Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon
Purdue students, alumni, and regional clubs fill this late October campus half, which starts outside Ross-Ade Stadium and mixes roads with city bike paths.
Every link above goes to the race, its timing provider, or an official registration partner. Last checked July 28, 2026.
Quick facts
- One of Indiana's biggest half marathon fields, with roughly 2,500 finishers in recent years.
- Open entry at a modest price, with discounts for Purdue students and military runners.
- Start and finish both sit outside Ross-Ade Stadium, so parking and gear stay in one spot.
- A wheelchair division has run alongside the half for more than a decade.
2026 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon
Few college-town halves pull a field this size. The race has grown into one of Indiana's largest half marathons, with a couple thousand finishers most years, and it stays cheap and open rather than capped or qualified. Purdue students and active or retired military get a discount, which keeps the front of the field young and the back of it broad.
Course
The route leaves from outside Ross-Ade Stadium and works through the heart of campus, past the Engineering Fountain, Purdue Mall, and Memorial Union, before picking up West Lafayette streets and the smooth bike path along Celery Bog Nature Area. It is all pavement and it all stays on the west side of the Wabash. Campus rollers keep it honest without ever turning into a hill course.
Race-day weather
Late October mornings here usually start in the 30s or 40s and warm slowly through the race. Wind across the open bike path stretches tends to matter more than temperature, and a cold start with a comfortable finish is the normal pattern.
Past Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon FAQ
When is the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon?
The 2026 Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon is on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
How do I register for the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon?
Register for the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/purdue-boilermaker-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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