Discounted entry fees to 16th annual Carmel Marathon event races available for faculty, staff, families

March 26, 2026 Purdue Today

Human Resources is offering faculty, staff and their immediate family members 50% off race registration fees for the 16th annual Carmel Marathon Weekend events. The discount applies to all race distances taking place April 18 in Carmel, Indiana.

This is the fourth year Purdue has offered discounts for the Carmel Marathon event races. Discounted entry fees to the event align with the Your Path Wellness Program and support the physical health, financial wellness and behavioral health pillars of the program.

Race weekend

On Friday, April 17, runners and walkers are invited to the Fitness Expo and Packet Pickup at the Pro X Athlete sports complex.

Time: Friday, April 17, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET
Location: 651 E. 191st St., Westfield

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

Also on Friday, a prerace pasta dinner will be available from 5-9:30 p.m. ET at the Renaissance Hotel, 11925 N. Meridian St. Spots can be reserved online here.

Race day events

The weekend offers four races, all of which take place on Saturday, April 18. Individuals can register for whichever race best suits them.

All races start and finish north of the Palladium on City Centre Drive.

Marathon — 26.2 miles (Boston Marathon Qualifier)
Half-Marathon — 13.1 miles
10K — 6.2 miles
5K — 3.1 miles

Purdue employees and their immediate family members can register via the designated registration link, which is exclusive to Purdue. The 50% discount (valid for registration fees for all race distances) is automatically applied with this link.

Get ready

The event is open to everyone from elite athletes to novice runners, as well as walkers. Those who are interested in warming up 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.