Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education

  • Date Sun 20th September 2026
  • Time 7:45AM EDT
  • Location West Lafayette, Indiana
  • Price Free - $27.50
  • Races 12 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for a delightful and energetic day at the 11th Annual Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in beautiful West Lafayette, Tippecanoe! This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to join in a fun-filled atmosphere while supporting local schools and promoting a healthy community. Choose between two exciting race distancesβ€”5K and 10Kβ€”and select your favorite shirt color: "heather indigo" or "heather oatmeal." Teams are encouraged to form, with each ten-member group raising $100 for their chosen school, making a real impact in the community; last year, 20 schools benefited from this initiative!

Don’t forget to participate in the Fastest Teacher Contest, where the fastest male and female teachers in both the 5K and 10K will be rewarded with fun prizes! Be sure to pick up your race packet on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Mary Lou Donuts. With a mission to enhance educational excellence and innovation in Tippecanoe County, this event is not just about running; it’s about making a positive difference in our schools. Join us for a day of fun,

Organiser's Description

Welcome to the 11th year of the Cupcake Run!

Color scheme: Race veterans know we launch a new color scheme each year. This year, there are two featured colors and you can choose which color you want for your shirt. Are you a "heather indigo" or a "heather oatmeal" type of person? You can preview the shirt color choices when you register. All volunteers will receive a "heather cardinal" shirt.

Last year we launched TEAMS as a way to give back to schools and promote a healthy community. For every ten-member team, $100 is provided to a school to purchase recess and P.E. equipment. Last year, 20 schools benefited from this challenge! We encourage participants to form a team and appoint a team captain who will name and register the team and share the team name with other participants. Each team can select a school to sponsor. This opportunity is made possible with the generous support of former PSFTC board members Mrs. Andrea Kuipers and Vic and Grayce Lechtenberg.



Please note that inventory for medals and race shirts is set in August, so register by then to guarantee your receipt.



FASTEST TEACHER CONTEST: If you are a teacher, please indicate as such on your registration as well as what school you represent. The fastest male and female teacher for the 5K and the 10K will receive a fun prize!



PACKET PICKUP: Saturday Sept 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the parking lot of Mary Lou Donuts at 4150 Commerce Drive, Lafayette IN 47905



_This race benefits the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County. Our mission is to promote excellence in education and encourage classroom innovation by providing grants in academics and the arts to teachers in the public schools in Tippecanoe County. _

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.38 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $25.38

  • 10k

    Incl. $2.38 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:45AM EDT)

    $25.38

  • Kids Run

    Incl. $1.48 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)

    $9.48

  • Virtual Challenge

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    $27.50

    Run or walk when/where you want. You may upload results between September 22 and September 30. We will mail or hand-deliver your swag.
  • Bike Rider (Course Monitor)

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

    Bike riders are needed to lead the 10K and 5K participants through the race course. The lead bikes stay in front of the leaders for each race and help clear the course by announcing that the race leaders are approaching. Please provide your own bike. Bike riders also loop through the course at the end to help monitor the progress of the last participants and communicate with the volunteers.
  • Course Marshal

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

    Course marshals are needed to help direct the race participants at turns and intersections in the race course. Volunteers will be issued safety vests and stop signs (for those at road intersections). The police department will assist at the busiest locations.
  • Check In

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (7:45AM EDT)

    Free

    Check-in volunteers are needed the morning of the race to check-in runners. You'll need a cell phone so that you can download a free app to check in participants. Check-in volunteers also pass out bibs, shirts and goody bags to the participants.
  • Finish Line

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

    Finish line volunteers help pass out medals, delicious Mary Lou cupcakes, water, and refreshments. Some also will assist the race director with timing.
  • Sweeper

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

    The Sweeper walks behind the last participant, following the course a second time to follow behind the last 10K participant. In other words, the sweeper walks a 10K. They make sure the course is cleared and lets other volunteers along the race course know that the last participant has passed.
  • Water Stop

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:15AM EDT)

    Free

    Water stop volunteers will staff water stations at the points along the race. They are responsible for set-up, passing out water, monitoring inventory, and clean-up.
  • Kids Run Volunteers

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    Free

    Several kids' runs are held at the beginning of the race, broken out by age group. Volunteers are needed to help corral the kids into their age groups, play games while waiting for the race to start, and cheering them on when it's their turn to run.
  • Clean Up

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sun 20th September 2026 (11:00AM EDT)

    Free

    Help carry trash and items to the trucks & trailers

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3101 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, 47906, IN, United States

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