Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
October 24, 2026
Ross-Ade Stadium · West Lafayette, USA
About
The 15th Annual Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K, presented by the Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center, hosts 5,000+ competitors outside Ross-Ade Stadium. The half-marathon travels through the Purdue University campus and West Lafayette, including a paved bike trail through the Celery Bog Nature Area, while the 5K stays on the Purdue campus.
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Start
Ross-Ade Stadium
Start time
8:00am
Entry fee
$85.00
Weather
Cool 12°C
Pack this
- Long-sleeve base layer plus throwaway gloves for the 12°C start
- Two gels or chews, one taken at 45 and 75 minutes
- Handheld 500ml bottle with electrolyte tabs for between aid stations
- Photo ID and confirmation email for bib pickup
- Dry change of clothes and light jacket for post-race in the stadium
What you should know
- Both races start and finish at Ross-Ade Stadium; arrive 60 minutes early for parking and gear drop.
- Half marathon courses on campus roads typically close around 3:30; walkers should start at the back.
- At 12°C you will warm up fast — dress for about 10°C warmer than the start temperature.
- Aid stations sit roughly every 2-3km; carry your own fluid if you need more frequent sips.
- Headphones at low volume only — listen for traffic marshals and course directions on open-road sections.
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