(Utica, NY \u2013 June 2014) The Boilermaker Road Race announced a number of changes to the mile event that takes place prior to Boilermaker Weekend.<\/p>\n
Formerly the race would take place near the Parkway Rec. Center. This year\u2019s run will take place at F.T. Proctor Park, Culver Ave., Utica on Tuesday, July 8.<\/p>\n
The biggest change is opening the mile run, formerly an invitation only event, to the general public. The Boilermaker Mile will feature a number of heats including elite female and male run, special needs and the general community. The run will be capped at 200 total participants. The first heat takes place at\u00a06:00 PM.<\/p>\n
\u2018We wanted to have the race on a course that was not extremely challenging that could affect the times of those running the Boilermaker 15k a few days later,\u2019 said Ted Petrillo race director of the mile run. \u2018While this will be a timed race, we welcome people of all abilities to engage in some healthy exercise.\u2019<\/p>\n
Registration fee will be $10; all participants who sign up prior to\u00a0June 21 will receive a commemorative tee shirt.<\/p>\n
A portion of the proceeds will be donated for the on-going restoration of the park.<\/p>\n