Stickboy Coffee Team Finishes Strong at Boilermaker 15k

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Stickboy Coffee Team Finishes Strong at Boilermaker 15k

Utica, New York — July 16, 2024 — The Stickboy Coffee team conquered the heat and competed with enthusiasm at this year's Boilermaker 15k race. Despite the challenging weather, the team spirit and unwavering support from the Utica crowd made for an unforgettable experience. The Stickboy Coffee runners displayed their dedication and perseverance, successfully completing the race. 

Boilermaker Highlights from the Professional Races:

  • Men’s Race: Korir edged out two-time champion Jemal Yimer, winning the Men's Open Division in a close finish (42:19). Biya Simbassa of Flagstaff, Arizona, was the top American, placing 8th with a time of 43:53.
  • Women's Race: A nail-biting finish saw Grace Loibach Nawowuna of Kenya win the Women’s Open Division by a matter of milliseconds, breaking the tape at 49:18, with fellow Kenyan Emmaculate Anya Achol just steps behind her. The American women’s contingent was led by Annamaria Kostarellis of Arkansas, who finished fifth overall with a time of 50:18.
  • Wheelchair Races: In the men’s open wheelchair division, Canadian Josh Cassidy defended his title with a time of 34:05, beating Utica’s own Hermin Garic, who finished second with a time of 36:06. The 2024 Women’s Wheelchair Open Division saw a new champion in Hoda Elshorbagy of Illinois, who finished in 40:25.
  • 5K Races: Nineteen-year-old Brendan Carter dominated the Men's 5k (15:38), while Annika Hurley won the Women's 5k in 19:03.

Gratitude to the Boilermaker Community:

We want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out and cheered on the runners at the Boilermaker yesterday. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm, especially in the extreme heat, made a significant difference to all the participants. The energy and encouragement from the sidelines were truly inspiring and played a crucial role in helping runners like me push through the challenging conditions. Your dedication to supporting this incredible event is deeply appreciated by everyone involved. Thank you for being such an essential part of the Boilermaker community!

A heartfelt thank you to all the race organizers and volunteers who work tirelessly to put on the Boilermaker every year. Your dedication, hard work, and meticulous planning ensure that this event runs smoothly and successfully, creating a memorable experience for all participants. From coordinating logistics to offering support along the course, your efforts are invaluable and deeply appreciated. The Boilermaker wouldn't be the incredible event it is without your commitment and enthusiasm. Thank you for your unwavering support and for making this race a highlight for the community year after year!

For more information about Stickboy Coffee and our involvement in community events, please visit: https://www.stickboycoffee.com/

About Stickboy Coffee:

At Stickboy Coffee, we take pride in our commitment to excellence by handcrafting and freshly roasting each order. The result is an unparalleled coffee experience that's delivered right to your doorstep. To order some FRESH Stickboy Coffee, please visit us at www.stickboycoffee.com