The 17th 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.
CALLING ALL RUNNERS, WALKERS, STROLLERS AND SUPPORTERS: TAKE YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP AT THE 5K CHALLENGE!
This year, we're lighting the way forward with an electrifying new experience!
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 7:30 P.M. |
More fun. More impact. More than just a 5K.
Every step brings us closer to finishing cancer. |
Event schedule
- Fri, April 11, 2025 4:00 PM - Friday Packet pickup begins (Dauch Alumni Center - 403 W. Wood Street, W. Lafayette, IN 47906)
- Fri, April 11, 2025 6:30 PM - Friday Packet pickup closes
- Sat, April 12, 2025 6:00 PM - Packet pickup/registration next to the CoRec Parking Lot (Stadium Ave)
- Sat, April 12, 2025 7:00 PM - Runners and walkers line up
- Sat, April 12, 2025 7:05 PM - Welcome and warm-up
- Sat, April 12, 2025 7:15 PM - Packet pickup and registration close
- Sat, April 12, 2025 7:30 PM - Race starts
- Sat, April 12, 2025 7:45 PM - Post Race Celebration Begins
- Sat, April 12, 2025 8:30 PM - Awards Ceremony Begins (approx.)
Questions regarding the 5K |
Office of Special Events
specialevents@purdueforlife.org
765-494-0900
Questions regarding cancer research |
Purdue Institute for Cancer Research
765-494-9129
Registration fees
Student
Price changes in 2 days 12 hours-
Join us for the 5K race as a student participant. Children under 12 participate for free and do not need to register unless they want a bib/t-shirt.
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Register for Student$30.00
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 13 – Mar 11 -
$35.00Mar 12 – Apr 11
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Nonstudent
Price changes in 2 days 12 hours-
Join us for the 5K race.
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Register for Nonstudent$40.00
Early bird pricing
Now registering Jan 13 – Mar 11 -
$45.00Mar 12 – Apr 11
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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 13 - Apr 11
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Jane Miller | $1,000.00 |
| 2 | Maria Brown | $267.10 |
| 3 | Anonymous | $214.70 |
| 4 | Anonymous | $107.35 |
| 5 | Royce Foster | $107.35 |
Top teams
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Monday girliesRaised:$656.46 |
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Code CureRaised:$305.02 |
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Steak and PotatoesRaised:$253.68 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Kylee
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Kylee Brown$656.46 Raised$200.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Will
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Will King$537.82 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Eryn
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Eryn Sobczak$217.26 Raised$100.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Grant
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Grant Bell$143.98 Raised$500.00 Goal |
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View fundraiser page for Katherine
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Katherine Poulos$107.35 Raised$100.00 Goal |
