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Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education

Date
September 20, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Kids Run & more
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From the Organizer

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.  

Events

5K9:45 AMRegister →
10K9:45 AMRegister →
Kids Run9:30 AMRegister →
Virtual Challenge8:45 AMRegister →
Bike Rider (course monitor)8:30 AMRegister →
Course Marshal8:30 AMRegister →
Check In7:45 AMRegister →
Finish Line8:30 AMRegister →
Sweeper8:30 AMRegister →
Water Stop8:15 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

76°

Typical Low

52°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette Purdue Univ Ap, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:34 AMSunset 7:50 PMDaylight 12h 16m

Host City

About West Lafayette, IN

Population

44,802

as of 2023

Elevation

603 ft

Nearest Airport

LAF

Purdue University Airport · 2 mi

Major Hub

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 58 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education
Date
September 20, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education?
Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education is a running race held in West Lafayette, Indiana on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education?
Sunday, September 20, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana at 3101 N Salisbury St, West Lafayette, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education

Sep 20, 2026

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