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Race Info
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!
Events
Half Marathon
Shirts, Medals & Awards!
Registrants will receive an amazing long-sleeve shirt (guaranteed through Oct. 9), high-quality finisher medal, excellent post-race refreshments, and will even have the chance to win an age-group or overall award!
Course Info
Half-Marathon - 8:00am start
Enjoy a beautiful route that highlights many iconic areas on the Purdue University campus and West Lafayette! Some notable campus locations you'll travel past are the David Ross Memorial and Garden, Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering, Purdue Mall, Engineering Fountain, and Memorial Union. Then hop on a smooth, rolling bike trail that takes you through lovely Celery Bog Nature Area and finishes back outside Ross-Ade stadium!
5k - 8:40am start
The fun 5k route also starts/finishes at Ross-Ade Stadium, but sticks close to Purdue's campus. Highlighted sights along the route include the Slayter Center for the Performing Arts, France A. Córdova Rec Center, Intramural Gold Playing Fields, the Ackerman-Allen Golf Course, and McCormick Woods Trail.
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.
$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.
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
$495
Raised of $20,000
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