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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K is a half marathon and 5K event held in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- West Lafayette, IN
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling campus terrain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- purduehalf.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K
A fall race through the Purdue University campus and West Lafayette offering a half marathon and 5K with a festive Boilermaker atmosphere.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Flagship Purdue University community race
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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K held?
- In West Lafayette, Indiana.
- What distances does the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked October 5, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $80 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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