The 13th annual Challenge 5K run/walk is a race in Tippecanoe County that incorporates the community and Purdue University faculty, staff, students, and student-athletes.
Take your next giant leap! Register to race or raise funds, share with family and friends, or pledge to a participant or team today.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
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The race is just the beginning. Thanks to our generous sponsors, 100% of the money raised directly supports lifesaving cancer research at Purdue. With every small step, we’re closer to a cure!
The Challenge, which has generated more than $1 million since 2008, reminds the community that Purdue cancer research provides hope to survivors. The race is an opportunity to honor loved ones lost to or fighting cancer, and the names of participating cancer survivors will be shown on the jumbotron at Ross-Ade Stadium.
RUN. WALK. IMPACT. CURE. |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding the 5K:
Office of Special Events
specialevents@purdueforlife.org
765-494-0900
Questions regarding cancer research:
Purdue Center for Cancer Research
cancerresearch@purdue.edu
765-494-9129
cancerresearch.purdue.edu
For safety reasons, scooters are not allowed along the race route.
Registration fees
Fundraise Only
Is running not for you? Sign up to create a personalized fundraising page to share with family and friends!
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Register for Fundraise OnlyFreeJan 7 - Apr 9
Student
Price changes in 1 month 20 days-
Join us for the 5K race as a student participant.
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Register for Student$25.00Now registering Jan 7 – Mar 9
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$30.00Mar 10 – Apr 9
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Nonstudent
Price changes in 1 month 20 days-
Join us for the 5K race.
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Register for Nonstudent$30.00Now registering Jan 7 – Mar 9
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$35.00Mar 10 – Apr 9
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Sleep in for the Challenge: Student
Price changes in 1 month 20 days-
Want to participate on a team but don't feel like running? Register to "sleep in" on race day, and your registration fee will be a donation (you'll still receive a Challenge 5K shirt).
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Register for Sleep in for the Challenge: Student$25.00Now registering Jan 7 – Mar 9
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$30.00Mar 10 – Apr 9
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Sleep in for the Challenge: Nonstudent
Price changes in 1 month 20 days-
Want to participate on a team but don't feel like running? Register to "sleep in" on race day, and your registration fee will be a donation (you'll still receive a Challenge 5K shirt).
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Register for Sleep in for the Challenge: Nonstudent$30.00Now registering Jan 7 – Mar 9
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$35.00Mar 10 – Apr 9
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Fundraising and Donations
We invite you to participate in our quest for effective treatments and cures.
Join us by creating a personalized fundraising page, and share it with family and friends for a chance to win one of the 2022 Challenge 5K awards!
You do not have to be registered in the race to participate as a team member for fundraising!
2022 Challenge 5K Awards
Running a fast time isn't the only way to win an award at the Challenge 5K run/walk. We offer awards for fundraising and volunteering, too! |
Awards will be given for the most money raised as an individual, community group, faculty/staff group, and student group at the conclusion of the race. 
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE AWARD
Recognizes the team that achieves the highest fundraising goal.
LEROY KEYES AWARD
Recognizes the Purdue faculty/staff team that achieves the highest fundraising goal.
TYLER TRENT STUDENT CHALLENGE AWARD
Recognizes the Purdue student team that achieves the highest fundraising goal. #TylerStrong
CHALLENGE 5K RUN/WALK OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD
Recognizes an outstanding Challenge 5K volunteer.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Beth Early | $533.35 |
| 2 | David Thompson | $107.35 |
| 3 | Trevor Kaye | $107.35 |
| 4 | Patricia Madison | $107.35 |
| 5 | Eva Yount | $100.00 |
Top teams
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Sisters for Life$1,115.15 Raised$2,500.00 Goal |
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Little Boilers Against CancerRaised:$54.10 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Rachael
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Rachael StainkoRaised: $54.10 |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Sara
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Sara NemtudaRaised: $32.80 |
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View fundraiser page for Steve
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Steve Snyder$27.48 Raised$200.50 Goal |
Event schedule
- April 8 4:00 PM EDT - Packet pickup begins at Ross-Ade Stadium near main entrance
- April 8 6:30 PM EDT - Packet pickup closes
- April 9 7:00 AM EDT - Packet pickup and registration begin at Ross-Ade Stadium near main entrance
- April 9 8:00 AM EDT - Runners and walkers line up
- April 9 8:05 AM EDT - Welcome and warm-up
- April 9 8:15 AM EDT - Packet pickup and registration close
- April 9 8:30 AM EDT - Race starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Office of Special Events
- Phone
- +1 765-494-0900
- Website
- Visit website
