Utica Roadrunners Boilermaker Training Program (BTP)
About this race
WELCOME!
This is the official sign up page for the 2026 Boilermaker Training Program. We offer training programs for both the 5k and 15k distances. Our goal is to get you across that finish line for your first time, your next time, or your best time. This program is FREE for current Roadrunner members and $25 for those who are not.
Our FIRST DAY is Saturday, February 28th, 7:30am @ The Sneaker Store in New Hartford. We will gather indoors, but all running will be OUTSIDE this year - so please dress accordingly! We will plan to run the first 6-8 weeks from Forte and then switch to the Parkway Rec Center. Other starting locations may be used as well, so watch your email for details each week.
This event is coached by the Utica Road Runners, and will be led by Erik Winberg and Peter Angelini and Amanda Hartnett with ongoing help from many Utica Roadrunners members, leaders, and race directors.
We will be offering Two Training Levels to choose from for both the 5k and 15k.
Level 1-- First-time Finishers
Level 2-- Established/Recreational Runners
For additional details check:
http://www.uticaroadrunners.org/races/training-program/
Pick your distance
Running
5K Training Program
5K training starts with walk/run intervals aiming for about 1-1.5 miles and works up to 3.5 miles to be ready for your best 5K.
15k Training Program
Beginner 15K training starts with walk/run intervals for 2.5 miles and work up to 8.7 miles. More advanced runners start with walk/run or run only for 3.5 miles and work up to 8.7 miles.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Utica, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 5:48 PM local time (EST) in Utica on February 28, 2026 — 11h 10m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Utica
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Utica 5K Races 9 races
- Utica Running Calendar 2026 15 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 16 Utica events
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