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!
Book your stay EARLY!
This year's race is the same weekend as the Feast of the Hunters' Moon festival, hosted by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. The event attracts 40,000+ attendees to the area. Be sure to reserve your housing ASAP!
Event Highlights
Incredible Courses & Medals
Long-sleeve Tech Shirts
200+ Age Group Awards
Official Pacing Team
$5 Refund Refferals
Purdue Student Discount
Shirts, Medals & Awards
High-quality, soft-style shirts (unisex sizing) are included for those that pre-register by Thursday, October 15.
Half-Marathon & 5k Courses
The Half-marathon features many iconic areas on the Purdue University campus. Then you'll hop on the smooth, paved bike trail system, which travels along the western outskirts of campus and through the gorgeous Celery Bog Nature Area.
The exciting 5k route stay exclusively on the incredible Purdue University campus.
Packet Pickups
Pre-Race Expo
Friday, October 23
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Kurz Purdue Technology Center
(1281 Win Hentschel Blvd)
Raceday Pickup
Saturday, October 24
6:00am - 8:10am
Ross-Ade Stadium (near Joe Tiller Drive)
Official Pacing Team
Our official pacers are back to help you reach your goal at the 2026 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k! All pacers will be easy to spot, and holding a pace sign.
Official pacers will be announced later this summer/fall.
Post-race Beer Garden
Lafayette's own People's Brewing Company will host our post-race beer garden! All finishers 21+ (with ID) can redeem the tearoff tag on their race bib for one (1) free beer after crossing the finish line!
Grab a drink and celebrate your accomplishment!
$15 Refund Referrals
Get a $15 refund for every 3 people who signup using your Referral Link for either the half-marathon or 5k!
Share this link from your confirmation email with your friends/family. Once 3 of them signup with that link, you will receive your refund!
Questions? Contact us!
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