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2026 Purdue Half & 5k

Saturday, Oct. 24 - 8:00am

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Thursday, October 22

Goodie Bag Stuffing -Thursday, Oct. 22

October 22, 2026

Details

Pre-fill goodie bags with flyers and other vendor materials

Location

Kurz Purdue Technology Center
1281 Win Hentschel Blvd

Friday, October 23

Goodie Bag Stuffing - Friday, Oct. 23

October 23, 2026

Details

Pre-fill goodie bags with flyers and other vendor materials

Location

Kurz Purdue Technology Center
1281 Win Hentschel Blvd

Packet Pickup - Friday, Oct. 23

October 23, 2026

Details

Distribute race materials to participants the DAY BEFORE the race.

Location

Kurz Purdue Technology Center
1281 Win Hentschel Blvd

Saturday, October 24

Volunteer Check-in

October 24, 2026

Details

Check volunteers in upon arrival on the provided tablet.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Packet Pickup - Saturday, Oct. 24

October 24, 2026

Details

Distribute race materials to participants ON raceday.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Gear Check

October 24, 2026

Details

Assist with collecting participant gear before the race, and retrieving gear for participants after they finish.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Water Station A

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station B

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station C

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station D

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station E

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station F

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station G

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Water Station H

October 24, 2026

Details

Setup and teardown water stations, and hand out cups to participants during the race.

Location

TBD

Cheering Zone

October 24, 2026

Details

Cheer for and encourage the runners as they pass by you along the route.

Location

Location Varies

Course Marshal

October 24, 2026

Details

Help to direct runners and walkers along the route.

Location

Location Varies

Medal Distribution

October 24, 2026

Details

Distribute medals to competitors after they cross the finish line.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Refreshment Distribution

October 24, 2026

Details

Distribute refreshments to competitors after they cross the finish line.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Award Distribution

October 24, 2026

Details

Hand out age-group awards to competitors.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Lead Biker

October 24, 2026

Details

Lead the race as the pacer.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Mile Marker Truck

October 24, 2026

Details

Help to place mile mark signs along the route.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

Cone Truck Truck

October 24, 2026

Details

Help to place cones along the route.

Location

North side of Ross-Ade Stadium
Joe Tiller Drive

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