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Boilermaker Road Race

Sun July 13, 2025 Utica, NY 13501 US Directions

Boilermaker Volunteers

5K Bib Pick-up

July 11, 2025

July 12, 2025

Details

Runners require a bib to participate and have their runs timed properly. Volunteers are needed to distribute bibs to runners

Volunteers verify information on the bib with identification shown by the runner in order to ensure that runners receive the proper bib, as well as any additional information needed to complete the race. Please note you will be standing most of your shift.

Shifts are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Location

Mohawk Valley Community College Campus
Inside Performance Gym

5K Race Start

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers are needed to help all aspects of the start of the 5K Race.

Location

Burrstone Rd near the intersection with York Street in Utica

15K Bib Pick-Up

July 11, 2025

July 12, 2025

Details

Runners require a bib in order to participate and have their runs be timed properly.

Volunteers verify information on the bib with identification shown by the runner in order to ensure that runners receive the proper bib, as well as any additional information needed to complete the race.

Shifts are available Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Please note you will be standing for most of your shift.

Location

Mohawk Valley Community College Campus
Inside Performance Gym

15K Start Line Set-Up

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Involves the set up, breakdown and clean up of the various race needs at the 15k Start Line.

This includes preparing the Race Day Packet Pickup area, Elite Athlete warm-up area, start line truss, announcers platform, etc.

Location

15K Start Line is located on Culver Avenue between Dwyer Ave and Beechgrove in Utica.

15K Bib Pick-Up Sunday Morning at Start Line

Minimum met, 6 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Sunday morning bib pickup at the Start Line for runners who did not go to Expo

Location

Start Line

Bag Check for Runners

Minimum met, 6 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Collect runner's baggage at the 15K Start Line, transport it to the Post Race Party area after the Finish Line & distribute it back to runners

Location

15K Start Line is located near the intersection of Culver & Dwyer Avenues in Utica, NY and the Bag Check Drop Off is located on Dwyer Avenue.

The Post Race Party area is located along Columbia Street in Utica, NY.

Beer Pourers Post Race Party (Password Protected)

You must be 21 or older to volunteer for this task.

July 13, 2025

Details

These volunteers will be working at the iconic Saranac Post Race Party serving Saranac beer & seltzer at a designated beer truck location.

Location

Back lot of F.X. Matt Brewing Company located on Columbia Street, Utica, NY and in Boilermaker Square Park located between Columbia & Whitesboro Streets, Utica, NY.

Resources Needed

Beer 12 - 10 - 15
Beer 13 - 10 - 15
Beer 15 - 20 - 30
Beer 17 - 20 - 30
Beer 18 - 20 - 30
Beer 19 - 20 - 30

Boilermaker Square Brick Sales

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Boilermaker Square at Butler Park located between Columbia & Whitesboro Streets in Utica, NY near the Finish Line and adjacent to the Post Race Party. It features a red brick path forming an exact miniature replica of the 15K course as it winds its way through the city.

The brick pavers are available for sale with engraved personalized messages.

Volunteers are needed to help promote the sale of these pavers at the Expo in shifts to cover the approximately 16 hours.

Location

Bricks are sold at the Expo (Mohawk Valley Community College Campus).

Busing

Minimum met, 38 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

As a point to point race, the Boilermaker provides complimentary bus transportation to participants via a partnership with Birnie Bus. The transportation is to and from the 15K Start Line & the Post Race Party area after the Finish Line.

Volunteers are primarily responsible for managing this bus transportation with communication to the running participants as well as managing Red Zone Parking for Finish Line officials and volunteers.

Location

Start Line (Dwyer Avenue & Pitcher Street in Utica, NY) and Finish Line/Post Race Party area (Whitesboro Street in Utica, NY)

Chiropractic Tent

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

This is a closed group only available by password and through affiliation with our official massage therapist.

Location

Boilermaker Square Park, Columbia St. Tent is located next to Massage Tent

Communications (Private Group)

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Supply, program, tune and distribute portable two-way radios & headsets to EMS, Start & Finish Line, Security etc. Supply and install mobile radios in the public safety command post. Be on call all weekend in case of equipment failure.

