. Intersection of Court and Lenox 24. Intersection of Court and Schuyler 25. Intersection of Sunset and Spring St.


Boilermaker Post Race Party


DIRECTIONS

Directions from the Radisson Hotel To the starting line: Start out going Northeast on Genesee St. toward Elizabeth St. (0.1 miles) Turn slight right onto NY-5S E / Oriskany St. E. Continue to follow NY-5S E. (1.7 miles) To the finish line: Start out going northeast on Genesee St. toward Elizabeth St. Turn sharp left onto Columbia St. Turn left onto Varick St. The finish line is at the historic F.X Matt Brewery. To Mohawk Valley Community College (Utica Campus):

From the East or West

1. Take the New York State Thruway to Exit 31 (Utica). 2. After the toll booth, follow Route 790 to the North/South Arterial (Route 12). 3. Take Route 12 South to the Burrstone Road exit. 4. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Burrstone Road. 5. Stay in the right lane on Burrstone Road and continue across Genesee Street. 6. You will be on Memorial Parkway East. 7. Follow Memorial Parkway approximately 3 miles. 8. At the intersection of Sherman Drive and Memorial Parkway, turn left. 9. MVCC will be on your right.

From the North

1. Follow Route 12 South into Utica. 2. Get off at the Burrstone Road exit. 3. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Burrstone Road. 4. Stay in the right lane on Burrstone Road and continue across Genesee Street. 5. You will be on Memorial Parkway East. 6. Follow Memorial Parkway approximately 3 miles. 7. At the intersection of Sherman Drive and Memorial Parkway, turn left. 8. MVCC will be on your right.

From the South

1. Follow Route 12 North into Utica. 2. From the Southeast take Route 8 North to Route 12 North 3. From the Southwest take Route 12 North 4. Get off at the Burrstone Road exit. 5. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Burrstone Road. 6. Stay in the right lane on Burrstone Road and continue across Genesee Street. 7. You will be on Memorial Parkway East. 8. Follow Memorial Parkway approximately 3 miles. 9. At the intersection of Sherman Drive and Memorial Parkway, turn left. 10. MVCC will be on your right.


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15K Race 11,868 13,108 13,273 14,000 14,064 14,144 14,179 14,102

5K Race 2,537 2,991 3,934 4,007 4,787 4,864 4,816 4,640

Walk 862 763 607 544

429 458 384 252

Kids’ Run 1,637 1,517 1,650 1,600 1,634 1,540 1,624 1,800

All Events

16,941 18,348 18,348 20,201 20,958

21,006 21,003 20,759*

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States Countries New York 15972 Tennessee 10 Canada 173 Massachusetts 574 Indiana 9 Kenya 16 Pennsylvania 334 Minnesota 9 Ethiopia 13 New Jersey 285 Nevada 7 Great Britain 1 Connecticut 214 Kentucky 7 France 1 Virginia 191 Missouri 7 Liechtenstein 1 Florida 150 Wisconsin 6 Tanzania 1 Maryland 141 Kansas 5 North Carolina 134 Nebraska 5 New Hampshire 88 Oregon 5 Vermont 83 Oklahoma 5 California 58 Alaska 4 Colorado 54 Utah 4 Ohio 46 Iowa 3 Texas 44 Alabama 3 Illinois 40 Mississippi 2 South Carolina 40 Arkansas 1 District of Columbia 38 Wyoming 1 Georgia 36 Louisiana 1 Maine 34 New Mexico 1 Rhode Island 33 Montana 1 Delaware 23 South Dakoda 1 Michigan 23 Arizona 16 Washington 13 West Virginia 11

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Pace Chart mile 3 mi 5k 5 mi 10k 15k 4:30 13:30 13:59 22:30 27:58 41:57 4:35 13:45 14:14 22:55 28:29 42:43 4:40 14:00 14:29 23:20 29:00 43:29 4:45 14:15 14:44 23:45 29:31 44:15 4:50 14:30 14:59 24:10 30:02 45:01 4:55 14:45 15:14 24:35 30:33 45:47 5:00 15:00 15:29 25:00 31:04 46:36 5:05 15:15 15:44 25:25 31:35 47:22 5:10 15:30 15:59 25:50 32:06 48:08 5:15 15:45 16:14 26:15 32:37 48:54 5:20 16:00 16:29 26:40 33:08 49:40 5:25 16:15 16:44 27:05 33:39 50:26 5:30 16:30 16:59 27:30 34:10 51:12 5:35 16:45 17:14 27:55 34:41 51:58 5:40 17:00 17:29 28:20 35:12 52:44 5:45 17:15 17:52 28:45 35:43 53:30 5:50 17:30 18:07 29:10 36:14 54:16 5:55 17:45 18:22 29:35 36:45 55:02 6:00 18:00 18:37 30:00 37:16 55:55 6:05 18:15 18:52 30:25 37:47 56:41 6:10 18:30 19:07 30:50 38:18 57:27 6:15 18:45 19:22 31:15 38:49 58:13 6:20 19:00 19:37 31:40 39:20 58:59 6:25 19:15 19:52 32:05 39:51 59:45 6:30 19:30 20:07 32:30 40:22 1:00:31 6:35 19:45 20:22 32:55 40:53 1:01:17 6:40 20:00 20:37 33:20 41:24 1:02:03 6:45 20:15 20:58 33:45 41:55 1:02:49 6:50 20:30 21:13 34:10 42:26 1:03:35 6:55 20:45 21:28 34:35 42:57 1:04:21 7:00 21:00 21:43 35:00 43:28 1:05:15 7:05 21:15 21:58 35:25 43:59 1:06:01 7:10 21:30 22:13 35:50 44:30 1:06:47 7:15 21:45 22:28 36:15 45:01 1:07:33 7:20 22:00 22:43 36:40 45:32 1:08:19 7:25 22:15 23:03 37:05 46:03 1:09:05 7:30 22:30 23:19 37:30 46:34 1:09:51 7:35 22:45 23:35 37:55 47:05 1:10:37 7:40 23:00 23:51 38:20 47:36 1:11:23 7:45 23:15 24:07 38:45 48:07 1:12:09 7:50 23:30 24:23 39:10 48:38 1:12:55 7:55 23:45 24:39 39:35 49:09 1:13:41 8:00 24:00 24:55 40:00 49:40 1:14:34 8:05 24:15 25:11 40:25 50:11 1:15:20 8:10 24:30 25:27 40:50 50:42 1:16:06 8:15 24:45 25:38 41:15 51:13 1:16:52 8:20 25:00 25:53 41:40 51:44 1:17:38 8:25 25:15 26:08 42:05 52:15 1:18:24 8:30 25:30 26:23 42:30 52:46 1:19:10

