Race Countown
Half Marathon - 8:00am
5K Run/Walk - 8:40am
Race Info
BOILER UP on Saturday, October 18 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 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!
We are proud to support underserved youth locally through the Purdue Athletes Life Success Program (PALS).
Shirts, Medals & Awards!
High-quality, soft-style shirts (unisex sizing) are included for those that pre-register by Thursday, October 9. Sizing may be limited after this date.
All finishers will receive an amazing medal, AND we offer Overall + Age-Group Awards!
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Course Info
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.
$5 off for PU Students & Military
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.
Post-Race Beer Garden
New for 2025, our post-race beer garden will be hosted by Lafayette's own People's Brewing Co.! This locally owned brewery has been a staple of the community since 2009.
The beer garden will be located on the northside of Ross-Ade Stadium, just past the finish line. Those 21+ can use the bib tearoff tag for one free beer.
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.
$2,417
Raised of $20,000
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