Course Marshalls in Elite Runner Area

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers provide security and a safety zone around Elite Runners and Wheelchair participants for warm-ups before the start of the race.

Location

15K Start Line Area located along Culver Avenue in between Dwyer Ave and Beechgrove in Utica.

Corporate Cup Challenge

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

Corporate Cup Volunteers assist with distribution of Corporate Cup runners race swag and the handling of any of their questions at the Expo as well as managing team rosters, and helping with the post race award ceremony.

Location

In the Performance Gym (old gym) at the Mohawk Valley Community College Utica Campus

Elite Runner Accommodations (Password protected)

Minimum met, 9 volunteer spots remaining.

Elite Runner Logistics (Password Protected)

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Elite Runner Transport Services

At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers provide transportation to and from airport for Elite Runners prior to and following the race.

Entertainment

At least 46 more volunteers needed.

Details

Course Entertainment volunteers include bands, DJs, musicians, radio stations, dance troupes, and noise-making talent along the course.

Location

All along the 15K course from start (Culver Ave & Beechgrove) to finish (Court Street & Schuyler Ave)

Finisher's Medal (15K), Finisher's Pin (5K), & Towel Distribution

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

~Set up chutes after Finish Line on Varick Street for distribution of race incentives.
~Distribute Finisher's Pins (5K), Finisher's Medals (15K) & towels at the end of chutes.
~Provide support and assistance as needed.

Location

Finish Line - Varick Street near intersection with Edward Street

Finish Line Set-up

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Set-up and breakdown of Finish Line area

Location

Court Street between Schuyler and Sunset

Goody Bag Distribution

July 11, 2025

July 12, 2025

July 13, 2025

Details

Volunteers provide all 15K and 5K runners with their Incentive Bag which contains their Boilermaker Glass, Program book, etc.

Volunteers greet runners, check bib numbers and pass out bags and also assemble bags, stock supplies and break down boxes for recycling.

Location

Mohawk Valley Community College Campus - Jorgensen Field House

Green Team - Expo Area

July 11, 2025

July 12, 2025

Details

Volunteers needed to clean-up of Expo area inside Jorgensen Center, the Quad and the Kids Run finish line area.

Location

Mohawk Valley Community College Campus

Green Team - Post Race Party

At least 21 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers needed to monitor designated waste stations throughout the party. This involves simply removing full bags (place them behind station) & replacing them with new bags. In addition, educating participants about which bin to properly place their waste for recycling. Sunday from 6:00am to noon

Location

Post race party is held in the area behind the FX Matt Brewing company and Boilermaker Square Park which flank Columbia Street.

Ham Radios

Minimum met, 20 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Provides additional support throughout the race. Must be a registered Ham radio operator

Hydration Set-Up (Password Protected)

Minimum met, 1 volunteer spot remaining.

Details

Provide water and materials to water stations along the course.

ICAN/Children's Museum Sqwincher Station

Minimum met, 14 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Sqwincher is an electrolyte replacement drink that will serve as an alternative to plain water. Signage will alert runners that it is not water.

Location

Memorial Parkway a block from Parkway Rec Center.

Information Booth

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

Help runners and visitors with information about the race, EXPO, directions and general knowledge of the surrounding areas.

Location

Mohawk Valley Community College Campus
Lobby of Performance Gym of Jorgensen Center

Labor

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

This Committee is vital in various areas such as setting up and breaking down the Boilermaker specific portions of the Expo and moving materials to various sites prior to the race.

Location

Boilermaker offices at 805 Court Street
Mohawk Valley Community College (Jorgensen Center)

Massage Therapist/Chiropractic Tent (password protected)

At least 22 more volunteers needed.

Details

This is a closed group only available by password and through affiliation with our official massage therapist.

Location

Boilermaker Square Park, Columbia St, Utica

McDonald's PRP Distribution (Private Group)

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

Distribute Chocolate Milk to Runners at Finish Line. McDonald's personnel.

Location

Intersection of Varick & Cooper Streets

Media (Private Group)

At least 2 more volunteers needed.