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Glossary Age-graded results – A system of equalizing times for age gender – older participants’ times are adjusted downward and open division participants’ times remain the same. This has the effect of putting all participants within each gender on a level playing field, regardless of age. Altitude training – Living and training at an altitude of 5,000 feet or higher. With altitude training, the body produces more of the hormone erythropoietin, which boosts the oxygen – carrying capacity of the blood so that more oxygen reaches the muscles with each heartbeat. Athlete With Disability (AWD) – The term describes entrants with physical or other impairments that affect their ability to ambulate. Many AWDs need to use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, handcycles, prosthetics, leg braces, or crutches, and/ or have guides accompany them on the course.

B-chip – the next generation in UHF RFID single use tag timing: the B-tag that attached to the race bib. This system was introduced in 2009.

ChampionChip – A small, lightweight device that attaches to the runner’s shoe and contains a transponder that is activated when it passes over an antenna within mats placed on the road at the start line. The transponder that transmits its unique identification number to antennae in mats is placed along the course and at the finish. The chip provides participants with an accurate record of their net time and splits. CR – Course record.

CronoTrak – is a transponder timing company that has developed a cost-effective timing system for athletic events including road races. ChronoTrack has developed the single–use D-Tag, an all-weather design that attaches to the shoe. In the fall of 2009, ChronoTrack announced the next generation in UHF RFID tag timing: the B-tag that attached to the race bib.

D-Chip- a UHF RFID single use timing tag. The tag is an all-weather design that attaches to the shoe. Dehydration and Hyponatremia – Dehydration occurs when fluid levels in the body get too low. Both heat and high level physical activity can accelerate dehydration, leading to fatigue and heat illness. Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, is an adequate concentration of sodium in the body and can occur when a person takes in too much fluid. Hyponatremia can lead to nausea, fatigue, vomiting, weakness, sleepiness, disorientation, and in severe cases, coma or death. DNF – Did not finish; dropped out of the race. DNS – Did not start. Electrolytes – Essential to the normal functioning of cells, electrolytes are chemical substances that contain ions such as sodium and potassium. They are lost through sweat. Fluids, such as many sports drinks, can replace electrolytes lost during activity. Flats/ racing flats – Lightweight, non-spiked shoes worn by runners in competition.


Glycogen – The carbohydrates we eat are stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen. Performing an endurance activity for more than two hours will greatly deplete the glycogen stores, resulting in “hitting the wall” (see the wall). Gun time/ net time – Gun time is measured from the official start of a race until participant crosses the finish line. Net time is the time between when a participant crosses the start line and the finish line, recorded by the ChampionChip. Finishing place is recorded by gun time; net time has no bearing on place. Injuries – Common running injuries include: Achilles tendonitis – heel pain caused by inflammation of the Achilles tendon.

ITB syndrome – pain and inflammation of the iliotibial band, a ligament that runs from under the outer thigh behind the knee. Planter fasciitis – a tear or inflammation of the tough band connective tissue along the bottom of the foot that causes pain in the arch and heel. Repetitive stress injury – an injury brought on by training too hard, too fast, or too long. Runner’s knee – a.k.a chondramalacia, a painful wearing away of the cartilage under the kneecap. Shin splints – an ache along the inside of the shin bone caused by a stress fracture, tibial tendonitis, muscle tear, or an inflammation of the bone sheath in the shin area or of the tendons on the inside of the front of the lower leg. Stress fracture – a hairline bone break, usually brought on by repetitive stress.

Kick – A dramatic surge or increase in pace employed at the end of a race. Kilometer – Approximately 0.62 mile. Marathon – Named after the Greek town that launched the race at the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896. The event arrived at its current distance, 26.2 miles, in England at the 1908 Olympics. Masters division – In most running events, the masters division is for participants ages 40 and over. Pace – In road racing, pace is usually expressed in terms per mile. For example, 5:30 pace means the mile is run in five minutes, 30 seconds. Pacemaker/pacesetter – A race entrant whose job is to lead the professional athletes at a specific pace. Professional athlete – A term used to describe those entrants at the front of the field who are paid professionals and are invited to races through their agents and managers. PR (personal record)/ PB (personal best) – An athlete’s career best finishing time in a given event. Rabbit – A runner enlisted by race officials to run with the professional field at a requested pace; the rabbit usually drops out before the final stages.


Split/negative split – A split is the time it takes to complete a portion of a race. A negative split refers to completing the second half of a race faster than the first half. Surge – To speed up and pull away from a competitor or group of competitors. Taper – To reduce the volume of training during the weeks leading up to an endurance event such as a marathon. Most marathoners taper for at least two weeks prior to their goal race. The wall – Physiologically, the point at which an athlete’s glycogen stores run dry. WR – World record.

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