The Water Drop 5K Run/Walk and the Kids Water Droplet Run return to Lafayette, Indiana on July 11th. The race is capped at 200 participants for the adult 5K run/walk. Race morning in Lafayette finds runners assembling at Tapawingo Park, a sprawling green space where the air cools with the early summer dawn. The temperature hovers around 19 to 24 degrees Celsius by race start time, feeling just warm enough without being oppressive. Expect a mix of sunlight and patches of shade as you navigate the course. The event has been running for several years now, growing in both popularity and community spirit with over two hundred participants each year. The funds raised support local charities that help underprivileged children access essential healthcare services. Course and conditions on race day will see runners starting from Tapawingo Park, a 5K hard and dry surface providing an invigorating challenge through the neighborhood streets of Lafayette. A bus service ensures a smooth transition for those preferring not to run into town early; this year’s start sees the last shuttle leaving promptly at 7:45 AM so that runners can line up by 8 AM. The race features both adult and Kids Water Droplet Run distances, with registration available online or on-site. Pre-race packet pick-up is convenient for those who wish to avoid lines; it will be held from July 10th at the John Dennis Wellness Center in West Lafayette. Race-day registration opens early for kids aged 5-7 years old and closes promptly by 8:30 AM.
5K RUN/WALK 5K • Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: $29.20
Kids Water Droplet Run Start: 08:00:00 • Fee: Free
Logistics begin with the option to register online via https://raceroster.com/events/2026/119378/water-drop-5k-runwalk-water-droplet-kids-run. The 5K fee is $29.20, while kids can join in for free. Register by July 10th at the John Dennis Wellness Center or on race day from 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM at Tapawingo Park. Bibs will be picked up either during pre-race packet pick-up times or on race morning. For first-timers, ensure you bring your registration confirmation and ID for age verification if required. The start location is Tapawingo Park; familiarize yourself with the area to avoid getting lost before the big day. The Water Drop 5K Run/Walk returns again this year at Tapawingo Park in Lafayette, Indiana on July 11th. This race matters because it supports local children’s healthcare initiatives and brings together runners of all ages under one sunny sky.
Races Offered
5K RUN/WALK
Jul 11, 2026
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5K
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08:00
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$29.20
Kids Water Droplet Run
Jul 11, 2026
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0.8K
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Running
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08:00
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Free
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Lafayette.
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19.4° / 29.0°
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20.3° / 30.2°
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Avg sunshine hours
11h 57m
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Avg rainfall
2.9 mm
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Avg snowfall
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Avg wind speed
9.8 km/h (Light breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
High
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Course conditions
Hard and dry surface
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Max UV Index
Very High (8.0)
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Humidity
73.6%
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Sunrise
06:31
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Sunset
21:13
About Lafayette
Learn more about the host city, Lafayette.
Lafayette is the county seat of Tippecanoe County, Central Indiana. It is located 2 hours southeast of Chicago and 1 hour northwest of Indianapolis. The Greater Lafayette metropolitan area consists of the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette. The combined population is 97,000. Neighboring West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, a large, prestigious public university.
