TABLE OF CONTENTS

Press Events ……………………………………………….. 2

Media Guidelines ………………………………………...... 3

Boilermaker Introduction ……………………………….... 5

2018-19 PRRO Circuit Summary ………………………… 7

Events……………………………………………………….. 9

Boilermaker Urban Initiative…………………………….. 37

Fun Facts………………..………………………………….. 39

Perennials…………………………………………………… 45

Volunteer of the Year Award…………………………….. 46

Media Person of the Year Award………………………... 47

Scholarships………………………………………………… 48

Maps, Directions & Course Information ………………… 50

Participant Information & Demographics……………….. 56

Pace Chart ………………………………………………….. 60

Glossary …………………………………………………….. 62

Sponsors …………………………………………………….. 65

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PRESS EVENTS

Sunday, July 1 8:00 AM Boilermaker Committee Run ECR International, 2201 Dwyer Ave., Utica, NY

Friday, July 6 Noon – 7:00 PM The Fitness Mill Health & Wellness Expo Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

6:30 PM The Fountainhead Group Volunteer Party Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

Saturday, July 7 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM The Fitness Mill Health & Wellness Expo Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

8:15 AM Utica National Insurance Kids’ Run Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

12:00 PM Carmella’s Cafe Pasta Challenge Tent outside of IT Building Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

Noon - 3:00 PM Sodexo Pasta Buffet IT Building Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Runner’s Forum Alumni College Center, Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

1:50 PM – 2:40 PM Special Session with Kathrine Switzer & Roger Robinson Alumni College Center, Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Dr., Utica, NY

Sunday, July 8 7:15 AM Carbone 5K Race Burrstone Road Bridge near York Street, Utica, NY

7:45 AM 15K Wheelchair Race ECR International, 2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, NY

8:00 AM Boilermaker 15K Road Race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield ECR International, 2201 Dwyer Avenue, Utica, NY

8:00 AM - noon Saranac Post-Race Party Matt Brewing Co. back parking lot, corner of Court and Varick Street, Utica, NY

10:00 AM Boilermaker Awards Ceremony Matt Brewing Co., Corner of Court and Varick Street, Utica, NY

Monday, July 10 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Post-Race Press Conference Boilermaker Office, 805 Court Street, Utica, NY

Thursday, July 12 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Bank of America Youth Olympics Proctor Park, Culver Avenue at Welshbush Road, Utica, NY

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MEDIA GUIDELINES

2018 Media Guidelines The Boilermaker Press Kit has been put together to assist you in your coverage of the Boilermaker Road Race.

Please Note: Members of the media will be asked to present valid press identification before credentials will be issued. Credentials are absolutely necessary to gain access to the Boilermaker Press Truck or into the Start line and Finish line VIP areas.

Please review the following information carefully. It will assist you in your coverage of the Boilermaker Road Race.

Media Credentials All Media covering the Boilermaker Road Race must obtain and exhibit a media credential. Press truck assignments and all media credentials must be requested no later than June 22nd, 2018. All those seeking media credentials should contact Meghan Fraser McGrogran at (315) 796-2728 or email [email protected]

Race Times The Boilermaker 15K Road Race starts promptly at 8:00 AM on Sunday, July 8, 2018. The Starting Line is on Earle C. Reed Way near the intersection of Dwyer Ave. The Wheelchair Race begins at 7:45 AM and the 5K Race begins at 7:15 AM on Burrstone Rd. near Donovan Stadium.

Press Truck If you wish to ride on the press truck, which will drive ahead of the runners on the course, you must contact Media Coordinator Meghan Fraser McGrogan at (315) 796-2728, or email [email protected], prior to the race. Photographers who have signed up to ride on the press truck that will travel ahead of the runners must meet at Beech Grove and Culver Ave. You must be on the press truck before it pulls onto the course at 7:30 AM. No one will be allowed to board the press truck after that time. You must present your media credentials to board the press truck. There is limited seating on the press truck and reservations must be made along with credential requests by June 22nd, 2018.

National Grid provides the press trucks and Boilermaker officials will solely direct their route and operation.

The press truck will arrive at approximately the same time the winner crosses the finish line. Therefore, we recommend that if you ride the press truck, plan to have someone else capture the finish line. After the truck arrives you will not have time to get into position to observe the winner’s arrival. There will be no stops, dismounting or jumping off the truck before it reaches the finish area.

Media Coverage Live coverage of the Boilermaker 15K Road Race can be heard on WIBX News Radio 950 AM beginning at 7:00 AM. WKTV News Channel 2 will air coverage at 7:00 AM. -11:00 AM. The CW11 will rebroadcast the coverage at 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM. WKTV will have a Kids’ Run Television special Saturday July 9th at 7:00 PM, Go the Distance Recap show 7:00 PM Friday July 8th and Boilermaker All Access Show 7:30 PM.

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Media Guidelines

Finish Line/VIP Area Please note that media covering the finish line will be restricted to certain areas. Space has been reserved to give you optimum opportunity to capture the race finish while at the same time protecting the interests of the runners. Under NO circumstances will the media be allowed on the course while the race is in progress.

There are no media banners or signs allowed at the start line or finish line with the exception of race sponsors, which are pre-approved by Boilermaker management.

Media, wearing a media credential, will be allowed into the media tent at the Boilermaker finish line. The media tent/VIP area is reserved for special guests and elite runners. Media will be allowed to interview runners and special guests at this time.

The Boilermaker 15K Road Race is a community event with a wide variety of media coverage. We ask for your patience when arranging interviews with runners, sponsors and race officials. The race committee does not permit exclusive coverage or exclusive interviews

Medical Tent Media will not be allowed in the medical tent. The Medical Director will update the media hourly.

Internet Additional information regarding the Boilermaker 15K Road Race can be gathered by accessing the website at www.boilermaker.com. The site offers training tips, and background information.

Mobile App The Boilermaker is a Featured Race on the RaceJoy App which contains schedules, live runner tracking and more.

Social Media – Boilermaker Road Race official pages: Facebook page is www.facebook.com/boilermaker15k Twitter page is @Boilermaker15K or https://twitter.com/boilermaker15k/ Pinterest page is http://pinterest.com/boilermaker15k/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boilermaker15k/

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INTRODUCTION

BOILERMAKER INTRODUCTION

The 41st Boilermaker 15K Road Race Sunday, July 8, 2018 8 AM Eastern Standard Time Course Certified by USA Track & Field Course Certification Number NY969009-WN Race Director: Jim Stasaitis President : Mark Donovan

History of the Race The Boilermaker 15K Road Race was established in 1978 by Earle C. Reed. Reed was looking for a way to give back to the community that had supported his family’s business, Utica Companies (ECR International). Earle convinced his father Bob Reed, President of Utica Radiator, and the company’s Treasurer Jim Benson, to underwrite a new local long distance road race, which Earle dubbed “The Boilermaker.” With additional assistance from cofounder F.X. Matt II, president of F.X. Matt Brewing Company, the first Boilermaker was run on July 16, 1978. Earle Reed served as Race Director from 1978-2000, Bob Ingalls from 2001-2007, and Jim Stasaitis took the race over in 2008. The current president of Boilermaker Road Race is Mark Donovan who is preceeded by Tim Reed from 2007-2017

It wasn’t the first local road race, but it quickly became the most popular. The Boilermaker continues to strive to be the best 15K race in the United States, attracting athletes and fans from all over the world. The race

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began with 930 runners and a budget of $750. Now in its 41st year, the Boilermaker draws more than 19,000 competitors and sponsors at support levels of $5,000 and up. In 2018, the race is offering over $100,000 in total prize money to elite athletes from around the world. The Boilermaker 15K is one of four classic road races that make up the PRRO Circuit.

The Course A 9.3-mile tour of Utica, the Boilermaker takes participants from the start line at ECR International, along the Memorial Parkway, up through Valley View Country Club and Golf Course, back onto the Memorial Parkway, along upper Genesee Street, turning onto Shepherd Place, Sunset Avenue and then onto Burrstone Road passing the Utica College Campus. The course then comes down Champlin Avenue, Whitesboro and Court Streets, and concludes at the F.X. Matt’s Brewery. The 5K course starts on Burrstone Road near York Street (at the 10K point of the 15K.) The 5K course is the last third of the Boilermaker 15K.

Future Boilermaker Dates Sunday, July 14, 2019 Sunday, July 12, 2020 Sunday, July 11, 2021

National Recognition

My Best Runs – Boilermaker listed on 2016 World’s Best 100 Races.

TripAdvisor – Number one road race in New York State for HolidayLetting and one of “50 US Road Races to Attempt in Your Lifetime.” 2016

RUNNING National Broadcast Series – “Road Racing at its very best!”

Roger Robinson of Running Times – “The Utica Boilermaker 15K has always been one of my favorites.”

Race of the Month Runner’s World named the Boilermaker Road Race the “Race of the Month” in 2009 and calls it “a classic event with a competitive field- and one of the biggest and best parties in all of running.”

Runner’s World Magazine declared the Boilermaker as one of the 25 most iconic non-marathon road races. Stated in 2008 that “the Boilermaker remained a must-run.”

The Best 15K in the Nation The Boilermaker Road Race was ranked as the largest 15K road race in the nation for ten consecutive years, from 1997-2006. Each year, the race attracts top elite runners from all over the world, Olympians and world record holders. The Boilermaker has been named as one of the top 100 races in the country by Runner’s World magazine.

Voted One of RRCA’s Top 20 Road Races In a 2002 survey of members of the Road Runners Club of America, the Boilermaker was named one of the top 20 road races in the United States. The poll was conducted by the club’s flagship publication, “Footnotes,” which is sent

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to its 145,000 members. This is a significant honor, as members were asked to consider the virtues of approximately 3,000 races throughout the country.

Road Race of the Year New England Runner, a nationally publicized magazine, named the Boilermaker “Road Race of the Year” for 2002.

PRRO Circuit 2018-19 Summary Overall 2018-19 Circuit event prize money exceeds $330,000 including $109,500 U.S.-only money; next stop 41st Boilermaker 15K on Sunday, July 8 in Utica, NY; Lilac Bloomsday 12K to host 2019 PRRO Championship

The Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, on Sunday, May 6, opened the 2018-19 PRRO Circuit racing season. The PRRO Circuit showcases world class competition at four classic American road race events shorter than the marathon distance and offers more than $330,000 in guaranteed prize money overall with $109,500 available for U.S. athletes. The iconic U.S. road race that attracts 45,000 participants annually will also host the 2019 PRRO Championship on May 5.

Each Circuit event champion will automatically qualify for the $10,000 PRRO Super Bonus available at the 2019 PRRO Championship. See current schedule below.

PRRO CIRCUIT 2018-19 SCHEDULE Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K, May 6, 2018, Spokane, WA $81,000 in prize money ($20,000 U.S. prize money) WINNERS: Jemal Yimer*, Ethiopia, 34:18 and Buze Diriba*, Ethiopia, 39:27 Boilermaker 15K, July 8, 2018, Utica, NY $66,000 in prize money ($14,500 U.S. prize money) Publix Gasparilla Half Marathon, February 24, 2019, Tampa, FL $40,000 in prize money ($30,000 U.S. prize money) Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile April 7, 2019, Washington, DC $65,000 in prize money ($25,000 U.S. prize money) plus performance bonuses Lilac Bloomsday Run 12K: The PRRO Championship, May 5, 2019, Spokane, WA $81,000 in prize money ($20,000 U.S. prize money) *Qualified for the PRRO Super Bonus at the 2019 PRRO Championship

At the 24th PRRO Championship, reigning PRRO champions and any athlete who has won at least one of the 2018-19 Circuit events are eligible for the $10,000 PRRO Super Bonus, which is awarded to the winner of the 2019 PRRO Championship (split if an eligible male and female win the PRRO titles). Those aforementioned runners are also eligible for the PRRO Event Champion’s Bonus ($1500 cumulative for eligible athletes who do not win the PRRO Championship but do place in the top 10 at the PRRO Championship). Any athlete who wins the PRRO Super Bonus is not eligible for the PRRO Event Champion’s Bonus.

