Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education

The Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education is an annual event held at Cumberland Park in West Lafayette, Indiana. Celebrating its 10th year in 2025, the event offers 5K and 10K races, a Kids Run for ages 12 and under, and a Virtual Challenge. The course features wide paths through Cumberland Park and a loop around the pond in Purdue Research Park, with water stops every 1-2 miles.

The race is family-friendly, stroller- and dog-friendly, and encourages team participation, with school teams earning mini grants for recess and P.E. equipment. Awards are mailed to top finishers, and the event supports the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.