From the Organizer
What does Walk Like Woodie celebrate?
The culture of FIRST Robotics embodies numerous experiences, we embody our guiding principles through our actions and our words - we share these principles through our core values, we act with gracious professionalism, and when we compete we engage in what we call Coopertition®. You are invited to share examples and stories - add #walkLikeWoodie - of core values at work, Gracious Professionalism® in action, Coopertition® unfolding, and other examples of the culture of FIRST Robotics.
You’re invited to join the FIRST Robotics community in celebrating what makes us special, our humanity. Register online to join your local event.
Event Schedule
9:00am - 10:00am EST - Check-in
10:00am EST - Kickoff speaker
10:00am - 12:00pm EST - STEM Celebration Walk
Map
TBA
Event Details
- Location: Southwestern Middle School (2100 W 800 S, Lafayette, IN 47909)
- Cost: $15 *Shirt included with registration
- Under 10 years old free
- 4-walker price: $50
- 10-walker price: $120
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
68°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lafayette 8 S, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lafayette, IN
Population
70,650
as of 2023
City Elevation
652 ft
Nearest Airport
LAF
Purdue University Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 55 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 Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
109
Days to train
- Race
- Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 2100 W 800 South, Lafayette, IN
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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 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 Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central?
- Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central is a running race held in Lafayette, Indiana on October 10, 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 Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Lafayette, Indiana at 2100 W 800 South. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Walk Like Woodie 2025 - Central
Oct 10, 2026