Details

Private Committee

Media Vehicles (Password Protected)

Minimum met, 12 volunteer spots remaining.

Medical Tent (Password Protected)

At least 198 more volunteers needed.

Details

This is a closed group only available by password and through affiliation with our medical director. Only register for this task if you work in the MEDICAL TENTS.

Medical On-Course Support (Password Protected)

At least 12 more volunteers needed.

Details

This task is for those who work on the course providing medical support, NOT in medical tents.

Merchandise Sales at Expo/Post Race Party

July 11, 2025

July 12, 2025

July 13, 2025

Details

Volunteers help with cash register, sales, and stocking merchandise at the Boilermaker Store in the EXPO on Friday and Saturday and on race day (Sunday morning) at the Post Race Party.

Date & Times Needed:
Friday - Noon to 7:00pm (MVCC)
Saturday - 8:00am to 4:00 (MVCC)
Sunday - 8:00am to Noon

NOTE: Please select all shifts you are available to work. If you'd like to volunteer for a full 8-hour shift (vs. the 4-hour shift), select both 4-hour shifts on that day.

Location

Mohawk Valley Community College Campus
Post Race Party area - lower garage behind FX Matt Brewing Company along Columbia Street

Parking

Minimum met, 53 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Volunteers needed to help direct and park cars with Red Zone passes to appropriate areas. Volunteers help keep runners, spectators, and other volunteers safe by staffing traffic check points that deter motorists from driving into the course. Also assist EMS Response vehicles getting through crowd to assist runners in distress

Pepsi Distribution (Private Group)

Minimum met, 3 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Limited to Pepsi Employees only. Distribute product at Post Race Party

Photographer (Password Protected)

Minimum met, 9 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Photograph all aspects of race weekend at the direction of the volunteer coordinator and Boilermaker marketing team

Location

Start lines, finish line, Varick Street, all along the course, Post Race Party (awards presentation, etc.)

Race Day Hospitality - Sponsors & VIP's (Password Protected)

Minimum met, 15 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Assist with any needs required for the Race Day Hospitality area designed for Sponsors, VIP's and their guests

Location

Back lot of F.X. Matt Brewing Company located on Columbia Street, Utica, NY

Race Safety (Password Protected)

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

Private Group

Scholarship

Minimum met, 9 volunteer spots remaining.

Solutions Desk (Password Protected)

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Start Line Course Marshalls

Minimum met, 82 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Our job is to promote safety and security for all runners from the time they arrive at the 15K Start Area until the race begins. Keeping runners in their proper corrals based on seeding and keeping non-runners out of staging area.

Location

15K Start Line is located near the intersection of Culver & Dwyer Avenues in Utica, NY

Traffic and Safety

At least 25 more volunteers needed.

Volunteer Party

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Assist coordinator with the various tasks associated with the setup and breakdown of the Volunteer Party held on the Monday evening after race day.

Location

ADK Bank Center, Oriskany Blvd, Utica, NY

Varick Street (Edward to Columbia Streets) High Priority

At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Volunteers will set up stations, keep them stocked, and hand out various items (i.e. snack bags, water, popsicles, chocolate milk, etc.) to runners on their way to the post race party along Varick Street after they cross the finish line.

Once the runners have cleared (10:30am to 11:00am), they break down the stations, clean up the area, and return any unused items to the Boilermaker office.

Location

Varick Street to Columbia Street to Post Race Party (back of F.X. Matt Brewing Company)

Volunteer Tent at Post Race Party

Minimum met, 2 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Assist coordinator with the various tasks associated with the setup and breakdown of the Volunteer Tent at the post race party on race day.

Location

Tent is located in the backlot of the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, Columbia Street, Utica, NY at the post race party.

