The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races presented by Wolfspeed is back with a new course & new distances!
For current updates about Erie Canal Races, follow the Boilermaker Road Race at facebook.com/boilermaker15k
The Erie Canal Half Marathon started as The National Distance Running Hall of Fame Race and was established in 1999 by the Utica Roadrunners. In 2016, the race became the Erie Canal Half and the focus has shifted to celebrating Utica's rich history by showcasing its oldest and most exciting
10/10/2024
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05/30/2023
Photos are up! 📷
Browse photos by bib and first/last name (as long as your bib was showing - we know it was chilly! 🥶 ). All photos are free to download here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/NY/Marcy/ErieCanalRace
If you ran the race this year and have not taken our post-race survey, check your email! Survey will close Friday, June 2 at midnight.
05/22/2023
Still feeling that race-day buzz? Looking for your next challenge?
The Boilermaker Road Race is your next stop! Join us July 9, 2023 for miles of non-stop entertainment and fun (and probably sweat 😅). Celebrate your finish at the Saranac Post-Race Party, featuring snacks, live entertainment, and Utica Club 🍺
The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is sold out, but limited space is available in the 5K presented by Utica National Insurance Group!
Get signed up and you'll receive a FREE training plan, courtesy of The Sneaker Store, to keep your training rolling! See you there! 🏃♀️
runsignup.com/boilermaker
05/21/2023
What a day!
Thank you to everyone who came out to race, spectate and volunteer today at Erie Canal Races presented by Wolfspeed! The weather may have been less than stellar, but the enthusiasm was top notch 🥳
Congratulations to our overall winners: for the 5K, Nathan Geroux and Molly Schafer; for the 10-mile, George Young and Jessica Charles; and for the relay team, The Monsters!
05/20/2023
Today is your last chance to register for Erie Canal Races!
In-person registration and packet pick-up will run today, Saturday May 20, from 9am to 1pm at the Boilermaker Office at 805 Court Street in Utica, NY.
Registered runners can also pick up their packet before the race tomorrow from 6:30-7:30am. There is NO race day registration.
Tomorrow’s the day! Let’s go! 💪
05/19/2023
Packet pick-up will run today, Friday May 19, from noon to 7pm and tomorrow, Saturday May 20, from 9am to 1pm at the Boilermaker Office at 805 Court Street in Utica, NY.
If you haven't registered yet, come in and sign up in-person! Registered runners, keep an eye on your email for important race day information over the next two days! 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️ 🏃
05/17/2023
Don't miss your chance to smile this big! 😁😁
Online registration for Erie Canal Races closes tonight at 11:59pm. There will be in-person registration available at packet pick-up on Friday from 12-7pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm at the Boilermaker Offices at 805 Court Street in Utica. There is NO race day registration.
The weather looks beautiful and the Erie Canalway Trail awaits! runsignup.com/ECR
05/12/2023
Exciting news! Erie Canal Races is an official Canalway Challenge event!
All miles logged on the Canalway Trail count toward your Canalway Challenge goal and it's FREE to join!
Head to canalwaychallenge.com and choose a mileage goal of 15, 90, 180, or 360 miles. Then get movin' on the Canalway Trail and NYS Canal System to achieve it! 🏃♀️🏃♂️🏃
05/09/2023
Say cheese! 😁
We have photographers stationed at key spots at the finish line and on the trail to snap photos throughout the race. The best part? These photos are free for you to download!
Don't miss out on your photo op 📸 join us on the Canal 5/21! runsignup.com/ECR
05/07/2023
Last day to guarantee your tech t-shirt! 👕
Register by 11:59pm today to lock in an Erie Canal Races t-shirt with your registration!
Join us May 21 👉 runsignup.com/ECR
05/03/2023
Look at those shirts! 👕😍
Lightweight performance material and available in men's and women's specific cuts 🤌
Still time to get yours! Register by Sunday, May 7 to guarantee a shirt: runsignup.com/ECR
Shoutout to A&P Master Images for always doing such a great job with our shirts each year!
05/01/2023
We've opened up more spots in the 5K, but they're going fast!
If you're looking for a fun, fast 5K, join us May 21! runsignup.com/ECR