If the male and female winners of the PRRO Championship have not won any of the events on the current Circuit, they will win $2500 each as the PRRO Circuit champions in addition to the prize money at the PRRO Championship event.

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PRRO Circuit events have produced 17 world and 17 U.S. road records, awarded more than $7.3 million in prize money and seen more than 2.4 million runners cross their finish lines (Bloomsday 2018). In addition, since 1996, the PRRO Championship race has paid out more than $1.8 million including $148,500 in PRRO Championship bonus money.

The PRRO Circuit, a long-time pioneer and champion of a clean sport, has funded drug testing at its events since 2006. During the 2017-18 season, there were more than 50 in-competition tests and an undisclosed number of pre-competition tests.

Don Kardong, 1976 Olympic marathoner and Lilac Bloomsday race director, is the current PRRO Circuit President.

PRRO Championship and Circuit Year The PRRO Circuit, launched in 1995, starts and finishes the Circuit Year at the same event that will also host the season ending PRRO Championship race. The reigning titlists of the PRRO Championship and the event winners on the current Circuit are eligible for the PRRO Super Bonus at the PRRO Championship.

Visit PRRO.org for more information including its history as well as how to join the PRRO Circuit.

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Events

Committee Run ………………………………………………...…10 Bank of America Youth Olympics……………………………...11 Fitness Mill Health & Wellness Expo …………………………12 The Fountainhead Group Volunteer Party …………………..13 Utica National Kids’ Run …………………...... 14 Carmella’s Café Pasta Challenge………………………………15 Sodexo Pasta Buffet ……………………………………………..15 Runners’ Forum …………………………………………………..16 Carbone 5K Race …………………………………………………17 Sitrin Wheelchair Race………………………………………… ...19 15K Race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield…..23 Saranac Post-Race Party ………… ...... 36 Boilermaker Square……………………………………………….37

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Committee Run

Event Day: Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 8:00 AM Location: Start Line, Culver Ave and Dwyer Ave Event Day Contact: Leigh D’Agostino, 315-868-5790

Since many of the committee members and volunteers are busy on Boilermaker Sunday they can’t run the race. Many of the committee members got involved because of their love of the Boilermaker. The run started informally with a group of people running the course. As the race grew the run became more formal.

In 1998, the Boilermaker started the committee run so those committee members and volunteers could run the course. It also gives the committee an up close look at the course to make sure it is ready. The Committee Run just like Boilermaker starts at 8 AM. Some of the committee will do the 5K that morning. Unlike Boilermaker Sunday, there is no traffic control, entertainment, fans or water stops for the runners. The runners come through the arch and are given their finisher’s pin. There is water, bananas, and oranges for those who run.

There are many runners who will join the committee that morning for the run but if they are training for their first Boilermaker will not run under the arch.

The Boilermaker Committee Run is the kick off to the Boilermaker week of activities.

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Bank of America Youth Olympics

Event Date: July 12, 2018 Location: TR Proctor Park Event Contact: Molly Mulvihill, 315-423-2052

Established as the Fitness Olympics in 2000 by the City of Utica, the Olympics first took place at Addison Miller Playground located on York Street in the city of Utica. Only fifty kids participated in this first year. There were only two groups that attended that year, one from West Utica and the other from Our Lady of Lourdes.

From 2001 to 2003, Oneida County Youth Bureau joined the City of Utica in sponsoring the Fitness Olympics. The event was moved to more centrally located Deerfield Park. Approximately 600 kids participate each year. Children came from all over the county. Some of the places were Boonville, Camden Waterville, Rome and Utica.

In 2004, The Boilermaker and Fleet Bank (now Bank of America) came in as sponsors of the Fitness Olympics. The event moved to its current home of TR Proctor Park. It was a 2 day event. Wednesday was for the City of Utica kids and Thursday was for Oneida County. These events were under the direction of Oneida County Youth Director Jim LaFountain and City of Utica Recreation Director Lonnie Jenkins. The focus of this event is fitness and fun. The Youth Olympics offers a great way for kids to get engaged in sports and a healthy lifestyle.

The event is for children from 6-13 from the City of Utica. The event is free and each child gets a t-shirt. The first year of the event 300 children participated. The event has grown to 500 participants. Employees from Bank of America and the city of Utica help the kids with the events.

Events will basketball, baseball, jump rope, kickball, disc golf, hockey shootout and balloon toss as well as checkers and Connect Four..

Approximate event time line: 9:45 Basketball Shoot out 10:00 Opening Ceremony along with the National Anthem 10:15 Zumba 10:30 All Events Noon Lunch 1:00 Awards & Closing Ceremony

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The Fitness Mill Health & Wellness Expo

Event Date: July 6, Noon -7 PM & July 7 8am – 4:30pm Location: Grounds of MVCC Contact: Debbie Kessler, 315-794-0695

The Fitness Mill Health and Wellness Expo is where all the runners pick up their race numbers and information for the 15K Race and 5K races. Runners and spectators are welcome to attend the expo. Boilermaker fans and runners can also purchase their official Boilermaker Merchandise in the Boilermaker Store.

The first expo was held at Riverside Mall from 1978 – 1996. Runners would pick up their packets at Riverside Mall and be able to visit expo booths in the Malls main corridor. Volunteers would gather prior to the expo and pack the race packets and goody bags in a vacant store.

In 1997, the expo moved to the grounds of the Masonic Care Community. The Masonic Care Community hosted the packet stuffing, outdoor expo, packet-pick up, merchandise, expo venders, volunteer party, pasta buffet, Kids’ Run and in 2001 hosted the first Boilermaker Walk.

In 2012, the expo moved to its current location of Mohawk Valley Community College. The focal point of the expo is inside of Jorgensen Athletic Center; however, the expo has grown to include events and activities all around the campus. The runners now pick up their race numbers in the gym and then go into the Jorgenson Center to pick up the commemorative glass and program book. Runners can also purchase official Boilermaker Merchandise.

The Fitness Mill Health and Wellness Expo hosts many events on the grounds of MVCC for runners and the community. On Friday, July 6, the Expo opens at noon. The 2018 expo will be the largest to date, with over 100 booths. Here is a rundown of events and activities taking place at the expo all of which are open to media coverage:

Friday, July 6th:  Utica National Kid’s Run Registration, 12PM – 3PM  The Fountainhead Group Volunteer Party, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Saturday, July 7th:  Utica National Kids’ Run, 8:15 – 10AM  Sodexo Pasta Buffet, 12PM – 3PM  Carmella’s Café Pasta Challenge, 12PM  Runner’s Forum, 1PM – 2PM  Special Session featuring Kathrine Switzer & Roger Robinson, 2PM – 3PM

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The Fountainhead Group Volunteer Party

Event Date: July 6, 2018 5:30 PM -9:30 PM Location: Near the Jorgenson Athletic Center MVCC Contact: Robin Carney, 315-269-5767

Every year the Boilermaker holds an invitation only Volunteer Party to thank the thousands of people who give their time and expertise to put on the Boilermaker. The party was originally held at the Lewis House in Westmoreland until 1994 when it moved to the Parking Garage of the Radisson Hotel in Utica. The volunteers were treated to a party on the roof of the Parking Garage.

In 1996, the party moved to the grounds of the Masonic Care Community to make room for the expanding number of volunteers needed for the Race. With the Volunteer Party on the grounds of the Masonic Care Community a stage was built for a band to entertain the volunteers. Some of the bands that have played have been Showtime and Classified. Fireworks were also added. The 2011, Volunteer party was the only one to be postponed due to a severe storm that hit the area about an hour prior to the start of the party. The party was reschedule later in July at the FX Matt Brewery.

The 2012 Race brought the volunteer party to its current location at Mohawk Valley Community College. This year’s Volunteer Party is sponsored by The Fountainhead Group. Volunteers who attend will be given their volunteer pin and be entered in o drawings for door prizes. Thanks to the staff of Sodexo, the volunteers are treated to a picnic dinner which includes Honest John’s Hot Dogs, Rolls from Freihofer’s, Pepsi and Saranac Beer. The Band Showtime will entertain the volunteers. At the dusk the evening will end with a fireworks show.

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Utica National Kids’ Run

Event Date: July 7, 2018 Location: the grounds of MVCC Contact: Dennis Brenon, 315-794-9184

This year the event will be held Saturday, July 7 beginning at 8:15 a.m. on the campus of Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC). Registration is at MVCC on Friday afternoon, July 6 from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. or until the field is full (maximum 1,800 entrants). Parents must register the kids on the Friday before the race. The event is free thanks to the generosity of the Utica National Insurance Group. Each child receives a t-shirt when they register and when they finish they will receive a special gift. The run is for kids from the ages of 4 to 12. Age appropriate distances are set up ranging from ¼ miles all the way up to a full mile. Water stops are available along the course.

The kids run through their own finish line and have their own post-race party with refreshments, balloons and face painting.

Established in 1989 as the Utica National Youth Run. Utica National Insurance, through its foundation, has been the sole sponsor of the Kids’ Run since its inception, organizing the event and handling everything from registration to clean-up. Employees volunteer their time to bring this event to life, and they are joined by retirees, family members and friends on event day.

The first 8 years the race was held on Sunday Boilermaker Sunday prior to the finishing of the 15K Road Race. Over 31,000 children have participated in this fun run since the beginning. The Run promotes the importance of health and exercise while introducing the kids in the community to the spirit of the Boilermaker Road Race. Many kids believe they have run “The Boilermaker” and feel a sense of pride and accomplishment when they cross the finish line.

In 1997, the race was moved to the grounds of the Masonic Care Community. The 1994, Youth Run was dedicated to Sara Anne Wood. Sara had been abducted while riding her bike home from the Norwich Corners Church. In 2012, the kids’ run course was moved to its current home at Mohawk Valley Community College.

While the event has been held in several locations, the course was moved to its current location on the grounds of MVCC in 2012. When kids complete their run, they can bring their families to visit The Fitness Mill Health and Wellness Expo, which is located in the building that overlooks the finish area. The 2017 Kids’ Run was canceled due to weather.

Overall Entries Kids Run Year Entries Year Entries Year Entries Year Entries 2017 1800* 2010 1,517 2004 1,672 1996 1,100 2016 1,535 2009 1,637 2003 1758 1995 1,000 2015 1,624 2008 1,737 2002 1,897 1994 800 2014 1,540 2007 1,871 2001 1,673 1993 780 2013 1,631 2006 1,704 2000 1,600 1992 620 2012 1,600 2005 1,672 1999 1,500 1991 565 2011 1650 2009 1,637 1998 1,500 1990 375 1997 1,200 1989 200

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Carmella’s Café Pasta Challenge

Event Date: July 7, 2018 Location: Outside the IT Building, under the tent Contact: Bill Eichinger, 315-527-1615

Formerly known as the Media Pasta Challenge, the Carmella’s Café Pasta Challenge is a friendly pasta-eating competition between local celebrities, dignitaries and the general public. Teams will compete for the “Colander Cup”, Carmella’s gift certificates and bragging rights.

Sodexo Pasta Buffet

Event Date: July 7, 2018 Location: The Alumni College Center Contact: Cindy Dardano, 315-527-1688

The Pasta Dinner was established in 1997 by Kathy (Kelly) Williams as a fundraiser for The United Way. It was held in the Administration Building on the Masonic Care Community Campus. The dinner started at 7:00pm the Saturday night before the race and was not a Boilermaker event. Kathy stepped down as the coordinator in 1998; Cindy Dardano took over. It was in 1998, that Jeff Hoffman of Sodexo and Cindy Dardano changed the time to 12:30 – 5:00pm and became a Boilermaker Events. In the past 18 years, the Boilermaker has raised over $55,000 for the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area.

Each year, local schools art teachers are contacted to have his/her classes create centerpieces for the tables. Children from grade schools, middle schools and high schools have all participated in creating the centerpieces.

Most of the volunteers have been with this event since the beginning. In 2014, the hours were changed to noon – 3:00PM and entertainment was added outside to attract more customers. Chris Cooley, a 14 year old singer and guitar player donates his time. He performs outside for 3 hours at no charge and has collected $200 which he donates to the United Way.

