Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K, Presented by Franciscan Health
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location West Lafayette, Indiana
- Price $38.10 - $80.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to BOILER UP on October 18th, 2025, as West Lafayette, Tippecanoe, hosts the exhilarating 14th Annual Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K! This vibrant event will draw nearly 5,000 enthusiastic participants, all coming together to support the Purdue Athletes Life Success Program (PALS), which benefits underserved youth in the community.
Kick off your race just outside the iconic Ross-Ade Stadium, home of Purdue football, and experience the stunning sights of the Purdue University Campus and the charming neighborhoods of West Lafayette. Runners can choose between the scenic half-marathon course or the more accessible 5K, making it a perfect event for athletes of all levels. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—register early to take advantage of fantastic pricing, and remember, Purdue students and active or retired military members receive a $5.00 discount on their entries! Join the excitement and make unforgettable memories at this beloved local race!
Kick off your race just outside the iconic Ross-Ade Stadium, home of Purdue football, and experience the stunning sights of the Purdue University Campus and the charming neighborhoods of West Lafayette. Runners can choose between the scenic half-marathon course or the more accessible 5K, making it a perfect event for athletes of all levels. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—register early to take advantage of fantastic pricing, and remember, Purdue students and active or retired military members receive a $5.00 discount on their entries! Join the excitement and make unforgettable memories at this beloved local race!
Organiser's Description
BOILER UP on October 18th, 2025 at the 14TH ANNUAL PURDUE BOILERMAKER HALF-MARATHON & 5K, PRESENTED BY FRANCISCAN HEALTH! Join the crowd of nearly 5,000 competitors at this classic event, which is proud to support underserved youth locally through the PURDUE ATHLETES LIFE SUCCESS PROGRAM (PALS) [https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/hk/pals/].
Participants start/finish outside of Ross-Ade Stadium, the home of Purdue football. The half-marathon course travels through the gorgeous Purdue University Campus and parts of West Lafayette, while the 5k stays close to campus.
Take advantage of our incredible pricing and register before the next price increase! AS ALWAYS, PURDUE STUDENTS AND ACTIVE/RETIRED MILITARY MEMBERS GET $5.00 OFF THEIR ENTRY!
Participants start/finish outside of Ross-Ade Stadium, the home of Purdue football. The half-marathon course travels through the gorgeous Purdue University Campus and parts of West Lafayette, while the 5k stays close to campus.
Take advantage of our incredible pricing and register before the next price increase! AS ALWAYS, PURDUE STUDENTS AND ACTIVE/RETIRED MILITARY MEMBERS GET $5.00 OFF THEIR ENTRY!
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K, Presented by Franciscan Health
