Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K is a running race on October 24, 2026 in West Lafayette, IN, with entry fees from $18 to $75.
- Date
- October 24, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $18–$75
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
BOILER UP on Saturday, October 24 at the 15th Annual Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k, Presented by the Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center! Join the crowd of 5,000+ competitors at this classic event outside of Ross-Ade Stadium, the home for Purdue football!
The thrilling half-marathon course travels through the gorgeous Purdue University Campus and parts of West Lafayette! While the 5k sticks to the beautiful campus!
As always, Purdue students and active/retired Military members get $5.00 off their entry!
Events
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
61°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette Purdue Univ Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About West Lafayette, IN
Population
44,802
as of 2023
City 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
93
Days to train
- Race
- Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
Oct 24, 2026