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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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Running Legend Bill Rodgers Says Boston Marathon Bombings Won't Stop The Running World, Calls Attack Stupid

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:33:01 +0000

Legendary marathon runner Bill Rodgers says the Boston Marathon Bombings won't stop the sport of running or its participants from running future events.

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Boilermaker Executive Director Tim Reed Reacts To Boston Marathon Bombings

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:47:00 +0000

What goes through the head of a road race executive director when the hear of the horrific bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon?

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Bosnian Immigrant Hermin Garic's Amazing Story And Tremendous Success

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:18:16 +0000

He lost the use of his legs when he was just four years old. Interestingly, it wasn't the grenade explosion that shot shrapnel into his back which cost him the use of his legs, it was the ambulance taking him to the hospital which hit a 'bump' and crashed into a lake, causing a severe spinal cord injury.

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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

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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36th Boilermaker 15K Race Sells Out, 5K Still Open

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:40:33 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Boilermaker is officially full, according to the popular road race's website.

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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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Boilermaker Registration Begins Saturday

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 01:00:16 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - On your, mark, get set -- go!

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Boilermaker Cap To Remain At 14K For 2013

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:19:17 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The cap for the 2013 Boilermaker Road Race will remain at 14,000 while the 5-K race will increase by 500 runners to 4,500.

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