Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K

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112 East Edgewater Street, Portage WI

Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Taste of Portage Half Marathon

Taste of Portage Half Marathon will take you on a beautiful run through Portage, Wisconsin.

Taste of Portage Half Marathon will be 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. We will have cool swag, medals, and a huge downtown post-race block party/awards ceremony! See you in August!

🎉 Family Fun and Events

Bring your whole family and enjoy the race as part of our annual Taste of Portage Market Fair in downtown for the weekend.

Packet Pickup: Friday night packets can be picked up at the event.
Live Music: Stay to enjoy some live music and food.
Post-Race Celebration: After the race, you and your family can enjoy the downtown party.
Activities: Kid’s entertainment, a classic car show, sidewalk sales, and specials in our businesses.

📍 Location and Logistics

The Taste of Portage Half Marathon & 5K will start and finish in downtown Portage at the Columbia County Administration Building, located at 112 Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901.

Parking: There will be plenty of parking here.
Restrooms: Portable bathrooms will be available.
Event Photos: Event photos are encouraged!

🏨 Lodging Information

NEED LODGING? The Portage Best Western Resort Hotel & Conference Center (2701 South County Highway CX, Portage) is offering a special group rate for those staying over and who are in town for the Taste of Portage Half Marathon.

Reservation: To reserve a room at this special rate call 608-742-2200.
Room Rate: Ask for the Taste of Portage Marathon Room Rate.
Facilities: The Best Western has recently been renovated, offers an indoor heated pool and a complimentary HOT breakfast.