On October 18, 2025, the Purdue Boilermaker weekend invites nearly 5,000 participants to a celebratory race day starting and finishing at Ross‑Ade Stadium. The half‑marathon route showcases iconic campus landmarks, the Celery Bog nature trail, and scenic West Lafayette neighborhoods, while the 5 km stays closer to Purdue’s heart. Presented by Franciscan Health, the event includes official timing, finisher medals, long‑sleeve shirts, aid stations, medical and pace-team support, and awards in age‑group and overall categories. It also supports the Purdue Athletes Life Success (PALS) Program, benefiting underserved youth, with student and military participants receiving discounts.
Races
Half Marathon
5 km
Race Date:
18 October, 2025
Organized by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management in partnership with Franciscan Health and hosted at Purdue University, this half marathon starts and finishes outside Ross‑Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, and follows a scenic route through campus, over the Wabash River, and along the Celery Bog Nature Area. The 14th annual race will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a scheduled start time of 8:00 am EDT.
Race Date:
18 October, 2025
Also organized by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management and presented by Franciscan Health, the timed 5 K starts outside Ross‑Ade Stadium and winds through campus areas, including highlights like the Slayter Center and France A. Córdova Rec Center. The event begins at 8:40 am EDT on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in West Lafayette.
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FAQs
What is the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
How long is the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
Where does the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
Organized by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management in partnership with Franciscan Health and hosted at Purdue University, this half marathon starts and finishes outside Ross‑Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, and follows a scenic route through campus, over the Wabash River, and along the Celery Bog Nature Area. The 14th annual race will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a scheduled start time of 8:00 am EDT.
The Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon takes place in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
Organized by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management in partnership with Franciscan Health and hosted at Purdue University, this half marathon starts and finishes outside Ross‑Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, and follows a scenic route through campus, over the Wabash River, and along the Celery Bog Nature Area. The 14th annual race will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with a scheduled start time of 8:00 am EDT.
How long is the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
The Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon take place?
The Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon takes place in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Purdue Boilermaker Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
How long is the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
Where does the Purdue Boilermaker 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
How can I prepare for the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
Also organized by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management and presented by Franciscan Health, the timed 5 K starts outside Ross‑Ade Stadium and winds through campus areas, including highlights like the Slayter Center and France A. Córdova Rec Center. The event begins at 8:40 am EDT on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in West Lafayette.
The Purdue Boilermaker 5K is 5km long.
The Purdue Boilermaker 5K takes place in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
Runna classifies the Purdue Boilermaker 5K elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
Also organized by Tuxedo Brothers Event Management and presented by Franciscan Health, the timed 5 K starts outside Ross‑Ade Stadium and winds through campus areas, including highlights like the Slayter Center and France A. Córdova Rec Center. The event begins at 8:40 am EDT on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in West Lafayette.
How long is the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
The Purdue Boilermaker 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Purdue Boilermaker 5K take place?
The Purdue Boilermaker 5K takes place in West Lafayette, IN, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
Runna classifies the Purdue Boilermaker 5K elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Purdue Boilermaker 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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