Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon - Purdue Employee · 5K Run/Walk - Purdue Employee · Half Marathon - 8:00am & more
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, 2 mi from the venue.
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.
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.
138
Days to train
- Race
- Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
Coming Up
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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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K is a running race held in West Lafayette, Indiana on October 24, 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 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in West Lafayette, Indiana at Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
Oct 24, 2026