Tickets for the Pasta Buffet can be purchased online when runners and walkers register for the Boilermaker or at the Pasta Buffet booth at the Expo on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets will also be available at the door. The Buffet is open to everyone: runners, volunteers, spectators or those who just like a good pasta dinner. Take-out is available.

Sodexo and Smith Packing donate the food. In addition Sodexo prepares all the food. Sodexo’s mission is to eradicate world-hunger, the United Way funnels the proceeds from this event to local food banks.

The buffet consists of: tossed salad, assorted dressings, fresh bread, marinara sauce, meat sauce, two types of pasta, meatballs, cookies and cake, water, Pepsi and coffee. In 2015, a cold pasta salad was added to the menu.

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Runner’s Forum

Event Date: July 7, 2018, 1 – 1:50 PM Location: The Alumni College Center Contact: Mark Wolber, 315-735-5032

*This year, the traditional Runner’s Forum will be immediately followed by a special session featuring running author and historian, Roger Robinson. He will be joined by Kathrine Switzer, famous for her historic, gender-barrier breaking run in the 1967 Boston Marathon and local sports maven, John Pitarresi.

Established in 2004, the Runner’s Forum provides the Boilermaker runners a chance to ask the experts. The first panel consisted of Bill Rodgers, Kathrine Switzer, Alfred Moretz MD, David Grossman ATC Athletic Trainer, Jim LaFountain MS Physiologist, Tom LaFountain DC Chiropractor and Geoffrey Moore MD was the Panel Moderator. The Forum took place in a tent on the grounds of the Masonic Care Community, on Saturday from 1 - 2:30PM.

In 2012, the Forum moved indoors to the Michael Shaffer Theater at Mohawk Valley Community College. Distance Running Hall of Fame 1999 Inductee, Boston Marathon and two time New York City Marathon Champion Nina Kuscsik joined the panel along with Boston Marathon winner and 2012 Inductee Jacqueline Hansen. The Forum in 2014 was held after the Distance Running Hall of Fame Induction and the new Inductees Kim Merritt and Tom Fleming joined the panel. The 2018 Forum will be held inside the Alumni College Center during the Sodexo Pasta Buffet. The panelists are as follow:

Erin Hamlin Born in nearby Remsen, New York, Erin won a bronze medal in the 2014 Winter Olympics and is the first American athlete to win a medal in the singles luge event. She represented the United States at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.

Dane Rauschenberg Dane is an extreme athlete best known for running 52 marathons in 52 weekends averaging 3 hours and 21 minutes along the way. He has also run a 202-mile relay solo in 50 hours, qualified for world championships in triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon, played college rugby, and is a Golden Gloves boxer. A four-time author and sought-after speaker, Dane’s efforts in philanthropy have also raised over $100,000 for various charities nationwide. Dane’s most recent book, “Run This Place: 52 Must Run Races in North America” features the Boilermaker Road Race.

Cindy Chan Phillips, RD, MS, MBA – is a registered dietitian and health communicator. She is the Director of Nutrition Education of the New York Beef Industry Council. She was the primary dietitian of the Critical Care Unit at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, Utica NY, where she provided medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to improve the clinical outcome for patients who were critically ill or suffered acute or chronic diseases.

Patricia E. Wolber, PT, M.Ed. Chief Operating Officer, CPTE Health Group Patsy is co-owner of the Center for Physical Therapy and Exercise (CPTE) in southern New Hampshire. CPTE is the largest independent practice in New Hampshire specializing in the care of athletes of all ages and abilities. She is a licensed physical therapist with over 36 years of experience. Patsy’s clinical expertise and specializations include orthopedic physical therapy, gait analysis, sports rehabilitation and biomechanical imbalances, Graston Technique, Dry Needling, work related injury prevention and care, neck and back care, and neuromuscular therapy.

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Carbone 5K Race

Event Date: July 8, 2018, 7:15 AM Location: Burrstone Road near York St Contact: Mary Ruckel, 315-725-7301

The Boilermaker 5K began in 2000 as a training run. It was created for those who wanted to try running the Boilermaker but didn’t feel that they were ready for the 15K. The Training Run started at 7:30 AM and runs the last 3.1 miles of the Boilermaker 15K Race. It also created a great stepping stone for the kids graduating from the Utica National Kids’ Run before graduating to the 15K race. The Training Run had a cap of 2,000 runners but did not reach its cap until 2008. The first 2 years of the Training Run runners could sign up the morning of the run.

In 2007, with the inception of the School Challenge the 5K was official timed. The first male to come across the finish line was Jeremy R. Hogel of Sauquoit, NY and Morgan Mueller of Whitesboro, NY was the first female to cross.

Then in 2011, the 5K was turned into a race scoring only the first three men and women overall. That year the start time of the race was changed to 7:15 AM. Also, the Salute tp First Responders was added to the start of the 5K. Ladder trucks from New Hartford, New York Mills and Whitesboro Fire Departments hang American Flags from the top of the fully extended ladders. Whitesboro Fire Department starts the race by turning on their siren. Sam Anderson of Brantingham, NY was the first official male winner with a time of 16:38 and Cassandra Goodman of Phelps, NY was the first official female winner with a time of 18:16.

Elizabeth Lucason is the youngest to win the 5K. She won the women’s race at the age of 11 in 2015. Kelan McKenna is the youngest male to win. In 2013, Kelan was 16 years old when he won his first Carbone 5K. Kelan is a 3 time champion of the 5K. Jessie Cardin also won the Carbone 5K 3 times.

2015 was the first year that shuttles were available to the start line of the Carbone 5K. The shuttles busses were provided by Birnie Bus and ConMed.

Overall Entries – 5K

Year Registered Finishers Percent Year Registered Finishers Percent 2017 4,921 4,082 83% 2008 2,122 1,857 88% 2016 4,807 4,037 84% 2007** 1650 1,459 88% 2015 4,816 4,062 84% 2006 1,137 N/A N/A 2014 4,864 4,142 85% 2005 1,154 N/A N/A 2013 4,787 3,780 79% 2004 950 N/A N/A 2012 4,004 3,303 82% 2003 1,006 N/A N/A 2011* 3,934 3,187 81% 2002 896 N/A N/A 2010 2,991 2,659 89% 2001 935 N/A N/A 2009 2,537 2,261 89% 2000 822 N/A N/A

*First year the 5K was scored as a race **Notes the first year the 5K was officially timed.

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5K Men’s Winners

YEAR NAME HOME AGE TIME 2017 Joshua Farmer New Hartford, NY 16 16:28 2016 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 19 15:18 2015 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 18 15:26 2014 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 17 15:55 2013 Kelan McKenna New Hartford, NY 16 16:09 2012 Jonathan Gauthier Salt Lake City, UT 25 16:11 2011 Sam Anderson Brantingham, NY 17 16:22 2010 Tom Eickelberg Leonia, NJ 21 16:28 2009 Steve Finley Charlottesville, VA 21 15:21 2008 Kevin Dunbar Kingston, ON 16:04 2007 Jeremy Hogel Sauquoit, NY 16 17:57

5K Women’s Winners

YEAR NAME HOME AGE TIME 2017 Cassia Hameline New Hartford, NY 23 18:57 2016 Sarah Sharpe New Hartford, NY 14 19:41 2015 Elizabeth Lucason Camden, NY 11 18:47 2014 Jessie Cardin Sutton, MA 18 18:04 2013 Jessie Cardin Sutton, MA 17 18:29 2012 Jessie Cardin Sutton, MA 16 19:18 2011 Cassandra Goodman Phelps, NY 18 18:17 2010 Leann Donnelly Ithaca, NY 26 18:59 2009 Eileen Cody Jamesville, NY 17 19:34 2008 Bria Edwards Hazleton, PA 19:13 2007 Morgan Mueller Whitesboro, NY 17 20:37

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Sitrin Wheelchair 15K

Event Date: July 9, 2017 Location: Earle C Reed Way Contact: Gary Roback, 315-542-4733

The wheelchair division was established in 1980 with 5 wheelchair athletes (2 from Utica). The first winner being Marty Ball of Standfordville, NY. He would go on to win two more times over the years. In 1997, the Wheelchair Division, under the direction of Terry Tesak, became an official part of the race. A committee was formed to organize and grow this event. The committee worked on making the wheelchair event a viable part of Boilermaker weekend. In the first year as an official division, there were approximately 20 participants, this represented significant growth in this event.

In 1998, the committee began what has become a hallmark event for the wheelchair division – the Wheelchair Challenge. The “Challenge” is an initiative to promote health and well-being for individuals with different abilities by providing them the opportunity to participate in Americas’ best 15K event. The premise of the program was that if a wheelchair athlete could complete the Boilermaker course in an ‘everyday’ wheelchair, they would be awarded a custom-built racing wheelchair. That year, with the program in its infancy, over 3,500 letters were sent out to various individuals and agencies across the northeast promoting this program. Out of that entire mailing, the committee received just one response - Travis Quenneville, a 12-year old from Vermont who had never participated in a wheelchair event. Travis’s mom decided that he could participate if she could walk/run alongside him throughout the course. The race ‘officially’ ended and the post-race party was well underway and nearing its end. At that time an announcement came from the stage that Travis was still on the course and had just passed mile 8. He was determined to finish, no matter how long it took. The finish line (in 1998 it was not a permanent structure. It had already been disassembled) had been put back up. A little bit later Travis approached the 9-mile marker and was joined by other runners, people on bikes, and was given a police escort toward the finish line. More than 4 hours after he began his 15k journey, Travis (and his mom) crossed the finish line to a very large and supportive crowd. That marked the start of the “Wheelchair Challenge” Now participants in the Wheelchair Challenge must complete the course in 2:15 hours. Through 2017, the wheelchair division has awarded 29 racing wheelchairs to Challenge finishers.

In addition to the Challenge, the wheelchair division has grown since its’ inception, slowly growing in the number of participants each year. 2017 was the largest wheelchair field to date with 45 chairs crossing the start, and finish lines.

The wheelchair race consistently brings in a group of local athletes, national and international wheelchair racers. World-class athletes, marathon champions and Olympic medalists have come to Utica to participate in the Wheelchair Division race of the Boilermaker. They come not only from the US, but from Canada, Mexico, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Nigeria, Spain and Zimbabwe among others.

In 2004, an Elite athlete program was created. Elite wheelchair athletes come to the race and act as ambassadors for the sport. They speak to senior citizens, nursing home residents and local businesses to help promote our mission of raising public awareness of persons with disabilities. They act as role models and help raise the consciousness of the general public by demonstrating world-class athletic performance.

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The mix of national and international competitors with local athletes is what makes this race such a success. Ed Bradley was one of our local racers who also served on the Wheelchair Committee. Ed embodied the true spirit of the Boilermaker with pride and determination. On July 9, 2012, Ed passed away. In 2013, the Wheelchair division began the Ed Bradley Award to bestow an annual award to someone in the community that has gone above and beyond in recognition and awareness of sports for people with disabilities. The first winner was Hermin Garic in 2013 followed by Jason Powles in 2014, the J Rob Foundation in 2015 and Ann Delany in 2016.

