The Oaken Bucket Game Run Route

A FUNDRAISER FOR HOMELESSNESS

THE ROUTE

The "Run The Ball" fundraiser is all about bringing together IU and Purdue to work towards a common goal – tackling homelessness in our communities. Together, we'll raise money to support and uplift those around us and make a true difference.

Running 100 miles from West Lafayette to Bloomington

All proceeds go directly to battling homelessness

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Ross-Ade Stadium, Purdue University

The starting line. Purdue’s home turf. Ross-Ade Stadium marks the kickoff to the Oaken Bucket Game Run, where Purdue FIJI takes the football for the first leg of the race.

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Steven Beering Drive & Tower Drive

Early in the race, our runners carve through the iconic Purdue campus, passing familiar paths where Boilermakers have walked for generations.

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US-231/US-52 E – The Open Road to Crawfordsville

After leaving campus, the run heads south, where our runners start covering serious miles. This leg will test their endurance as they push toward Crawfordsville.

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Crawfordsville, IN – Small-Town Pride

Our runners continue down US-231 through Crawfordsville, known for its warm community spirit and Hoosier hospitality.

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Brick Chapel United Methodist Church

This historic church on US-231 is the official handoff point between Purdue FIJI and Indiana FIJI. Here, our Boilermakers pass the football to their Hoosier counterparts, symbolizing not just the rivalry, but the unity of this cause.

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Greencastle, IN – DePauw Tiger Territory

As we pass through Greencastle, home of DePauw University, the energy is high and our IU FIJI runners push toward the home stretch.

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Spencer, IN – Rolling Hills, Open Roads

Passing through Spencer, the race begins to close in on Bloomington. Our runners push forward, driven by the knowledge that Memorial Stadium is within reach.

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Memorial Stadium, Indiana University

IU’s Memorial Stadium stands tall as the end of the journey. After 100 miles and a football hand-off, our runners finish where the big game is set to kick off. Cheers, high fives, and a sense of accomplishment flood the air as we cross the finish line—not just for the glory of the rivalry, but for the causes we’ve supported along the way.

RUN THE BALL

RUN THE BALL