History
The Boilermaker was established in 1978 by Earle C. Reed as a measure of giving back to the local community through his Utica Boiler business. The first 15K race in 1978 had a budget of $750 and attracted just over 800 local runners. The race failed to gain any national prominence until 1983, when renowned American distance runner Bill Rodgers won with a time of 44:38.
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