Beginning in 2017, the Boilermaker has more than doubled the wheelchair prize money from $17,600 to $36,700. Wheelchair Prize Money The Wheelchair Race is comprised of 5 divisions with payouts in each, for a total up to $36,700. Open Open Quad Place Male Female Place 1st $4,000 $4,000 1st $2,000 $2,000 2nd $2,500 $2,500 2nd $1,250 $1,250 3rd $1,500 $1,500 3rd $750 $750 4th $1,000 $1,000 5th $750 $750 6th $500 $500 7th $400 $400 8th $300 $300 9th $200 $200 10th $100 $100

Masters (40 –above) Place Male Female 1st $2,000 $2,000 2nd $1,250 $1,250 3rd $750 $750 4th $500 $500 5th $300 $300 6th $200 $200 7th $100 $100

Wheelchair Course Records

Men’s Wheelchair Saul Mendoza – Snellville, GA 32:40 2000

Women’s Wheelchair Amanda McGrory – Savoy, IL 37:40 2017

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Wheelchair Historic Winners

Men Year Women

Marty Ball, NY, 53:30 (approx.) 1980

Colin Dye, WY, 1:05:29 1981

Marty Ball, NY, (time not available) 1982

Marty Ball, NY, 48:06 1983

1984

Jeff Koch, USA, 46:53 1985

Bill McGovern, USA, 49:25 1986

Tom Nowhitney, NY, 59:00 1987

Bill McGovern, USA, 53:34 1988

Tom Nowhitney, NY, 1:03:16 1989

Bill McGovern, USA, 48:50 1990

Colin Dye, WY, 44:04 1991 Connie Head, NY, 1:02:39

Marty Ball, NY, 45:06 1992 Connie Head, NY, 54:09

Chris Waddell, MA, 41:41 1993 Connie Head, NY, 57:08

Chris Waddell, MA, 40:17 1994 Harrilyn Beehner, NY, 1:16:25

John Rudolph, NM, 42:56 1995 Connie Head, NY, 1:12:30

Tony M. Nogueira, NJ, 36:15 1996 Rose Winand, MA, 46:08

Saul Mendoza, TX, 34:05 1997 Jessica Galli, NJ, 52:18

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Tony M. Nogueira, NJ, 36:41 1998 Jessica Galli, NJ, 52:06

Krige Schabort, GA, 33:35 1999 Laurie Stephens, MA, 46:57

Saul Mendoza, TX, 32:40 2000 Laurie Stephens, MA, 46:26

Saul Mendoza, TX, 33:30 2001 Jessica Galli, NJ, 47:20

Kamel B. Ayari, NY, 36:53 2002 April Coughlin, NY, 50:53

Saul Mendoza, TX, 35:09 2003 Jessica Galli, NJ, 47:35

Saul Mendoza, TX, 31:49 2004 Jessica Galli, NJ, 45:36

Tyler Byers, AZ, 39:31 2005 Shirley Reilly, AZ, 44:35

Saul Mendoza, TX, 34:18 2006

Krige Schabort, GA, 32:51 2007 Anjali Forber-Pratt, IL, 49:13

Krige Schabort, GA, 32:57 2008 Jacqui Kapinowski, NJ, 1:03:40

Krige Schabort, GA, 36:52 2009 Ellie O'Neal, NY, 1:09:58

Krige Schabort, GA, 32:59 2010 Anjali Forber-Pratt, IL, 49:23

Krige Schabort, GA, 33:16 2011 Amanda McGrory, IL, 39:11

Matthew Lack, NZ, 36:41 2012 Amanda McGrory, IL, 39:33

Joshua Cassidy, ON, 34:11 2013

Joshua George, IL, 34:01 2014 Amanda McGrory, IL, 41:10

Joshua Cassidy, ON, 32:52 2015 Amanda McGrory, IL, 40:08

Daniel Romanchuk, IL, 35:05 2016 Amanda McGrory, IL, 41:43

Daniel Romanchuk, IL, 35:05 2017 Amanda McGrory, IL, 37:40

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Boilermaker 15K Presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Boilermaker 15K Course Records

Men’s Open Lelisa Desisa- Ethiopia 42:46 2010 (Course Record) Joseph Kimani- Kenya 42:40 1996 (Event Record)

Women’s Open Edna Kiplagat – Kenya 47:57 2010 (Course and Event Record)

Men’s Masters Andrew Masai – Kenya 44:56 2000

Women’s Masters Edith Masai – Kenya* 50:40 2002

15K World Record

Male Open Leonard Patrick Komon (KEN) Nijmegen 41:13

Female Open Joyciline Jepkosgei (KEN) 45:37 Prague

15K American Records

Male Open Todd Williams Knoxville, TN 42:22

Female Open Shalane Flanagan 47:00 Jacksonville, FL (Records from trackandfieldnews.com)

*Edith Masai finished second overall in the 2008 Boilermaker; thus not listed as a master’s winner but holds the record for the fastest Woman’s Master’s time.

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Prize Money

Overall Open Division Place Male Female 1st $7,000 $7,000 2nd $4,000 $4,000 3rd $2,500 $2,500 4th $1,500 $1,500 5th $1,250 $1,250 6th $1,000 $1,000 7th $900 $900 8th $800 $800 9th $700 $700 10th $600 $600

Masters (40 –above) Place Male Female 1st $2,000 $2,000 2nd $1,500 $1,500 3rd $750 $750 4th $500 $500 5th $300 $300

Top American Place ** Male Female 1st American $3,000 $3,000 2nd American $2,000 $2,000 3rd American $1,000 $1,000 4th American $750 $750 5th American $500 $500

**The top 3 American citizens finishing among the TOP 25 will receive the above incentive** Bonus of $1,000 for the first open man and/or first open woman who breaks the current course record. The course record for men is 42:46. The course record for women is 47:57. This is the first year that overall prize money for all events including the wheelchair race tops $100,000. American prize money has more than doubled. There has not been an American Open Division winner since Ed Eyestone in 1991.

## 2012 was the first year that official transfers and deferments were allowed. 705 people were removed from the database.

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Men’s Open Winners Year Name Home Time 2017 Silas Kipruto Kenya 43:55 2016 Teshome Asfaha Ethiopia 43:58 2015 Eliud Ngetich Kenya 43:31 2014 Geoffrey Kenisi Bundi Kenya 44:18 2013 Julius Keter Kenya 43:55 2012 Tilahun Regassa Ethiopia 43:01 2011 Ridouane Haffoufi Morocco 43:30 2010 Leisa Desisa Ethiopia 42.46 2009 Ridouane Harroufi Morocco 43:56 2008 Terefe Maregu Ethiopia 44:17 2007 Nicholas Kamakya Kenya 43:15 2006 Sammy Rongo Kenya 43:16 2005 Gilbert Okari Kenya 43:22 2004 John Korrir Kenya 43:50 2003 John Korrir Kenya 43:23 2002 Paul Kosgei Kenya 43:22 2001 John Korrir Kenya 42:57 2000 Reuben Cheruiyot Kenya 43:07 1999 John Korrir Kenya 43:00 1998 Khalid Kannouchi Morocco 42:57 1997 Joseph Kimani Kenya 42:54 1996 Joseph Kimani Kenya 42:40 1995 Lazarus Nyakeraka Kenya 43:09 1994 Benson Maya Kenya 42:57 1993 Thomas Osano Kenya 43:39 1992 Sammy Lelei Kenya 43:39 1991 Ed Eyestone Layton, UT 44:10 1990 Delmir Dos Santos Brazil 44:01 1989 Jon Sinclair Fort Collins, CO 44:06 1988 Joseph Kipsang Kenya 44:55 1987 Mark Roberts England 45:10 1986 Joseph Kipsang Kenya 44:07 1985 Jerry Kieman Ireland 44:42 1984 Geoff Smith England 44:21 1983 Bill Rodgers Sherborne, MA 44:38 1982 James O’Connell Syracuse, NY 44:58 1981 Terry Baker Hagerstown, MD 44:48 1980 Peter Pfitzinger Ithaca, NY 45:16 1979 Tom Carter Binghamton, NY 47:15 1978 Ric Rojas Boulder, CO 45:38

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Women’s Open Winners Year Name Home Time 2017 Mary Wacera Kenya 49:18 2016 Cynthia Limo Kenya 48:50 2015 Mary Wacera Ngugi Kenya 48:49 2014 Mary Wacera Kenya 50:14 2013 Lineth Chepkurui Kenya 50:33 2012 Mamitu Daska Ethiopia 49:26 2011 Alice Timbilili Kenya 48:41 2010 Edna Kiplagat Kenya 47:57 2009 Alice Timbilili Kenya 49:32 2008 Ashu Rabo Kasim Ethiopia 50:39 2007 Lidia Simon Romania 49:23 2006 Gete Wami Ethiopia 49:31 2005 Sally Barsosio Kenya 50:11 2004 Susan Chepkemei Kenya 48:50 2003 Susan Chepkemei Kenya 48:55 2002 Constantina Dita Romania 48:29 2001 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:06 2000 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:47 1999 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:52 1998 Lornah Kiplagat Kenya 50:06 1997 Lormah Kiplagat Kenya 49:58 1996 Catherine Ndereba Kenya 48:55 1995 Rosali Machado Brazil 49:42 1994 Delillah Asiasgo Kenya 50:24 1993 Gitte Karshoj Denmark 51:07 1992 Madina Biktagirova Russia 50:22 1991 Jill Hunter Great Britian 48:19 1990 Maria Trujillo Mexico 52:25 1989 Michelle Bush-Cuke Brooklyn, NY 52:25 1988 Ria Van Landegham Belgium 52:45 1987 Becky Kirsininkas Wheaton, IL 54:10 1986 Lisa Welch Newton, MA 50:19 1985 Judi St. Hilaire Brighton, MA 50:35 1984 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 52:36 1983 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 50:10 1982 Laura DeWald Arlington, VA 54:41 1981 Mary Rybinski Minoa, NY 54:49 1980 Nancy Mieszciak Buffalo, NY 55:02

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1979 Cindy Girard Binghamton, NY 57:30 1978 Kathy Mills Fayetteville, NY 54:26 Men’s Masters Winners Year Name Home Time 2017 Kevin Castille USA 46:11 2016 Meshack Kirwa Kenya 46.48 2015 Richard Kessio Kenya 48:05 2014 Kevin Castille Lafayette, LA 46:18 2013 Kevin Castille Lafayette, LA 46:21 2012 Vyacheslav Shabunin Russia 48:39 2011 Vyacheslav Shabunin Russia 46:44 2010 Mbarak Hussein USA 45:56 2009 Joseph Koech Kenya 47:22 2008 Steve Boyd Canada 48:48 2007 El Arbi Khattabi Morocco 47:24 2006 Sean Wade New Zealand 47:24 2005 Paul Aufdemberge USA 48:02 2004 Jackson Kipng'ok Kenya 46:18 2003 Andrew Masai Kenya 45:53 2002 Andrew Masai Kenya 46:25 2001 Andrew Masai Kenya 45:15 2000 Andrew Masai Kenya 44:56 1999 John Tuttle Alfred, NY 46:17 1998 Peter Koech Kenya 47:16 1997 Martin Mondragon Mexico 46:47 1996 Karel Jircik Ontario, Canada 47:29 1995 Martin Mondragon Mexico 45:26 1994 Martin Mondragon Mexico 45:28 1993 Nick Rose Great Britain 46:00 1992 Pierre Levisse France 45:08 1991 Manuel Vera Mexico 45:57 1990 John Campbell New Zealand 45:10 1989 Wilson Waigwa Kenya 46:09 1988 Bob Shlau Charleston, SC 48:32 1987 Atlay Beligne Staten Island, NY 50:26 1986 Graham Tattersall New Zealand 48:50 1985 Ralph Zimmerman Buffalo, NY 51:05 1984 Kenny Inglis N/A 48:12 1983 Ernest Dumas Danielson, CT 50:10 1982 Kirk Randall Wellesley, MA 49:44 1981 Ralph Zimmerman Buffalo, NY 48:51 1980 Calvin Loomis Campbell, NY 52:05

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1979 Brian Harris Royal Oak, MI 50:58 1978 Kenneth Muller Bellingham, MA 50:39

