
From the Organizer
The Syracuse Track Club is bringing back the Boilermaker bus again in 2026!
The perks: Bring food, clothes, and beverages with you. Experience a relaxing ride to the start line, a change of clothes and your favorite snack waiting for you at the finish line. Make new friends or reminisce with old friends before and after “Best 15k in the country” … as announced at the start of the race every year. This has always been a great time with fond memories of post-race glory and lore.
Logistics: bus pickup is at 340 Montgomery St, Syracuse NY 13202 (in front of the downtown YMCA). Departing Syracuse at 5:45 heading to the start line, bus will drop off and wait at the start line until just before the start of the race. Bus will reposition to the finish line awaiting your return with your “valuables” a board. Departure is 1:00 from Utica.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
146,211
as of 2023
Elevation
397 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at STC Boilermaker Bus, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
174th Attack Wing Runway 5K - Presented by Syracuse Hancock International Airport
Less than a mile away
Le Moyne College Dolphin Dash 2026
Less than a mile away
Inner Harbor 5K
Less than a mile away
"LOOP THE LAKE" The Great New York State Marathon Weekend
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
STC Boilermaker Bus
Jul 12, 2026