UTICA, N.Y. -- Thousands descended upon Utica for the city's biggest event of the year! The 2018 Boilermaker Road Race is now in the books.

• Runners come back again, again and again for Boilermaker Road Race

Gabriel Geay crossed the finish line first in the 15K road race.

After the races, people could enjoy a full day of events, activities and the always fun post race party.

Spectrum News was there throughout the entire route, capturing the sights throughout the city.