Women’s Masters Winners

Year Name Home Time 2017 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 55:17 2016 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 52:21 2015 Lioudmila Kortchaguina Canada 54:06 2014 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 52:22 2013 Nuta Olaru Boulder, CO 53:59 2012 Tetyana Mezentseva Ukraine 52:44 2011 Tatyana Byelovol Ukraine 55:10 2010 Ramilya Burgangulova Russia 53:47 2009 Albina Gallyamova Russia 55:21 2008 Albina Gallyamova Russia 55:19 2007 Firaya Sultanova Russia 52:52 2006 F. Sultanova-Zhdanova Russia 53:44 2005 F. Sultanova-Zhdanova Russia 52:19 2004 F. Sultanova-Zhdanova Russia 52:18 2003 Elena Paramonova Russia 55:52 2002 Elena Fidatov Romania 52:01 2001 Elena Fidatov Romania 53:18 2000 Marina Belyaeva Russia 53:47 1999 Diane Legare Montreal, Canada 58:48 1998 Jane Welzel Fort Collins, CO 53:21 1997 Joan Benoit Samuelson Freeport, ME 53:23 1996 Tatyana Pozdnyakova Ukraine 52:03 1995 Lorraine Moller New Zealand 53:16 1994 Diane Legare Montreal, CA 55:38 1993 Carol McLatchie Houston, TX 54:56 1992 Nancy Grayson Columbia, SC 54:58 1991 Nancy Grayson Columbia, SC 55:15 1990 Nancy Grayson Columbia, SC 55:08 1989 Ngaire Drake New Zealand 55:05 1988 Barb Filutze Chittenango, NY 57:05 1987 Bobbi Rothman Gainesville, FL 57:17 1986 Diane Palmason Blaine, WA 1:01:33 1985 Cindy Dalrymple Los Angeles, CA 59:02 1984 Cindy Dalrymple Los Angeles, CA 55:25 1983 Betsy O’Neill Wantagh, NY 1:04:58 1982 Selsu Rosen Utica, NY 1:07:50 1981 Pat Bessel Grand Island, NY 1:00:46

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1980 Becky Morris New Hartford, NY 1:09:27 1979 Barbara Becker New York, NY 1:10:17 1978 Pat Bessel Grand Island, NY 1:05:04

American Runners In 2006, the Boilermaker noticed a dwindling of top American runners participating in the Boilermaker Road Race. The last American Open Division winner was Ed Eyestone in 1991. In response, the Boilermaker has more than doubled American prize money for 2017 and 2018. American Men Year Name From Time Rank 2017 Timothy Ritchie USA 44:14 4th 2016 Girma Mecheso Lilburn, GA 45:21 11th 2015 Fernando Cabada Fresno, CA 45:13 11th 2014 Guor Maker Flagstaff, AZ 46:12 11th 2013 Tyler McCandless Boulder CO 45:16 6th 2012 Ian Burrell Colorado Springs, CO 46:08 11th 2011 Fernando Cabada Fresno, CA 45:20 9th 2010 Mohammed Trafeh Flagstaff, AZ 44:58 10th 2009 Lucas Meyer Ridgefield, CT 45:27 9th 2008 Fernando Cabada Fresno, CA 46:10 12th 2007 Nate Jenkins North Andover, MA 46:22 13th 2006 Mike Morgan Rochester Hills, MI 45:49 14th 2005 Jacob Frey USA 47:02 20th 2004 Patrick Moulton Pelham, NH 46:33 13th 2003 Chris M. Hartshorn Schenectady, NY 47:55 22th 2002 Jerry Lawson Boulder, CO 46:07 19th 2001 Eddy Hellebuyck Albuquerque, NY 47:02 28th 2000 John Tuttle Douglasville, GA 46:59 32nd 1999 John Tuttle Douglasville, GA 46:17 21st 1998 Jerry Lawson Jacksonville, FL 47:44 30th 1997 Nelson Ndereva Royalsford, PA 44:28 9th 1996 Mark Coogan Boulder, CO 44:15 11th 1995 Jimy Munidi Albuquerque, NM 44:13 6th 1994 Rolando Vera Boulder, CO 43:39 3rd 1993 Gideon Mutisya Laramie, WY 44:52 7th 1992 Steven Johns Boulder, CO 44:51 11th 1991 Ed Eyestone Layton, UT 44:10 1st 1990 Delmar Dos Santos Alamosa, CO 44:01 1st 1989 Jon Sinclair Fort Collins, CO 44:06 1st 1988 Joseph Kipsang Takoma Park MD 44:55 1st 1987 Mark Roberts Casa Grande, AZ 45:10 1st 1986 Joseph Kipsang Waterman, IL 44:07 1st

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1985 Ed Sheehan Brookline, MA 44:59 2nd 1984 Roland Davide Coventry, RI 44:32 2nd 1983 Bill Rodgers Sherborne, MA 44:38 1st 1982 James O’Connell Syracuse, NY 44:58 1st 1981 Terry Baker Hagerstown, MD 44:48 1st 1980 Peter Pftizinger Ithaca, NY 45:16 1st 1979 Tom Carter Binghamton 47:15 1st 1978 Rick Rojas Boulder, CO 45:38 1st American Women Year Name From Time Rank 2017 Allie Kieffer USA 51:03 11th 2016 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 52:21 12th 2015 Clara Santucci Dilliner, PA 51:59 7th 2014 Jen Rhines Syracuse, NY 52:22 7th 2013 Stephanie Rothstein-Bruce Flagstaff, AZ 51:26 6th 2012 Kathleen DiCamillo Garden City, NY 51:24 7th 2011 Maegan Krifchin Syracuse, NY 52:24 4th 2010 Laurel Burdick Minoa, NY 52:36 9th 2009 Ilsa Paulson New York City, NY 52:33 11th 2008 Zoila Gomez Alamosa, CO 53:03 11th 2007 Zoila Gomez Alamosa, CO 51:26 6th 2006 Melissa A. White Lake Orion, MI 51:48 7th 2005 Laura O’Neil Milton, MA 51:47 5th 2004 Liz Wilson Eugene OR 54:29 12th 2003 Emily Samoei 52:22 10th 2002 Gordon Bakoulis New York, NY 55:04 13th 2001 Gordon Bakoulis New York, NY 53:48 15th 2000 Sabrina Robinson Temple, AZ 54:19 9th 1999 Patty Pitcher Shelby, NC 54:56 10th 1998 Jane Welzel Fort Collins, CO 53:21 10th 1997 Jennifer Rhines Haverford, PA 51:39 12th 1996 Lucy Nurala Eugene, OR 51:51 7th 1995 Kim Jones Spokane, WA 50:44 4th 1994 Kate Fonshell Ardmore, PA 51:51 3rd 1993 Gordon Bakoulis New York, NY 51:46 2nd 1992 Helen Moros Berwyn, IL 51:16 3rd 1991 Jill Hunter Albuquerque, NM 48:19 1st 1990 Maria Trujillo Scottsdale, AZ 51:39 1st 1989 Michele Bush-Cuke Brooklyn, NY 52:35 1st 1988 Ria Van Landeghem Boulder, CO 52:45 1st 1987 Becky Kirsinkas Wheaton, IL 54:10 1st 1986 Lisa Welch Newton, MA 50:19 1st 1985 Judy St. Hilaire Brighton, MA 50:35 1st

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1984 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 52:36 1st 1983 Ena Guevars-Mora Syracuse, NY 50:10 1st 1982 Laura DeWald Arlington, VA 54:41 1st 1981 Mary Rybinski Minoa, NY 54:49 1st 1980 Nancy Mieszciak Buffalo, NY 55:02 1st 1979 Cindy Girard Binghamton, NY 57:30 1st 1978 Kathy Mills Syracuse, NY 54:26 1st Champion by Country (Open & Masters – Male & Female)

Country (number) Division Name Years Belgium (1) Women’s Open Ria Van Landegham 1988 Brazil (2) Men’s Open Delmir Dos Santos 1990 Women’s Open Rosali Machado 1995 Canada (5) Men’s Masters Steve Boyd 2008 Women’s Masters Liodmila Kortchaguina 2015 Women’s Masters Diane Legare 1999, 1994 Men’s Masters Karel Jircik 1996 Denmark (1) Women’s Open Gitte Karshoj 1993 Ethiopia (7) Men’s Open Teshome Asfaha 2016 Men’s Open Tiahun Regassa 2012 Women’s Open Mamitu Daska 2012 Men’s Open Lelisa Desisa 2010 Men’s Open Terefe Maregue 2008 Women’s Open Ashu Rabo Kasim 2008 France (1) Women’s Open Gete Wami 2006 Great Britain (4) Men’s Masters Pierre Levisse 1992 Men’s Masters Nick Rose 1993 Women’s Open Jill Hunter 1991 Men’s Open Mark Roberts 1987 Ireland (1) Men’s Open Geoff Smith 1987 Kenya (48) Men’s Open Silas Kipruto 2017 Women’s Open Cynthia Limo 2016 Men’s Master Meshack Kirwa 2016 Men’s Open Jerry Kieman 1985 Men’s Open Eliud Ngetich 2015 Women’s Open Mary Wacera 2015, 2014, 2017 Men’s Masters Richard Kessio 2015 Men’s Open Geoffrey Kenisi Bundi 2014 Men’s Open Julius Keter 2013 Women’s Open Lineth Chepkurui 2013 Women’s Open Alice Timbilili 2011 Women’s Open Edna Kiplagat 2010

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Men’s Masters Joseph Koech 2009 Men’s Open Nicholas Kamakya 2007 Men’s Open Sammy Rongo 2006 Men’s Open Gilbert Okari 2005 Women’s Open Sally Barsosio 2005 Men’s Open John Korir 2004, 2003, 2001, 1999 Women’s Open Susan Chepkemei 2004, 2003 Men’s Masters Jackson Kipng’ok 2004 Men’s Masters Andre Masai 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 Men’s Open Paul Kosgei 2002 Women’s Open Catherine Ndereba 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996 Men’s Open Reuben Cheruiyot 2000 Women’s Open Lornah Kiplagat 1998, 1997 Men’s Masters Peter Koech 1998 Men’s Open Joseph Kimani 1997, 1996 Men’s Open Lazarus Nyakeraka 1995 Men’s Open Benson Maya 1994 Women’s Open Delillah Asiasgo 1994 Men’s Open Thomas Osano 1993 Men’s Open Sammy Lelei 1992 Men’s Masters Wilson Waigwa 1989 Men’s Open Joseph Kipsang 1988, 1986 Mexico (4) Men’s Masters Martin Mondragon 1995, 1994 Men’s Masters Manuel Vera 1991 Women’s Open Maria Trujillo 1990 Morocco (4) Men’s Open Ridouane Haffoufi 2011, 2009 Men’s Open Khalid Kannouchi 1998 Men’s Masters El Arbi Khattabi 2007 New Zealand (5) Men’s Masters Sean Wade 2006 Men’s Masters John Campbell 1990 Men’s Masters Graham Tattersall 1986 Women’s Masters Lorraine Moller 1995 Women’s Masters Ngaire Drake 1989 Romania (4) Women’s Open Lidia Simon 2007 Women’s Open Constantina Dita 2002 Women’s Masters Elena Fidatov 2002, 2001 Russia (12) Men’s Masters Vyacheslav Shabunin 2012, 2011 Women’s Masters Tatyana Byelovol 2010 Women’s Master Albina Gallyamova 2009, 2008 Women’s Masters Firaya Sultanova 2007 Women’s Masters F. Sultanova-Zhdanova 2006, 2005, 2004 Women’s Masters Elena Paramonova 2003 Women’s Masters Marina Belyaeva 2000 Women’s Open Madina Biktagirova 1992

