Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
The Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon and 5K take place in West Lafayette, IN on October 24, 2026 as the 15th annual running of the event. The field typically exceeds 5,000 competitors. The weekend program includes an expo and packet pickup, an official pace team, and published race results and photos.
Race amenities listed for the event include long sleeve participant shirts, event specific finisher medals, post race refreshments, and more than 250 awards. Purdue students and active or retired military members receive a five dollar discount on entry.
The schedule and course information are provided by the organizers, and the event offers separate course options for the two distances. The race is held the same weekend as the Feast of the Hunters Moon festival hosted by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association, an event that draws over 40,000 attendees to the area.
Event management is provided by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management. Additional event sections address training, travel, volunteer opportunities, sponsors, and charity partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
