Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon
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Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon and 5K
The Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon and 5K is scheduled for October 24, 2026 in West Lafayette, IN as the 15th annual running of the event. The race presentation is led by Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center and management is provided by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management. The field typically exceeds 5,000 participants.
Event features listed by the organizer include long sleeve participant shirts, event specific finisher medals, post race refreshments, and more than 250 awards. Race weekend programming includes an expo and packet pickup, an official pace team, and a published weekend schedule. Training and travel information are provided for participants.
The race coincides with the Feast of the Hunters’ Moon festival in the area, an event the organizer notes attracts over 40,000 attendees; local housing demand is expected to be high around race weekend. Entry pricing details include a $5.00 discount for Purdue students and for active or retired military members.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The organizer also lists supporting media and community sponsors and maintains pages for results and race photos from previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
