Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 7:45AM EDT
- Location West Lafayette, Indiana
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 16 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
The Cupcake Run is not just about running; it's a chance to show school spirit and connect with fellow community members. With exciting retro medal designs to commemorate the 10-year anniversary and the fun Fastest Teacher Contest, where the fastest male and female teachers in the 5K and 10K will be recognized, this event promises to be a memorable one. Don’t forget to register by August to secure your race shirt and medal! Packet pickup will take place on Saturday, September 20, from
Organiser's Description
* Color scheme: Race veterans know we launch a new color scheme each year. This year, there are three featured colors and you can choose which color you want for your shirt! Are you a "heather purple", "jade dome", or "antique heliconia" type of person? And what the heck is "heliconia"?! You can preview the shirt color choices when you register.
* Medals are going retro! The Cupcake Run bling is always a big hit, and this year we celebrate ten years by bringing back several previous medal designs! The retro designs will be "plussed" to acknowledge the 10-year anniversary. Which medal design will you be awarded when you cross the finish line?
* New this year: TEAMS! 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. As a way to give back to schools and promote a healthy community, every team associated with a school will receive a $100 MINI GRANT FOR EACH TEN MEMBERS ON THEIR TEAM. The mini grants will be used to purchase recess and P.E. equipment. This new 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 20, 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
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5k
Incl. $2.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$25.38
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10k
Incl. $2.38 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$25.38
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Kids Run
Incl. $1.48 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$9.48
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5K Late Registration (Medals and Shirts Not Guaranteed)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$40.75
OPENS 01 SEP -
10K Late Registration (Medals and Shirts Not Guaranteed)
Incl. $3.25 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$40.75
OPENS 01 SEP -
Kids Run Late Registration (Medals and Shirts Not Guaranteed)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS 01 SEP -
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. -
Late Virtual Challenge (Medals and Shirts Not Guaranteed)
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
OPENS 01 SEP -
Bike Rider (Course Monitor)
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (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 21st September 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
Help carry trash and items to the trucks & trailers
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