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Ukraine (3) Women’s Masters Tetyana Mezentseva 2012 Women’s Masters Tatyana Pozdnyakova 1996 Women’s Masters Tatyana Byelovol 2011 United States (55) Women’s Masters Jen Rhines (NY) 2014, 2016, 2017 Men’s Masters Kevin Castille (LA) 2014, 2015, 2017 Women’s Masters Nuta Olare (CO) 2013 Men’s Masters Mbarak Hussein (NM) 2010 Men’s Master Paul Aufdemberge (MI) 2005 Men’s Master John Tuttle (NY) 1999 Women’s Masters Jane Welzel (CO) 1998 Women’s Masters Joan Benoit Samuelson (ME) 1997 Women’s Masters Carol McLatchie (TX) 1993 Woman’s Masters Nancy Grayson (SC) 1992, 1991, 1990 Men’s Open Ed Eyestone (UT) 1991 Men’s Open John Sinclair (CO) 1989 Women’s Open Michelle Bush-Cuke (NY) 1989 Men’s Masters Bob Shlau (SC) 1988 Women’s Masters Barb Filutze (NY) 1988 Women’s Open Becky Kirsininkas (IL) 1987 Men’s Masters Atlay Beligne (NY) 1987 Women’s Masters Bobbi Rothman (FL) 1987 Women’s Open Lisa Welch (MA) 1986 Women’s Masters Diane Palmason (WA) 1986 Women’s Open Judi St. Hilaire (MA) 1985 Men’s Masters Ralph Zimmerman (NY) 1985 Women’s Masters Cindy Dalrymple (CA) 1985, 1984 Women’s Open Ena Guevars-Mora (NY) 1984, 1983 Men’s Open Bill Rodgers (MA) 1983 Men’s Masters Ernest Dumas (CT) 1983 Women’s Masters Betsy O’Neill (NY) 1983 Men’s Open James O’Connell (NY) 1982 Women’s Open Laura DeWald (VA) 1982 Men’s Masters Kirk Randall (MA) 1982 Women’s Masters Selsu Rosen (NY) 1982 Men’s Open Terry Baker (MD) 1981 Women’s Open Mary Rybinski (NY) 1981 Men’s Masters Ralph Zimmerman (NY) 1981 Women’s Masters Pat Bessel (NY) 1981 Men’s Open Peter Pfitzinger (NY) 1980 Women’s Open Nancy Mieszciak (NY) 1980 Men’s Masters Calvin Loomis (NY) 1980 Women’s Masters Becky Morris (NY) 1980 Men’s Open Tom Carter (NY) 1979 Women’s Open Cindy Girard (NY) 1979

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Men’s Masters Brian Harris (MI) 1979 Women’s Masters Barbara Becker (NY) 1979 Men’s Open Ric Rojas (CO) 1978 Women’s Open Kathy Mills (NY) 1978 Men’s Masters Kenneth Muller (MA) 1978 Women’s Masters Pat Bessel (NY) 1978

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15K Entrants and Finishers

Year Entrants Finishers Percent 2017 14,445 11,711 81% 2016 14,033 11,357 81% 2015 14,145 11,577 82% 2014 14,144 11,895 84% 2013 14,064 11,371 81% 2012 14,000 11,360 81% 2011 13,273 11,074 83% 2010 13,108 11,525 88% 2009 11,868 10,583 89% 2008 11,397 9,773 82%

2007 12,512 10,882 87%

2006 10,859 9,406 87%

2005 10,928 9,417 86%

2004 10,661 9,119 86% 2003 10,386 8,829 85% 2002 11,634 9,797 84% 2001 9,299 8,181 88% 2000 8,998 7,889 88% 1999 8,689 7,359 85% 1998 8,629 7,340 85% 1997 9,458 7,661 81% 1996 6,400 5,566 87% 1995 5,506 4,763 87% 1994 5,105 4,466 87% 1993 4,966 4,243 85% 1992 4,610 3,975 86% 1991 4,108 3,636 89% 1990 3,952 3,477 88% 1989 3,456 3,040 88% 1988 3,277 2,727 83% 1987 3,060 2,597 85% 1986 3,004 2,513 84% 1985 3,134 2,624 84% 1984 3,048 2,510 82% 1983 2,800 2,134 76% 1982 2,000 1,572 79% 1981 1,550 1,269 82% 1980 1,378 1,108 80% 1979 1,228 943 77% 1978 930 755 81%

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Saranac Post Race Party

Event Date: July 8, 2018, 8 AM – 12 PM Location: Back Parking Lot of the FX Matt Brewery Contact: Linda Turner, 315-796-4870

Originally held in the parking lot of the Globe Mill. It was a very low key event. In 1980, the party moved to FX Matt Brewery Tour Center parking lot. Runners would come right out of the chutes and into the post-race party. Runners were treated to turkey sandwiches, Freihofer’s cookies and Matt’s beer.

In 1992, the party moved to the back lot of the brewery as the number of registered runners increased to over 4,500. The runners and volunteers could spread out through the big parking lot in the back of the brewery. Bands played at the post-race party and the highlight of the morning was the F-16 fly over. The party quickly outgrew that area too.

Currently the fence around the F.X. Matt Brewery parking lot comes down to make room for more participants. The party now extends to Boilermaker Square and the Cliff’s Local Market Family Reunion Area where the massage tent and information booth are located.

In 2018, entertainment will feature the local party band favorite, Showtime joined by a cast of local guest musicians including up-and-coming country artist J. Antonette, originally hailing from Whitesboro. Runners will have a choice of snacks to refuel from HP Hood Popsicles, Sqwincher sports drinks, Dole Fruit, Pepsi, McDonald’s Chocolate Milk, Freihofer’s Cookies, Price Chopper snacks, Chobani Greek Yogurt, CoreLife refreshments and, of course, Saranac Beer.

For those people who were not able to make the expo they will be able to pick up their Boilermaker glass and buy Boilermaker Merchandise at the post-race party.

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Boilermaker Square at Butler Park

Location: Columbia Street Contact: Lou Matrulli, 315-269-3355

The park began in 1997, as the Boilermaker celebrated its 20th running. A group of Boilermaker volunteers met to discuss a seldom used Utica City park and develop it to honor and memorialize the 15K race. The location is near the finish line and adjacent to the post-race party. The Boilermaker Race Committee adopted Butler Park, developed a plan to renew and revitalize the land and return it as a gift to the Community. The concept was to development a walkway in the shape of the race course route, tree plantings with a specific grid pattern, and decorative pole lighting. The intent is to develop the site as an art park in conjunction with Sculpture Space.

The park features a 4-foot wide brick path; an exact miniature replica of the 15K Boilermaker race course. Along the course are brick pads designating major landmarks such as the F.T. and T.R. Proctor Parks, MVCC, the Zoo, Utica College, and 15 others important Utica features. Two of the landmarks are dedicated to the winners of the Les Diven Media Award and Volunteer of the Year Award. The Start line, Mileage markers and Finish line are also engraved and placed along the course.

In 1999 construction was started, decorative light poles were installed and more than 40 trees were planted. Nearly all of the work was completed with donated labor and materials from local contractors and material suppliers. Brick pavers are purchased from a Syracuse supplier.

The path included only the purchased engraved bricks with the remainder of the path as an unfinished surface of stone dust. Additional bricks were installed as they were sold. The course was slowly extended. In 2009, the entire course was completed with plain bricks. As new bricks were bought they are replaced with engraved bricks as they are sold.

Bricks are sold at The Fitness Mill Health and Wellness Expo, Saranac Post-Race Party and on boilermaker.com

Brick Details  Standard Brick is 4 inches by 8 inches. Cost $30. 3 lines of engraving.  Special Brick: 8 inches by 8 inches. Cost $60. 4 lines of engraving.  Each line contains 14 letters maximum.

Current Status of Bricks  To date, 1,882 engraved pavers are installed.  The inscribed pavers nearly reach the 8 Mile mark.  Approximately 300 more pavers are required to reach the Finish Line. (not including landmark borders).

The engraved bricks vary from runners to spectators, to volunteers to race supporters they each have purchased an everlasting piece of Boilermaker history. Initiated in 2002, a computerized inventory of all engraved pavers exists.

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Boilermaker Urban Initiative

Contact: Rebecca Spataro-Kearns, 315-731-3707

The Boilermaker Urban Initiative is the community outreach arm of the Boilermaker Road Race with the goal of transforming the road race into a year-round organization promoting exercise and nutrition, especially amongst Utica’s youth. The initiative is built on the following pillars: the Boilermaker Urban Garden, the Boilermaker Kids in Training and Boilermaker Nation.

The Boilermaker Urban Garden is a collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension, Rust 2 Green, Oneida County, the New York Department of Health and the Boilermaker. Twenty youth from Utica are responsible for planting, nurturing and harvesting the bounty provided from this small patch of land. The youth are also growing in skills such as team work, communication and developing a business plan that will help them be a leader in our community.

Boilermaker Kids in Training encompasses all of the Boilermaker’s youth running and exercise initiatives including formal running programs in four area schools as well as the Utica National Kid’s Run, the Boolermaker and Erie Canal Kid’s Run.

Boilermaker Nation is an umbrella terms for the Boilermaker’s other outreach initiatives such as the Charity Bib program, Ted Petrillo Scholarship, corporate wellness offerings and community nutrition education.

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Boilermaker Fun Facts

 Through 2017, there have been 296,009 registrants with 250,667 finishers. This gives the race an average of 85% of the participants who register finish the race.

 Participants from 58 countries have participated in the Boilermaker through 2018.

 2015 was the first year the Boilermaker offered early access entries for those who ran the previous year race within the time limits. Runners only were allowed early access for the race they ran the year before.

 The 2014, Boilermaker sold faster than any other year. The 15K closed in 2 hours and 19 minutes and the 5K closing 20 minutes later. This was before the early-access registration period for previous participants and deferrals was instituted in 2015.

 In 2010, the Boilermaker saw four records fall; the men’s and women’s course records and a record number of participatants in both the 15K and the 5K. The participation numbers have since been broken multiple times but the course records still stand.

 Utica has had six Mayors since the start of the Boilermaker. They are Stephen J. Pawlinga (1978- 1983), Louis D. LaPolla (1984-1995), Edward A. Hanna (1996-2000), Timothy J. Julian (2000-2007) David P. Roefaro (2008-2011) and Robert Palmeri (2012 – present).

 Edward Hanna commissioned the finish line arch. Timothy Julian is the only Mayor of Utica to run the Boilermaker.

 Mayor Pawlinga started the race in 1979.

 The hottest Boilermaker was a scorching 92 degrees, at the time of the race start, on July 10, 1988.

 Oneida County has had ten County Executives since the start of the Boilermaker. They are William E. Bryant (1974-1979), Antoinette Hyer (1979), Seymour Greene (1979), Michael Nasser (1979), Sherwood L. Boehlert (1980-1982), John D. Plumley (1983-1991), Raymond A. Meier (1991-1996), Ralph J. Eannace Jr.(1997-2003), Joseph A. Griffo (2003-2006) and Anthony J. Picente, Jr. (2007 – present).

 New York State has had six Governors since the start of the Boilermaker. They are Hugh Carey (1975- 1982), Mario Cuomo (1983-1994), George Pataki (1995-2006), Eliot Spitzer (2007-2008), David Paterson (2008 – 2010) and Andrew Cuomo (2011 – present).

 George Pataki was the first Governor of New York State to attend the Boilermaker (2002). He is the only Governor to hold the finish line banner. Eliot Spitzer was the first Governor to run in a Boilermaker event. He ran as a candidate with opponent John Faso in the Carbone 5K (2006). Faso beat Spitzer by 14 seconds. Spitzer returned the next year to run the Boilermaker 5K. David Paterson is the only Governor to attend two Boilermakers and run the 15K.

 Robert Duffy is the only Lieutenant Governor to run the 15K (2011).

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 There have been three race directors, Earle Reed (1978 – 2000), Bob Ingalls (2001 – 2007), and Jim Stasaitis (2008 – present).

 The United States has had seven Presidents since the start of the Boilermaker. They are James E. Carter (1977-1981), Ronald W. Reagan (1981-1989), George H.W. Bush (1989-1993), William J. Clinton (1993-2001), George W. Bush (2001-2009), Barack H. Obama (2009- 2017) and Donald J. Trump (2017- present).

 From 1978 – 1992 Matt’s Beer was on the back of the 15K glass. 1993 was the first year that the Saranac brand was put on the glass which continues today.

 The first 5K glass was issued in 2004. The first Walk glass was issued in 2007. The Walk has since been disbanded as of 2018.

 The Boilermaker course was changed in 1997.

 Boilermaker Shadow Runs. o 2014 – Camp Buehring, Kuwait o 2013 – Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan o 2012 – Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan o 2011 – Camp Victory, Iraq o 2009 – Camp Adder, Iraq o 2008 – Camp Sauther, Iraq o 2008 – Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan

 The 15K race was first timed with a chip in 1999. The Champion Chip was used first, (1999-2009) followed by the D-chip, (2010) and then finally the B-chip (2011- present).

 The 5K was first timed in 2007 and was first scored as a race in 2011. The first 3 males and females receive medals.

