Boolermaker Kid's Run presented by GPO Federal Credit Union

The Boolermaker Kid's Run presented by GPO Federal Credit Union & supported by Hannaford is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026!

Children, aged 4-13, are welcome to run any of our fun, flat courses which range from 1/4 mile up to a full mile.

Registration opens on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00am and will remain open until the race cap is met.

The cap for the Boolermaker is a total of 500 children.

The races will be held in Utica's FT Proctor Park (use 1938 Rutger Street, Utica, NY as guide in navigation apps).

Registration is only $10 and every registered runner receives an awesome finisher medal, and a goody bag! Those who register by Midnight on Sunday, October 11, 2026 also receive a Boolermaker T-shirt, 

Schedule:

9:00am -> Check-in, activities & warm up

10:00am -> Race heats & distances begin

We ask that ALL participants are at the park no later than 9:30am to ensure a smooth start to each event.

NOTE: This is a fun run for kids. Costumes are allowed & encouraged, but not required. No capes, please!