Events
Half Marathon
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Event 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).
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!
Shirts, Medals & Awards!
All registrants who signup by October 9 will receive an amazing long-sleeve shirt, high-quality finisher medal (event specific), excellent post-race refreshments, and will even have the chance to win an age-group or overall award!
$5 off for Students & Military
As always, we are proud to offer Purdue students and active/retired Military members a $5.00 discount off of their entry.
Course Maps
Participants in the half-marathon will enjoy a beautiful route that highlights many of the iconic areas on the Purdue University campus, as well as traveling through portions of West Lafayette, including the trail along running along the Celery Bog Nature Area!
The entire half-marathon course will stay in West Lafayette, and use a combination of roads and some of the city’s smooth bike paths!
Please note: On-course energy replacement gels will NOT be provided. If using your own, be sure to dispose of these at one of the many aid stations along the route.
Official Pacing Team
We are excited to once again offer official pacers to help you reach your goal at the 2025 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k! All pacers will be easy to spot, and holding a pace sign.
We will announce our pacers, later this summer/fall. Stay tuned!
Help Support PALS
Since 2012, the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K has raised over $136,000 for the Purdue Athletes Life Success Program, better known as PALS. This free summer camp gives children in Tippecanoe County, aged 8-14, an experience with lifetime benefits.
These children come from families with incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines.
Donate to PALS
$375
Raised of $20,000
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