 The Boilermaker has had 3 timing companies in its history. From 1979-1984 it was International Computer Limited. From 1985-2006, Runtime Services took over scoring the Boilermaker. In 2007, Leone Timing took over and times the race until this day.

 The Expo was first held at Riverside Mall from 1978 – 1996, then held at the Masonic Care Community from 1997-2011. In 2012, the expo moved to the MVCC Utica Campus where it is currently held.

 John Cahill and Regina C. Tumidajewicz each captured the record for best time in the age group of 75 and older. They were 75 at the time. In 1999 John won his age bracket for men with a time of 1:08:38. In 2002 Regina won her age bracket for women with a time of 1:58:35.

 In 1989 Michelle Bush-Cuke was the last American woman to win. 1989 was also the last year both a male and female from the United States won the race. Michele won along with Jon Sinclair in 1989. Ed Eyestone was the last American male to win the Boilermaker in 1991.

 In 2017, 270 runners came from outside the United States.

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 The greatest percent of participation was in 1978 when 89% of the people who registered finished the race. 2014 saw the most runners complete the 15K, with 11,895 finishers.

 John Korir has the most Boilermaker wins by a male with four - 1999, 2001, 2003, and 2004 and Catherine Ndereba aka “Catherine the Great” has the female record with four - 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001. Mary Wacera has 3 victories and will be trying to tie Catherine in 2018.

 Go the Distance started in 1997.

 In 2011, illusionist Leon Entienne correctly predicted both the winners of the men’s and women’s 15K and their finishing times.

 The Boilermaker has three (3) specially dedicated miles: The Unity Mile (started in 2017), The First Responders Mile (started in 2011) and the Patriotic Mile (started 2011).

 Boilermaker Start Times:

 1978-1979 10:30 AM  1980-1985 9:00 AM  1986-1993 8:30 AM  1994- present 8:00 AM

 The Boilermaker officially allowed transfers and deferments in 2012.

 The Boilermaker offered its first Charity Bib Program in 2012.

 10 local non-profits participated in the 2018 Charity Bib Program

 The Kids’ Run has only been sponsored by Utica National.

 There are 10 perennials that have run all 40 Boilermakers. One of them, Sheila Burth, is the only remaining female.

 In 2013, the Boilermaker raised $10,000 in three days by selling a commemorative shirt to support the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.

 The Boilermaker uses just under 7,000 gallons of water during the race to hydrate runners.

 290 barrels of Saranac Haus Lager will be served at the Post Race Party. Combined with other Boilermaker events, at least 316 barrels will be consumed.

 The Boilermaker distributes 30 cases of orange slices and 33,000 bottles of water during each race.

 330 Porta Johns are used throughout the course.

 52% of runners are 18-39 years of age.

 Participants of the Boilermaker have come from 51 states and territories and 40 countries.

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 Runner gender is split evenly between males and females.

 38.9% have a college education.

 29.7% have taken graduate courses or achieved a graduate degree.

 1979 was the first year all the names of the people who registered was in the paper.

 1984 was the first year Kathrine Switzer came. She started the race and ran it.

 In 1980, there was 34 kegs of beer consumed; in 1997 - 120 kegs of beer, in 2002 -140 and in 2015 – 315 kegs.

 1985 was the first year prize money was offered

 1986 was the first year David Katz of Finish Line Road Race Technicians worked on the Finish Line.

 1988 Dr. George Sheehan spoke to runners at the Health and Fitness expo

 1990 was the first year Kathrine Switzer called the race for WIBX

 The corporate logo and the running man were first introduced in 1993

 Some version of the running man has appeared in 17 logos.

 The oldest 15K runner is Sheldon Kall, at 86 years

 In 2018, the Run4U campaign raised $25,000 for the Boilermaker Urban Initiative, from registrants’ at- will donations.

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1978 vs 2018 Item 1978 2018

US Population 222,584,545 326,766,748

Life Expectancy 73.5 years 78.7 years

Federal spending $458.75 Billion $4.09 Trillion

Federal Debt $776.6 Billion $21.48 Trillion

Unemployment 7.1% 3.9%

Inflation 12.4% 1.9%

Dow Jones IA 805 25,316.53

Average cost of a new house $54,800.00.00 $407,300.00

Average income per year $17,000.00 $48,098.63

Average new car $5,405.00 $36,270.00

Average monthly rent $260.00 $1,231.00

Minimum wage $2.65 $7.25

Movie Tickets $2.00 $11.99

Gallon of Milk $1.72 $3.18

Pound of Ground Coffee $2.25 $7.28

1LB of bacon $1.20 $6.11

Gallon of Gas $.063 $2.92

First Class Stamp $0.15 $0.50

Dozen eggs $0.82 $2.71

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Boilermaker Temperatures

Date Temperature July 9, 2017 60 (RT) July 12, 2016 62 (RT) July 13, 2014 75 (RT) July 14, 2013 74 (RT) July 8, 2012 66 (RT) July 10, 2011 63 (RT) July 11, 2010 65 (RT) July 12, 2009 61 (RT) July 13, 2008 73 (RT) July 8, 2007 68 (RT) July 9, 2006 71 (RT) July 10, 2005 72 (RT) July 11, 2004 65 (RT) July 13, 2003 67 (RT) July 14, 2002 68 (RT) July 8, 2001 60 (RT) July 9, 2000 62 (RT) July 11, 1999 60 (RT) July 12, 1998 68 (RT) July 13, 1997 74 July 14, 1996 68 July 9, 1995 70 July 10, 1994 65 July 11, 1993 74 July 12, 1992 70 July 14, 1991 63 July 8, 1990 65 July 9, 1989 77 July 10, 1988 92 (RT) July 12, 1987 90 (RT) July 13, 1986 68 July 14, 1985 74 July 8, 1984 58 July 10, 1983 60 July 11, 1982 79 July 12, 1981 75 July 13, 1980 78 (RT) July 15, 1979 88 (RT) July 16, 1978 80 (RT)

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Boilermaker Perennials

10 people have run every Boilermaker 15k since its inception in 1978, through 2017 and intend to run the 15K in 2018.

Women Sheila Burth New Hartford, NY

Men Robert Bluey Yorkville, NY Gordon (Butch) Custodero New Hartford, NY Daniel DeFrees Chittenango, NY Lawrence DiCesare Sauquoit, NY Donald Harvey Utica, NY Paul Huening Utica, NY Edward Newman Ontario, NY Richard Watkajtys New Hartford, NY Joseph Wilczynski Marcy, NY

The following individuals have participated in a Boilermaker event every year since 1978.

Bill Gazitano * Utica, NY Thomas Pasek ** Utica, NY

* Bill participated in the Walk in 2017 ** Thomas ran the 5K in 2017

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Boilermaker Volunteer of the Year Award

Peter DeStefano Award Experienced Boilermaker runners know that the Boilermaker Volunteers are dedicated, compassionate and hard working.

Peter DeStefano was one of those volunteers. Coach D, as he was known as, worked the Boilermaker chute crew.

Coach D, a long-time coach and physical education instructor at Utica Free Academy, died in 1988. The following year the Boilermaker instituted the Peter DeSefano Award. Each year it is presented to the Boilermaker volunteer who most exemplifies the spirit of Coach D.

These are the winners of the Peter DeStefano Award:

Year Name Year Name 2018 Joe Wilczynski 2001 Les & Pat Diven 2017 Julie Fatata & Ted 2000 Charlie Freer Petrillo 2016 Bob Malinowski 1999 Tom Heiland 2015 Lou Matrulli 1998 Cosmo Castellano & Denise Williams 2014 Donna Frietas & Bob 1997 Dick Mattia, Steve “Coach Carlson Rosencrats & Dave Reichert 2013 Gary Lesia Roback 1996 Debbie Johncox 2012 Mark Dembrow 1995 Robert McQueen 2011 Dave Lupinski 1994 Meg Clifford 2010 Dick Jordan 1993 Don Fedor 2009 John DeTraglia & Dan 1992 Al Calogero Broedel 2008 Scott Hughes 1991 Linda Spellman 2007 Jim Stasaitis 1990 Jim LaFountain 2006 Sue Fraser 1989 Mary Lou Rosencrats 2005 Linda Turner 2004 James Wrobel 2003 Frank D’Allesandro 2002 Elaine Hage & Cindy Reed

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Boilermaker Media Award

Les Diven Award

The Les Diven Award is named for the longtime former sportswriter, who along with his wife Patti served for many years as a Boilermaker volunteer following his retirement from the Utica Newspapers. This award recognizes exceptional coverage of the race and its unique connection and value to the community. In an appropriately modern twist on the award, the 2018 recipient Britney Whitney is being recognized for her outstanding work in the social media realm.

2018 Britney Whitney 2006 Scott Anderson 2017 Bill Keeler 2005 Ron Moshier 2016 Gary Liberatore 2004 Carl Eilenberg 2015 Jim Rondenelli 2003 Adam the Bull 2014 Kristen Copeland 2002 Bill Worden & Dick Lawler 2013 Stephen Bond 2001 Chris Watson 2012 Joe Kelly 2000 Jason Powles 2011 Roger Robinson 1999 Craig Muder 2010 Iris St. Merin 1998 Steve McMurray 2009 Jim Raymer & Chuck Obernessor 1997 John Pitarresi 2008 Michael Doherty 1996 Les Diven 2007 Anne Delaney

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Boilermaker Scholarships

The Boilermaker annually awards scholarships to graduating high school runners. Scholarships will be presented to male and female runners for “Outstanding Achievement in Distance Running” and male and female runners for “Outstanding Commitment to Distance Running”.

2018 Winners

Outstand Commitment to Running: Outstanding Achievement in Running Cheyenne Shoemaker – Holland Patent Hali Ielfield – South Lewis Ryan Brooks – New Hartford Andrew Ford - Clinton

Past winners

2017 – Alyssa Suits – New Hartford 2011 - Erica Freund - Clinton Central School 2017 – Christopher Celecki – Holland Patent 2011 - Cody Racha - Holland Patent Central School 2017 – Gabrielle Dewhurst - Clinton 2011 - Dylan Racha - Holland Patent Central School 2017 – Owen Walker - VVS 2011 - Leah Rice - Holland Patent Central School 2011 - Aaron Tompkins - New Hartford Central School 2016 – Justyna Wilkinson – Whitesboro Central School 2016 – Ryan O’Rourke – Adirondack Central School 2010 - Frank Mastraccio – Rome Free Academy 2016 – Sage Hurta – Hamilton High School 2010 - Eric Stevens – Holland Patent Central School 2016 – Connor Ludwin – Holland Patent Central School 2010 - Kaitlyn Day – Whitesboro Central School 2010 - Allison Lasnicki – Canastota Central School 2015 – Gwen Proper – Camden Central School 2015 – Ankur Desai – Rome City School. 2009 - Tim Phelps - Proctor High School 2015 – Meghann Tanner – Adirondack Central School 2009 - Hunter Padgett - Clinton High School 2015 - Zakaria Adam Duouma – Utica Proctor High School 2009 - Kelsey Peek - Whitesboro Central School 2009 - Crista Johnson - Ilion Central School 2014 - MaKenna Cooley – Remsen Central School 2009 - Ryan Millar - New Hartford Central School 2014 - Jack Yaworsky – Clinton Central School 2014 - Anna Roberts – Remsen Central School 2008 - John Szczesniak - Whitesboro Central School 2014 - Barrett Celecki – Holland Patent Central School 2008 - Christine Mulvihill - Remsen Central School 2008 - Jeff Blazek - New Hartford Central School 2013 - Brianna Weir – Rome Free Academy 2008 - Meagan Kobielski - Holland Patent High School 2013 - Alysa Hoffman – Holland Patent Central School 2013 - Brandon Rawson – Ilion Central School 2007 - Samantha Stedman - Sauquoit Valley Central School 2013 - Todd Stevens – Holland Patent Central School 2007 - Danielle Fiorentino - New Hartford Central School 2013 - Victoria Campanian – South Lewis Central School 2007 - Maura Parks - Clinton Central School 2013 - James Scrafford – Cooperstown Central School 2007 - Bryan Hoffman - Holland Patent Central School 2007 - Mike Reilly - Holland Patent Central School 2012 - Adam Bankert – Clinton Central School 2012 - Rebecca LaPorte – New Hartford Central School 2006 - Wes Moseman - Holland Patent Central School 2012 - Evan Smith – Holland Patent Central School 2006 - Kelly Murray - Whitesboro Central School 2012 - Andrea Szewczyk – Ilion High School 2006 - Patrick Day - Whitesboro Central School 2006 - Carly Calogero - Sauquoit Valley Central School

