Taste of Portage Half Marathon will take you on a beautiful run through Portage, Wisconsin.
🌳 Race Course Details
Variety: A course with lots of variety as you make your way past several of our community parks and the paved Levee path on the Wisconsin River.
Swag: We will have cool swag, medals, and a huge downtown post-race block party/awards ceremony!
Date: See you on August 29, 2026!
Location: The race starts and finishes at the Columbia County Administration Building, located at 112 Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901.
🎉 Family Fun
Community Event: Bring your whole family and enjoy the race as part of our annual Taste of Portage Market Fair in downtown for the weekend.
Friday Night: Packets can be picked up at the event and you can stay to enjoy some live music and food.
Post-Race Party: After the race on Saturday, enjoy the downtown party with live music, kid’s entertainment, a classic car show, sidewalk sales, and lots of food and cold beverages!
🏨 Lodging Information
Special Rate: The Portage Best Western Resort Hotel & Conference Center is offering a special group rate for those staying over.
Reservation: To reserve a room at this special rate call 608-742-2200 (Ask for the Taste of Portage Marathon Room Rate).
Amenities: The Best Western has recently been renovated, offers an indoor heated pool, and a complimentary HOT breakfast.
🗺️ Course Maps
Availability: 5K Course Map and Half Marathon Course Maps (subject to change) will be posted on our website as the event gets closer.