Utica, NY (WIBX) - The number of people who have registered for this year's Boilermaker has topped 5,7000.

Boilermaker officials say 5,762 runners have already signed up for the 15-K race.

There is a cap of 13,000 runners.

To date, the 15-K has more runners registered than ran in the first four races combined.

Over 85% of the applications were done online, compared to 60% at this time last year.

Applications are available at www.boilermaker.com or at the Distance Running Hall of Fame on Genesee Street.

The 34th running of the Boilermaker will take place on Sunday, July 10th.

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