Warm temps and humidity greet 8,500 participants in the 46th Running of the Utica Boilermaker (PHOTOS)

UTICA, N.Y. — More than 8500 people ran in the 5K and 15K Boilermaker races Sunday in Utica, which regularly attracts participants from around the world.

The men’s 15k winner was Jemal Yimer at 42:06 breaking a course record. The women’s winner was Jesca Chelangat with a time of 47:31