A FUNDRAISER FOR HOMELESSNESS
A FUNDRAISER FOR HOMELESSNESS
THE ROUTE
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.
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.
Ross-Ade Stadium, Purdue University
Ross-Ade Stadium, Purdue University
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.
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.
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.
Steven Beering Drive & Tower Drive
Steven Beering Drive & Tower Drive
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.
Early in the race, our runners carve through the iconic Purdue campus, passing familiar paths where Boilermakers have walked for generations.
Early in the race, our runners carve through the iconic Purdue campus, passing familiar paths where Boilermakers have walked for generations.
US-231/US-52 E – The Open Road to Crawfordsville
US-231/US-52 E – The Open Road to Crawfordsville
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.
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.
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.
Crawfordsville, IN – Small-Town Pride
Crawfordsville, IN – Small-Town Pride
Crawfordsville, IN – Small-Town Pride
Our runners continue down US-231 through Crawfordsville, known for its warm community spirit and Hoosier hospitality.
Our runners continue down US-231 through Crawfordsville, known for its warm community spirit and Hoosier hospitality.
Our runners continue down US-231 through Crawfordsville, known for its warm community spirit and Hoosier hospitality.
Brick Chapel United Methodist Church
Brick Chapel United Methodist Church
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.
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.
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.
Greencastle, IN – DePauw Tiger Territory
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.
As we pass through Greencastle, home of DePauw University, the energy is high and our IU FIJI runners push toward the home stretch.
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.
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.
