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Danielle "Danni" Allen, Winner Of NBC's "The Biggest Loser" To Appear At Boilermaker

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:28:16 +0000

Danielle "Danni" Allen, who won "The Biggest Loser" by shedding more than one hundred and twenty pounds, will be a featured guest at this year's Boilermaker.

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Winner of "The Biggest Loser" To Attend Boilermaker [VIDEO]

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:33:32 +0000

The 2013 winner of the hit show "The Biggest Loser" will be on hand for this year's Boilermaker.

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Boilermaker To Hold National Anthem Competition

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:53:48 +0000

Would you like to sing the National Anthem at the Boilermaker?

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Supplies On The Way For Boilermaker Shadow Run

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:34:53 +0000

A start/finish line banner, finisher's pins, running bibs and t-shirts are on their way to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan for this year's Boilermaker Shadow Run.

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2013 Boilermaker Scholarship Winners Announced

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:07:58 +0000

Six of the top high school distance runners in central New York are winners of the 9th annual Boilermaker Scholarship.

Race officials presented one-thousand dollar checks to each winner at a ceremony this morning at the Radisson Hotel in Utica.

The winners will also get free entries for the Boiler

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Jet Flyover Returns To Boilermaker [VIDEO]

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:21:21 +0000

The crowd at this year's Boilermaker post-race party will be treated to a jet flyover.

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Tell Your Boilermaker Story

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:15:35 +0000

What makes the Boilermaker special to you?

You'll have a chance to tell your story this Saturday from 10:00 to 1:00 at the Sangertown Mall.

WIBX's Bill Keeler, who's producing a documentary on

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Fewer Than 100 Boilermaker Charity Bibs Available

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:02:47 +0000

If you're still hoping to run the Boilermaker, there are only 94 charity bibs still available.

Ten local charities were given a total of 200 bibs.

In order to get a bib, a runner has to raise at least

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Boilermaker Backs Bagram Run

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:21 +0000

While 14,000 runners are taking part in the Utica Boilermaker on July 14th, another race will be held some 2,000 miles away.

A Boilermaker shadow run will take place this year at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

Since 2008, five shadow runs have taken place, three

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Security Changes Coming To Boilermaker 15k Road Race In Utica, NY

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:58:33 +0000

You can expect some changes at this year's Boilermaker 15k Road Race and associated events in light of the bombing incident at the Boston Marathon.

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Boilermaker Record Holder Wins Boston Marathon

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:48:48 +0000

The man who holds the record for running the fastest Boilermaker Road Race in history is the winner of the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia captured today's race in a time of two hours, 10 minutes and 22 seconds

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Boilermaker Boosts Prize Money

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:32:46 +0000

Winners of this year's Boilermaker Road Race will be going home with a little extra cash.

Race officials have announced an increase in prize money, which will be spread among the male and female open, masters and top Americans categories.

First place in the open male/female division is incre

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Boilermaker Strides To Go Green

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:34:53 +0000

To demonstrate its commitment to going green, the Boilermaker has applied for certification from the Council for Responsible Sport.

Certification from the council formally recognizes the successful comp

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Boilermaker On The Move?

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:43:00 +0000

The Utica Boilermaker Offices and National Distance Running Hall of Fame may be on the move.

Executive Director Tim Reed says they've agreed to sell their building on Genesee Street to Feed Our Vets

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Boilermaker To Again Pick Up Tab For Utica Public Safety Costs

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:27:49 +0000

For the second straight year, organizers of the Boilermaker will be underwriting the cost of public safety during Boilermaker Week.

Executive Director Tim Reed will present Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri with a check for $18,000 at tonight's first Boilermaker Committee meeting at Mohawk Valley Community College

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Boilermaker Charity Bib Program Begins On Monday

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:16:56 +0000

If you got shut out of this year's Boilermaker, you still have a chance to enter the race.

Ten local not-for-profits will be taking part in the charity bib program.

Executive Director Tim Reed says 200 bibs will be available for runners, who must raise a minimum of $500 for one of the chosen charities.

Reed says the race will

Katherine Switzer To Appear On PBS Documentary [VIDEO]

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:25:36 +0000

National Distance Running of Famer and WIBX Boilermaker commentator Katherine Switzer will be featured in a documentary on PBS.

"Makers: Women Who Make America" will air tomorrow night at 8:00.

Katherine's interview is scheduled to air

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Boilermaker Training Shirts Now Available

Jim Rondenelli — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:50:43 +0000

You can train for the Boilermaker in style -- no sweat.

The 2013 Boilermaker Training Shirt is now available at www.boilermaker.com.

Rochester-based apparel company ViewSPORT produced the t-shirts, which reveal the message "No Sweat" on your

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Pamela Matt Talks With WIBX First News With Keeler In The Morning

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:34:21 +0000

Pamela Matt, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, joined WIBX First News to talk about the Chamber and the F.X. Matt Brewing Company.

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Boilermaker Filling Up Fast

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:56:27 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - If you plan on running this year's Boilermaker, you'd better register soon.

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