Walk Bib Pick-up (Presented by SDMG)

July 11, 2025

July 12, 2025

Details

Walk is held on Saturday of Race Weekend at the Expo (MVCC). Participants receive a Walk Bib and Commemorative Pin. Volunteers needed to:
~Packet Pick Up on Friday and Saturday of the Expo (Friday Noon to 7pm, Saturday 8:00am to 10:45am)

Location

Walk starts at MVCC and winds through Proctor Park looping back to MVCC Campus for finish. Packet Pick-up is located in the MVCC Gym

Resources Needed

Bib Pick-up - 5 - 13
Start/Finish - 3 - 4

WalMart Volunteers (Private Group)

Minimum met, 35 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

WalMart volunteers pack boxes with all volunteer t-shirts

Location

WalMart Distribution Center

Wheelchair Event

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Volunteer for this committee provide:
Transportation of Athletes
Coordinate local accommodations for athletes
Provide support at the Expo
Accompany athletes to and during pre-race and post-finish events.

Water Stop-ARC

Minimum met, 18 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by ARC

Water Stop-Bank of America

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Bank of America (Also The Genesis Group)

Location

Valley View Rd - Overlook Point

Water Stop-Catskill Water/Passalacqua & Assoc

Minimum met, 11 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water stop hosted by Getaway Travel & Catskill Water

Location

Genesee St near Pin-O- Rama

Water Stop-Coldwell Banker

Minimum met, 22 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Coldwell Banker Faith Properties

Location

Upper Parkway /Steele Hill Rd

Water Stop-Elks Club

Minimum met, 9 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Elks Club

Location

Elks Club on Champlain Ave

Water Stop-Finish Line Resurrection Life Church

Minimum met, 86 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Resurrection Life Church at Finish Line

Location

Varick St

Water Stop-House of the Good Shepherd

At least 10 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop - Sponsored by The House of the Good Shepherd

Location

Champlin Ave in front of The House of the Good Shepherd.

Water Stop-Indium Corp

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Hand out water to runners as they walk to Post Race Part area.

Location

Water Stop is located at the Finish Line area on Varick St across from WS-Resurrection Church

Water Stop-MetLife/Harry's Brakes

At least 7 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop by MetLife & Harry's Brakes

Location

Whitesboro St and McBride

Water Stop-Nimey Auto

At least 8 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Nimey's Auto

Location

Located at Nimey's Auto at the Start Line

Water Stop-NYSDOT

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop hosted by NYS Dept of Transportation

Location

Burrstone Rd at Utica College

Water Stop-New Vision - Excelsior Chapter Pioneers

Minimum met, 10 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by New Vision - Excelsior Chapter Pioneers

Location

Shepard Place at Genesee St

Water Stop-1-Up Wellness/Upstate UCP

At least 9 more volunteers needed.

Details

Mile 1 Water Station at Marr-Logg Restaurant on Culver Ave

Location

Culver Ave

Water Stop- Oneida County

Minimum met, 33 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Oneida County Health employees

Location

Located on Whitesboro St and the Kernan Firehouse.

Water Stop-Utica Kiwanis/Jim Hamer Memorial

Minimum met, 50 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Kiwanis Club

Location

Parkway

Water Stop-Wolfspeed

At least 6 more volunteers needed.

Details

Provides water to runners at the start of the 5K Race and for all 15K runners.

Location

5K Start Line area (Burrstone Road)

Walk (Presented by SDMG) General Volunteer, Start/Finish Line

At least 3 more volunteers needed.

Details

~Set up & breakdown start/finish area (arch, sound system, hydration, hand out Finisher's Pins, etc.)
~Set up, man & breakdown water stop in between T.R. Proctor Park & F.T. Proctor Park
~Set up & breakdown lawn signs along the course
~Provide guidance and direction along the course (help crossing Culver Ave, etc.)

Water Stop-Utica University

At least 5 more volunteers needed.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Utica University Alumni Assoc

Location

Champlin Ave & Utica University

Water Stop-Utica Rotary/CNY Quest

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Utica Rotary

Location

Parkway Rec Center

Water Stop-Valley View Volunteers

Minimum met, 45 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Water Stop hosted by Valley View Volunteers

Location

Utica Parks Garage

Water Stop-15K Start Area

Minimum met, 19 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Provide water to runners at start line 15K

Location

Located at15k Start area

Water Stop-Yorkville Fire Department

Minimum met, 36 volunteer spots remaining.

Details

Hosted by Yorkville Fire Dept Friends

Location

Champlin & Graham Ave

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