Walk in City of Utica, New York | 2026-2027

St. Patrick's Day Mad Mile [runsignup.com]
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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The Sneaker Store's Jessica Cooper St. Patrick's Day Mad Mile presented by Standard is the best way to kick off a great St. Patrick's Day! Bring your family, friends, and your best Irish outfit, and...
The Sneaker Store's Jessica Cooper St. Patrick's Day Mad Mile presented by Standard is the best way to kick off a great St. Patrick's Day! Bring your family, friends, and your best Irish outfit, and get ready to dash down Genesee Street just ahead of the Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade. With a built-in cheering crowd, this one-mile course with elevation drop will get you revved up to enjoy the day's festivities.

The race kicks off at 9:45 am sharp on Saturday, March 14th. We'll gather for the Start on Clinton Place at Genesee Street, and move to the start line at 9:40 am. As you can expect road closures and delays, please plan accordingly for parking and extra time to walk to the start. We cannot delay the start as the parade goes off at 10:00. Please be aware of your surroundings, as parade floats will be lining up near the start line. The 1-mile race course is a straight shot down Genesee Street (hello, downhill!), ending at Columbia Street where we will gather for results (TNT Timing) and prizes (Courtesy of The Sneaker Store). You can then relax, enjoy the parade (we have a perfect view from our finish line area!), and maybe even wander down to Varick Street for some more celebrating!

A portion of the proceeds will go to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade put on by the Great American Irish Festival. The Irish Festival's mission is to promote Irish culture, history, dance, language, etc. The corporation’s purpose is solely for charitable and educational efforts. This is a race you can feel good about entering! Register now at an all-time low for just $20* -- don't wait, the price goes up to $30 on race day!

*$20 is for the RACE ONLY. This year, the awesome Craft Tech Tee is OPTIONAL but available as a $15 add-on.

Registration:
- Pre-Register Online at RunSignUp.com. Cost is $20 and does NOT include a shirt. The cost with shirt is $35.
- Register In Person at the Sneaker Store on 3/13 OR near the start line on Clinton Place on Saturday, 3/14. Cost is $35 with no shirt.
Packet Pickup:
- Friday, March 13th from 4:00-7:00 at The Sneaker Store, 24 Genesee St., New Hartford.
- Saturday, March 14th from 8:30-9:15 near the start line on Clinton Place near Genesee Street.
- We strongly encourage registrants to pick up race packets on Friday, as it is imperative that the race starts on time. If you must pick up your race packet on Saturday, please plan extra time for parking and lines.
Special Note Regarding Weather/Cancellations - If the Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade is postponed or cancelled for any reason, the St. Patrick's Day Mad Mile race and packet pick-ups will be postponed or cancelled along with the parade, and refunds cannot be issued. Please dress festively, but appropriately for weather conditions!

The Mad Mile is dedicated to our dear friend, Jessica Cooper, who ran her first ever race at the 2019 Mad Mile and rocked it. We hope you'll join us and run your best race in her memory, whether it's your first or your five hundredth race, give it your best and finish with a smile. All donations made to the race will go directly to the Jessica Cooper Memorial Scholarship Fund at Mount Markham CSD.

Questions? Contact Morgan at morgan@the-sneaker-store.com
1 Miles Run Walk
1500 Genesee Street, City of Utica, New York, 13502, United States
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5th Annual Grateful for Graham 5k Run / Walk [runsignup.com]
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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The Utica Roadrunners are happy to announce the return of The Grateful For Graham 5K Run/Walk! Graham Robertello is a 6 year old boy who was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - a rare genetic...

The Utica Roadrunners are happy to announce the return of The Grateful For Graham 5K Run/Walk! Graham Robertello is a 6 year old boy who was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) - a rare genetic disorder where the body is unable to produce a critical protein that binds the layers of skin together. This results in the skin tearing, blistering, and even shearing off. The wounds that result are severely painful, can lead to disfigurement, and some (they can also be internal) may never heal. There is no cure for EB at this time, but with everyone's support in the past 5 years, we finally have the first THREE FDA approved treatments for the effects of EB! A cure is in sight... Join us in the fight to find a cure for EB once and for all!

All proceeds raised will go directly to the EB Research Partnership to help find a cure and additional treatments for EB!

The event will be a 5K "out and back" run and walk. The course is a fairly flat course along the Rayhill Memorial (Rt. 840) Trail, starting and finishing at the trailhead near BOCES on Middle Settlement Rd (see map below). Parking will be available in the nearby BOCES parking lot. Awards will be given to the fastest overall male and female participants (1st, 2nd, 3rd) and 1st place in each 10 year age group (teen groups will be ages 13 - 19, no age group awards for 12 and under).

All PAID registrations will include a 2026 Grateful for Graham t-shirt! Unfortunately, we are unable to provide shirts for free registrations (5 and under or virtual) or to ship for non local registrations. If local and planning to participate virtually but still want a shirt, please sign up for the in-person event and get your shirt at packet pickup. To guarantee a shirt & your desired size, registrations must be completed before April 10, 2026. We will do our best to accommodate your shirt request, but can not guarantee your selection after this date, so register early!!!

