What is the weather usually like on race day for the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K, Presented by Franciscan Health?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for West Lafayette, IN, October race mornings typically start near 45°F and warm to around 61°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 2 of the last 10 years.

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Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5K, Presented by Franciscan Health

West Lafayette, IN

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Where

Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette IN

Distances

Half · 5K

Typical weather

45–61°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

31–54°F

dry

2024

41–63°F

dry

2023

55–75°F

dry

2022

61–75°F

dry

2021

51–61°F

rain

2020

39–50°F

dry

2019

46–58°F

dry

2018

34–53°F

dry

2017

43–52°F

rain

2016

46–60°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24

Rain likely · 54–80°F

Saturday, Oct 24starts near 54°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 20 mph

About this race

BOILER UP on Saturday, October 24 at the 15th Annual Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k, Presented by the Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center! Join the crowd of 5,000+ competitors at this classic event outside of Ross-Ade Stadium, the home for Purdue football! The thrilling half-marathon course travels through the gorgeous Purdue University Campus and parts of West Lafayette! While the 5k sticks to the beautiful campus!

As always, Purdue students and active/retired Military members get $5.00 off their entry!