The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K)
When is The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K)?
The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) takes place on Sunday, May 16, 2027 in Marcy, NY.
What distances does The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) offer?
The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) offers 10 events: VIRTUAL 5K Race, 5K Race, VIRTUAL 5K Race, 5K Race, 2-Person 10 Mile Relay, 2-Person 10 Mile Relay, VIRTUAL 10 Mile Race, VIRTUAL 10 Mile Race, 10 Mile Race, 10 Mile Race.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIRTUAL 5K Race 6 spots left | 3.1 mi | $26.00 | Register |
| 5K Race | 3.1 mi | $26.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 5K Race 5 spots left | 3.1 mi | $27.00 | Register |
| 5K Race | 3.1 mi | $27.00 | Register |
| 2-Person 10 Mile Relay | 5.0 mi | $26.00 | Register |
| 2-Person 10 Mile Relay | 5.0 mi | $27.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 10 Mile Race 3 spots left | 10.0 mi | $26.00 | Register |
| VIRTUAL 10 Mile Race 5 spots left | 10.0 mi | $27.00 | Register |
| 10 Mile Race | 10.0 mi | $27.00 | Register |
| 10 Mile Race | 10.0 mi | $26.00 | Register |
How much does The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) cost?
Registration for The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) starts at $26.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) held?
The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K) is held in Marcy, NY at 6000 NY-291.
About The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races (10 Miler, Relay & 5K)
THE BOILERMAKER'S ERIE CANAL RACES ARE SET FOR SUNDAY, MAY 16th, 2027!
The Boilermaker's Erie Canal Races include a 10 Miler & Relay as well as a 5K.
The courses start and finish on the track in the Ed Wadas Athletic Complex at Whitesboro High School in Marcy, NY. They will cover the trail along the pedestrian bridge over Rt. 49 and make their way to the scenic & historic Erie Canalway Trail and then back.
These are great events to use as tune-ups for the Boilermaker!
REGISTRATION:
- Priority Registration (available to all who registered for the 2026 Erie Canal Races): November 27th @ 10:00am through 11:59pm on November 29th
- Open Registration: November 30th @ 12:00am through race day (5/16/27) or until the events meet their individual caps
*Relay registration will close @ 11:59pm on May 13th
VIRTUAL RUNS REGISTRATION
- Can't attend in-person? Consider the Erie Canal Races Virtual 10 Mile & 5K options! The same registration information as shown in #'s 1 & 2 above apply. See Event pages for more details. Your medal and t-shirt will be mailed to you.
PRICING:
- This is tiered pricing event with limited capacities, so register early to save money and secure your spot(s).
- See "Show Registration Details" on the "Event Info" page on the registration site for complete details.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION:
- Friday, May 14th from 9:00am to 5:00pm at Boilermaker offices located at 805 Court Street in Utica, NY (parking available on lot accessible via Sunset Ave)
- Saturday, May 15th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Boilermaker offices located at 805 Court Street in Utica, NY (parking available on lot accessible via Sunset Ave)
- Race day, Sunday, May 16th, from 6:30am to 7:30am near the Start/Finish Line area
RACE INCENTIVES:
- Anyone who signs up by 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 2nd is guaranteed a moisture-wicking t-shirt (available in men's & women's cuts) in your size and a finisher medal you'll be showing off to your family and friends!
PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOL:
- The Boilermaker will follow local & federal public health guidelines in place come race day for the Erie Canal Races. As of today, there are no specific restrictions in place.
- Please stay tuned to our communications via email and social media for any potential updates.
- By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event.
- Per the Boilermaker’s policies, there are no deferrals and no refunds.
RACE SAFETY:
- The course is restricted to registered athletes and official race personnel.
- Walkers, animals, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited.
- We strongly discourage the use of headphones in both ears for your safety as well as the safety of others.
Race Incentives
Race incentives include a performance tee shirt* and a finisher's medal
Shirt is 100% polyester moisture-wicking short sleeve and is a crew neck for men and v-neck for women
*Participants must register by 11:59pm on Sunday, May 3rd in order to be guaranteed a performance tee shirt
Course Map
Relay Parking Map
Relay Rules
- EACH TEAM MUST BE MADE UP OF TWO (2) RUNNERS.
- BOTH TEAM MEMBERS MUST BE OF AGE ON RACE DAY.
- RELAY WRIST BAND MUST BE WORN BY RUNNER # 1 AND PASSED ON TO RUNNER # 2.
- THE FINISHING RUNNER (RUNNER #2) MUST WEAR THE BIB WITH THE CHIP.
- WRISTBAND EXCHANGE MUST BE VISIBLE TO / WITNESSED BY RELAY JUDGES.
- ANY TEAM THAT DOES NOT START OR FINISH WITH A WRISTBAND WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
Referral Program
Earn Instant Cash Back When You Refer 5 Friends!
Share your unique URL with your friends - when five of them register for any Erie Canal
Races event, you'll receive an automatic $20 refund!
You can find your special link in your confirmation email or by going to My Referrals (you
must be logged into your RunSignUp account).