We will also continue the Stroller Division again for this year! Because Graham LOVES going out on runs in the stroller with mom, we invite you to join us for a friendly stroller competition! Awards will be given to the fastest female and male who participate pushing their child in a stroller.

5k Run Trail Virtual Walk
City of Utica, New York, 13504, United States
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MMRI's 3rd Annual Lupus Walk [mmri.edu] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, May 09, 2026 at 9:00 AM

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MMRI is excited to announce its third annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, held in partnership with Lupus & Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). This fun, family-friendly event invites...

MMRI is excited to announce its third annual Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 9, 2026, held in partnership with Lupus & Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA). This fun, family-friendly event invites participants of all ages and abilities to choose between a 5K walk/run or a 1-mile walk/run, making it easy for everyone to get involved. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together for a great cause. Enjoy a lively morning filled with games, face painting, food trucks, and more, all while showing your support for the lupus community. Lace up your sneakers, rally your crew, and join us for a day of fun, hope, and impact!

Every step taken and every dollar raised will directly support MMRI’s lupus research initiatives, helping to advance discoveries and improve lives.

5k Run Walk
2150 Bleecker St, City of Utica, New York, 13501, United States
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Boilermaker Walk presented by Slocum-Dickson Medical Group [runsignup.com]
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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BOILERMAKER WALK 2026

START:

11:00AM

END:

1:00PM

DISTANCE:
- The "out and back" course is approximately 3 1/2 miles
- Walk whatever distance you are comfortable with
- Course will have signage with...
BOILERMAKER WALK 2026

START:

11:00AM

END:

1:00PM

DISTANCE:
- The "out and back" course is approximately 3 1/2 miles
- Walk whatever distance you are comfortable with
- Course will have signage with distance markings to help you determine your turnaround decisions if 3 1/2 miles is too much
The Boilermaker Walk presented by Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is a great way to get out & moving while being a part of the Boilermaker Experience!

The course is designed to allow you to make your own distance decision. The complete out and back is approximately 3 1/2 miles, but we will have turnaround signage at key points notating the distance from each points for you.

The walk will start and finish from the beautiful MVCC Utica campus and make its way along Culver Avenue and into T.R. Proctor Park and then on to F.T. Proctor Park. The course highlights Utica's Parks which were funded by the Proctor family and designed by the Olmsted's (Frederick Sr. & Jr.). You can learn more about this history by visiting https://olmstedcity.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/olmstedcity.

Before and/or after your walk, join the festivities of the Boilermaker's Health & Wellness Expo presented by MVHS in the quad and in Jorgensen Field House of the MVCC campus.

You can pick up your commemorative Walk Bib between 12pm (noon) and 7pm on Friday, July 10th or between 8:00 am and 10:30 am on Saturday, July 11th, in the Performance Gym on the MVCC campus and you will receive your Finisher's Pin as you cross the Finish Line.

IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. The Walks start promptly at 11:00 am! There will be bikes leading the way and following along behind the pack. To ensure your safety and the safety of all participants at street crossings and throughout the courses, we cannot accommodate anyone who shows up late. Like a road race, the start gun waits for no one.
2. This is a rain or shine event.
3. While the course is primarily on asphalt and concrete, please note that there are also other areas that may require a degree of navigation including grass, curbs, etc.
4. The Walk is a community event. It is NOT timed and therefore, should NOT be considered a competitive endeavor.
3.75 Miles Walk
1101 Sherman Drive, City of Utica, New York, 13501, United States
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Boilermaker Road Race [boilermaker.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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UPDATED BOILERMAKER 2026 INFORMATION (as of 3/1/26)!

REGISTRATION:

All special Boilermaker registration periods have been completed and registration is open for all interested participants and will...
UPDATED BOILERMAKER 2026 INFORMATION (as of 3/1/26)!

REGISTRATION:

All special Boilermaker registration periods have been completed and registration is open for all interested participants and will remain open until race caps are met.

The Boilermaker endeavors to communicate registration based news (i.e. specific registration periods, impending pricing changes, and race cap alerts) in advance via email, social media and our local traditional media outlets. As always, please keep an eye on your emails (we only have the email address you previously registered with) and the Boilermaker Facebook and Instagram pages for updates!

RACE CAPS:
1. 15K race presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will be capped at 11,000 participants
2. 5K race presented by Utica National Insurance Group will be capped at 4,500 participants
PRICING:

This is a tiered pricing event with limited capacities, so register early to save money and your spot(s).

