Discounted entry fees available to 14th annual Carmel Marathon races for faculty, staff, families

As part of the Healthy Boiler Program mentality — and in support of its physical health, financial wellness and behavioral health pillars — Human Resources is offering discounted registration fees (50% off all race distances for faculty, staff and their families) for the 14th annual Carmel Marathon races. The event takes place April 12 and April 13 in Carmel, Indiana. This is the second year Purdue has offered Healthy Boiler discounts for the Carmel Marathon races.

To start the weekend, runners and walkers are invited to the Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup:

• Date and time: Friday, April 12 — 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET​
• Location: Drury Plaza Hotel (9625 N. Meridian St.)

Note: There is no packet pickup available on race morning; therefore, participants need to ensure their packets are picked up at some point on Friday during the Fitness Expo & Packet Pickup event. Picking up a packet for others is easy; no ID or confirmation email is required.

Race day events

The weekend offers five races, all of which take place on Saturday, April 13 (City Center Drive and Third Avenue). 

Individuals can register for whichever race best suits them:

• Marathon: 26.2 miles (Boston Marathon qualifier)
• Half-Marathon: 13.1 miles
• 10K: 6.2 miles
• 5K: 3.1 miles
• Marathon Relay (26.2 miles, four-person teams): approximately 6.55 miles per runner

The discount code (valid for 50% off registration fees for all race distances) is HEALTHYBOILER. Registration is available here.

Get ready

The event is open to runners from beginner to novice, as well as walkers. Those who are interested in training for the event can utilize the help of Purdue health coaches to get themselves ready to run (or walk!). Health coaches on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses are available to all benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan. To schedule with a health coach, call 765-494-0111. 

More information

More information is available on the official race website at www.carmelmarathon.com.