5k Challenge Run/Walk 2026 – West Lafayette, IN 2026

Date
April 12, 2026
Location
West Lafayette, IN
Venue
John R Wooden Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Start Time
8:00 PM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $60.00
Events
Student 5k Participant, Nonstudent 5k Participant, Virtual 5k
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 5K Challenge Run/Walk 2026 in West Lafayette starts at 8:00 PM, so plan your travel and pre-race routine accordingly for an evening event. Located on John R Wooden Drive in West Lafayette, Indiana, this running event offers a 1-mile distance option. Entry fees range from $30 to $60. The evening start time means you'll want to arrange accommodation nearby to avoid a rushed day or late-night drive after the race. West Lafayette's location in central Indiana provides relatively straightforward access via I-65 and local roads. Consider booking a hotel within a short distance of the venue to manage timing comfortably and allow time for packet pickup if required before the 8:00 PM start.

From the Race Organizer
CALLING ALL RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS AND SUPPORTERS: TAKE YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP AT THE 5K CHALLENGE! The 18th annual 5K Challenge is a race experience in Tippecanoe County that brings together the Boilermaker community and beyond to support innovative cancer research at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research. Since its start in 2008, the Challenge has had a powerful impact — generating more than $1 million to advance lifesaving science at the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research. The event brings real hope to survivors and their loved ones, proving that small steps lead to big change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 5k Challenge Run/Walk 2026 – West Lafayette, IN 2026?

5k Challenge Run/Walk 2026 – West Lafayette, IN 2026 takes place on April 12, 2026. The race is held in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Where is 5k Challenge Run/Walk 2026 – West Lafayette, IN 2026 held?

5k Challenge Run/Walk 2026 – West Lafayette, IN 2026 is held at John R Wooden Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906 in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Where can I find hotels near 5k Challenge Run/Walk 2026 – West Lafayette, IN 2026?

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