GENERAL RULES:
1. All Boilermaker events are held rain or shine.
2. Walkers, animals, skateboards, in-line skates, roller skates, bicycles, and baby joggers/strollers are prohibited.
3. There are no deferrals and no refunds available.
4. Dropdowns from the 15K to the 5K are limited (500 available) and are on a first come, first served basis.
PUBLIC HEALTH PROTOCOL:
1. The Boilermaker will follow local & federal public health guidelines in place come race day. As of today, there are no specific restrictions in place.
2. Please stay tuned to our email and social media communications for any potential updates.
3. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event.
4. Per the Boilermaker’s policies, there are no deferrals or refunds.
RACE SAFETY:
1. The course is restricted to registered athletes and official race personnel.
2. We strongly discourage the use of headphones in both ears for your safety as well as the safety of others.
5k 9.3 Miles 15k Walk
Corner Of Culver Ave And Dwyer Ave Near, City of Utica, New York, 13501, United States
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Miles for Miracles 5k Run & Walk to benefit the Rescue Mission of Utica [runsignup.com]
Sat, Aug 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Join us for Miles for Miracles, a 5k run and 1 mile walk to benefit the Rescue Mission of Utica! The Rescue Mission has been a beacon of hope for those facing addiction, homelessness, mental health...
Join us for Miles for Miracles, a 5k run and 1 mile walk to benefit the Rescue Mission of Utica! The Rescue Mission has been a beacon of hope for those facing addiction, homelessness, mental health struggles, and food insecurity in the Utica area for over 135 years.

By participating in Miles for Miracles, you'll be helping provide critical support for those facing addiction, homelessness, mental health challenges, and food insecurity.

The race will take participants through a scenic route through Proctor Park, offering a chance to enjoy the outdoors while making a tangible impact in the community. Your participation will help the Rescue Mission continue to provide vital services, including shelter, meals, addiction recovery programs, and mental health support.

This event is more than just a run & walk—it's a chance to be part of something bigger and provide hope and healing to those in need. Lace up your shoes, sign up today, and let's race together for a better tomorrow. Every step you take helps create miracles in the lives of individuals in our community who need it most.

There will be awards for overall and age group winners for the 5k. If you are interested in being a volunteer or sponsor, please send us a message.

Timing Services will be provided for the 5k by TNT Timing

Packet Pick Up & Registration:
- Registration fees will increase for the 5k to $35 on May 31st, and $40 on July 31st, and $45 on race day. T-shirts are not guaranteed after July 15th.
- Packet Pick Up will be the week of the race between August 3rd - August 7th at the Rescue Mission of Utica's Administration Building, located at 293 Genesee St. Utica, NY 13501
- Race day registration & Packet Pick Up will be at Proctor Park from 8am-8:45am
Please note; Walk registration does not include t-shirt. Shirts may be bought at additional cost on race day. Sizes and availability are not guaranteed.

See you on race day!

Race Contact Info:

if you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at jace.lapuma@uticamission.org
1 Miles 5k Run Walk
City of Utica, New York, 13501, United States
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Sitrin Riggie Run & Walk [runsignup.com]
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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For more than ten years, the Sitrin Health Care Center’s Annual Stars & Stripes Run & Walk for our Nation’s Heroes has served as the primary fundraiser for Sitrin’s Military Program. This unique...

For more than ten years, the Sitrin Health Care Center’s Annual Stars & Stripes Run & Walk for our Nation’s Heroes has served as the primary fundraiser for Sitrin’s Military Program. This unique program provides comprehensive, complimentary care to post-9/11 veterans and service members affected by post-traumatic stress, suicidal ideations, traumatic brain injuries, depression, and other combat-related conditions.

In addition to innovative treatment, Sitrin offers the Military Civilian Coalition, designed to promote camaraderie, advocacy, educational opportunities, and transitional support to civilian life. The group meets at various locations in the community and enables veterans and civilians to interact through social and athletic endeavors. Activities include the annual Warrior Retreat at Camp Sitrin, TRX Suspension Training, golf, fly fishing, gardening, yoga, biking, therapeutic hand drumming, and more.

With a continued focus on supporting veterans and service members, Sitrin is excited to continue this event every year to support local veteran care!

The 4th Annual Riggie Run, Walk & Riggiefest will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus, and will feature a 5K Run, 5K Riggie Challenge, 5K Wheelchair Race, 5K Wheelchair Riggie Challenge, 2-Mile Walk, and a 1-Mile Kids Run.

5K Run and Wheelchair participants will have the opportunity to register for the Riggie Challenge in which they will be required to consume one bowl of chicken riggies at the halfway point of the race. For those who wish not to engage in the Challenge, a traditional 5K division will be offered. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age division. Additionally, at the conclusion of the Run & Walk, a Riggiefest will be featured in the Wildcat Field House in which local restaurants will showcase their version of this famous Utica dish. All paid participants will be invited to taste the various entries, at no additional cost, and cast a vote to determine the area’s best riggies. Community members are also invited to attend for a fee - $10 for adults, children 6-11 is $5 and children under 5 are free.

Registration will take place at 8:30 a.m., with the kids 1-mile run at 9:30 a.m., 5K wheelchair race at 10:05 a.m., the 5K run at 10:10, and the walk at 10:15. The Riggiefest will commence at the conclusion of the Run & Walk from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In addition, both the 5K Run and Wheelchair Race will be chip timed, providing runners with accurate times and instantaneous race results!

Packet Pickup: Saturday, October 10 from 11am to 3pm at The Sneaker Store in New Hartford - 24 Genesee Street, New Hartford, NY 13413

NO REFUNDS

1 Miles 2 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Walk Wheelchair
100 Seymour Rd, City of Utica, New York, 13502, United States
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