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2006 - Erica Bourgeois - Adirondack Central School

2005 - John Nicotera - Sauquoit Valley Central School 2005 - Kimberly Povec - Whitesboro Central School 2005 - Tyler Socash - Town of Webb UFSD 2005 - Emily Gates - Mt. Markham Central School

Maps, Course Info and Directions

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2018 Starting Line Map

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Boilermaker Course Map

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WATER STATIONS PRESENTED BY PRIMARY URGENT CARE

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Boilermaker Road Race EMS Aid Stations

1. Start Line 2. 1112 Culver Ave. 3. Intersection of Sherman Drive and the Parkway 4. Intersection of Harrison and the Parkway 5. Valley View @ the Parks Dept. garage 6. Overlook Point (Valley View) 7. Intersection of Seymour and the Parkway 8. Tennis Courts on the Parkway 9. UFCW Building on the Parkway 10. Intersection of Genesee and Parkway 11. Intersection of Shepherd and Sunset 12. Burrstone Rd. at Faxton Hospital 13. Intersection of Burrstone and York St. 14. Burrstone Rd. at Utica College entrance 15. Intersection of Burrstone and Champlin 16. Champlin at St. Luke’s Entrance 17. Champlin at House of Good Shepherd 18. Intersection of Champlin and Graham 19. Intersection of Champlin and Whitesboro 20. Whitesboro St. at Harry’s Brake 21. Intersection of Whitesboro and Kernan 22. Intersection of Cross and Court St. 23. Intersection of Court and Lenox 24. Intersection of Court and Schuyler 25. Intersection of Sunset and Spring St.

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COURSE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTED BY

THE CATALYST GROUP

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Saranac Post Race Party

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Participant Information

EVENT 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

15K Race 11,868 13,108 13,273 14,000 14,064 14,144 14,179 14,069

5K Race 2,537 2,991 3,934 4,007 4,787 4,864 4,816 4,807

Walk 862 763 607 544 429 458 384 376

Kids’ Run 1,637 1,517 1,650 1,600 1,634 1,540 1,624 1,535

All Events 16,941 18,348 18,348 20,201 20,958 21,006 21,003 20,787

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EVENT 2017 2018

15K Race 14,546 TBD 5K Race 4,646 TBD Walk 303 Disbanded Kids’ Run Canceled TBD

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Demographics

Where they came from

in 2018

(46 states and Washington DC are represented) States (top 18) Countries New York 15,617 Canada 173 Massachusetts 628 Kenya

Pennsylvania 309 Ethiopia 13 Connecticut 239 Ireland 1 New Jersey 230 Japan 2 Virginia 181 Eritrea 2 Maryland 167 South Africa 2 Florida 162 Albania 1 North Carolina 130 China 1 New Hampshire 83 Cameroon 1 Vermont 78 Germany 2 California 71 United Kingdom 2 Rhode Island 51 Hong Kong 1 Texas 49 Honduras 1 Ohio 47 Israel 1 Colorado 44 Cambodia 1 South Carolina 41 Qatar 1 Georgia 41 Singapore 1

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Boilermaker Countries

All Time

Albania Kuwait

Angola Liechtenstein

Australia Mexico

Belarus Morocco

Belgium Netherlands

Bermuda New Zealand Brazil Northern Ireland

Burma Norway Cambodia Pakistan Cameroon Philippines Canada Poland China Puerto Rico Czech Republic Qatar Eritrea Romania Ethiopia Russia Equator Scotland France Singapore Grenada Spain Germany South Africa Great Britain Sweden Haiti Tanzania Honduras Turkey Iceland Uganda Ireland Ukraine Israel United States Italy Virgin Islands Japan Zambia Kenya Zimbabwe

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Pace Chart mile 3 mi 5k 5 mi 10k 15k 4:30 13:30 13:59 22:30 27:58 41:57 4:35 13:45 14:14 22:55 28:29 42:43 4:40 14:00 14:29 23:20 29:00 43:29 4:45 14:15 14:44 23:45 29:31 44:15 4:50 14:30 14:59 24:10 30:02 45:01 4:55 14:45 15:14 24:35 30:33 45:47 5:00 15:00 15:29 25:00 31:04 46:36 5:05 15:15 15:44 25:25 31:35 47:22 5:10 15:30 15:59 25:50 32:06 48:08 5:15 15:45 16:14 26:15 32:37 48:54 5:20 16:00 16:29 26:40 33:08 49:40 5:25 16:15 16:44 27:05 33:39 50:26 5:30 16:30 16:59 27:30 34:10 51:12 5:35 16:45 17:14 27:55 34:41 51:58 5:40 17:00 17:29 28:20 35:12 52:44 5:45 17:15 17:52 28:45 35:43 53:30 5:50 17:30 18:07 29:10 36:14 54:16 5:55 17:45 18:22 29:35 36:45 55:02 6:00 18:00 18:37 30:00 37:16 55:55 6:05 18:15 18:52 30:25 37:47 56:41 6:10 18:30 19:07 30:50 38:18 57:27 6:15 18:45 19:22 31:15 38:49 58:13 6:20 19:00 19:37 31:40 39:20 58:59 6:25 19:15 19:52 32:05 39:51 59:45 6:30 19:30 20:07 32:30 40:22 1:00:31 6:35 19:45 20:22 32:55 40:53 1:01:17 6:40 20:00 20:37 33:20 41:24 1:02:03 6:45 20:15 20:58 33:45 41:55 1:02:49 6:50 20:30 21:13 34:10 42:26 1:03:35 6:55 20:45 21:28 34:35 42:57 1:04:21 7:00 21:00 21:43 35:00 43:28 1:05:15 7:05 21:15 21:58 35:25 43:59 1:06:01 7:10 21:30 22:13 35:50 44:30 1:06:47 7:15 21:45 22:28 36:15 45:01 1:07:33 7:20 22:00 22:43 36:40 45:32 1:08:19 7:25 22:15 23:03 37:05 46:03 1:09:05 7:30 22:30 23:19 37:30 46:34 1:09:51 7:35 22:45 23:35 37:55 47:05 1:10:37 7:40 23:00 23:51 38:20 47:36 1:11:23 7:45 23:15 24:07 38:45 48:07 1:12:09 7:50 23:30 24:23 39:10 48:38 1:12:55 7:55 23:45 24:39 39:35 49:09 1:13:41 8:00 24:00 24:55 40:00 49:40 1:14:34 8:05 24:15 25:11 40:25 50:11 1:15:20 8:10 24:30 25:27 40:50 50:42 1:16:06 8:15 24:45 25:38 41:15 51:13 1:16:52

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12:35 37:44 39:03 1:02:54 1:18:06 1:57:17 12:40 38:00 39:18 1:03:20 1:18:37 1:58:03 12:45 38:15 39:33 1:03:44 1:19:04 1:58:50 Glossary

Age-graded results – A system of equalizing times for age gender – older participants’ times are adjusted downward and open division participants’ times remain the same. This has the effect of putting all participants within each gender on a level playing field, regardless of age.

Altitude training – Living and training at an altitude of 5,000 feet or higher. With altitude training, the body produces more of the hormone erythropoietin, which boosts the oxygen – carrying capacity of the blood so that more oxygen reaches the muscles with each heartbeat.

Athlete With Disability (AWD) – The term describes entrants with physical or other impairments that affect their ability to ambulate. Many AWDs need to use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, handcycles, prosthetics, leg braces, or crutches, and/ or have guides accompany them on the course.

B-chip – the next generation in UHF RFID single use tag timing: the B-tag that attached to the race bib. This system was introduced in 2009.

ChampionChip – A small, lightweight device that attaches to the runner’s shoe and contains a transponder that is activated when it passes over an antenna within mats placed on the road at the start line. The transponder that transmits its unique identification number to antennae in mats is placed along the course and at the finish. The chip provides participants with an accurate record of their net time and splits.

CR – Course record.

CronoTrak – is a transponder timing company that has developed a cost-effective timing system for athletic events including road races. ChronoTrack has developed the single–use D-Tag, an all-weather design that attaches to the shoe. In the fall of 2009, ChronoTrack announced the next generation in UHF RFID tag timing: the B-tag that attached to the race bib.

D-Chip- a UHF RFID single use timing tag. The tag is an all-weather design that attaches to the shoe.

Dehydration and Hyponatremia – Dehydration occurs when fluid levels in the body get too low. Both heat and high level physical activity can accelerate dehydration, leading to fatigue and heat illness. Hyponatremia, or low blood sodium, is an adequate concentration of sodium in the body and can occur when a person takes in too much fluid. Hyponatremia can lead to nausea, fatigue, vomiting, weakness, sleepiness, disorientation, and in severe cases, coma or death.

DNF – Did not finish; dropped out of the race.

DNS – Did not start.

Electrolytes – Essential to the normal functioning of cells, electrolytes are chemical substances that contain ions such as sodium and potassium. They are lost through sweat. Fluids, such as many sports drinks, can replace electrolytes lost during activity.

Flats/ racing flats – Lightweight, non-spiked shoes worn by runners in competition.

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Glycogen – The carbohydrates we eat are stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen. Performing an endurance activity for more than two hours will greatly deplete the glycogen stores, resulting in “hitting the wall” (see the wall).

Gun time/ net time – Gun time is measured from the official start of a race until participant crosses the finish line. Net time is the time between when a participant crosses the start line and the finish line, recorded by the ChampionChip. Finishing place is recorded by gun time; net time has no bearing on place.

Injuries – Common running injuries include:

Achilles tendonitis – heel pain caused by inflammation of the Achilles tendon.

ITB syndrome – pain and inflammation of the iliotibial band, a ligament that runs from under the outer thigh behind the knee.

Planter fasciitis – a tear or inflammation of the tough band connective tissue along the bottom of the foot that causes pain in the arch and heel.

Repetitive stress injury – an injury brought on by training too hard, too fast, or too long.

Runner’s knee – a.k.a chondramalacia, a painful wearing away of the cartilage under the kneecap.

Shin splints – an ache along the inside of the shin bone caused by a stress fracture, tibial tendonitis, muscle tear, or an inflammation of the bone sheath in the shin area or of the tendons on the inside of the front of the lower leg.

Stress fracture – a hairline bone break, usually brought on by repetitive stress.

Kick – A dramatic surge or increase in pace employed at the end of a race.

Kilometer – Approximately 0.62 mile.

Marathon – Named after the Greek town that launched the race at the first modern Olympic Games, in 1896. The event arrived at its current distance, 26.2 miles, in England at the 1908 Olympics.

Masters division – In most running events, the masters division is for participants ages 40 and over.

Pace – In road racing, pace is usually expressed in terms per mile. For example, 5:30 pace means the mile is run in five minutes, 30 seconds.

Pacemaker/pacesetter – A race entrant whose job is to lead the professional athletes at a specific pace.

Professional athlete – A term used to describe those entrants at the front of the field who are paid professionals and are invited to races through their agents and managers.

PR (personal record)/ PB (personal best) – An athlete’s career best finishing time in a given event.

Rabbit – A runner enlisted by race officials to run with the professional field at a requested pace; the rabbit usually drops out before the final stages.

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Split/negative split – A split is the time it takes to complete a portion of a race. A negative split refers to completing the second half of a race faster than the first half.

Surge – To speed up and pull away from a competitor or group of competitors.

Taper – To reduce the volume of training during the weeks leading up to an endurance event such as a marathon. Most marathoners taper for at least two weeks prior to their goal race.

The wall – Physiologically, the point at which an athlete’s glycogen stores run dry.

WR – World record.

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