Portage Winter Blast 2026

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon/10K/5K is hosted by Kalamazoo Area Runners and the City of Portage in a community celebration of health and wellness.

A race for runners, hosted by runners - a great training event for the Kalamazoo Marathon.

📦 Packet Pick Up

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday, February 21st, 11:00am – 3:00pm

Packet Pick-Up and Expo will be at Loy Norrix High School.

EXTENDED SATURDAY PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday, February 21st, 4:00pm-6:00pm

We are pleased to offer extended hours for packet pick-up at Mitten Running Company - 6290 S Westnedge Ave Ste A, Portage, MI 49002.

EVENT DAY PACKET PICK-UP: Sunday, February 22nd, 6:30 am - 8:00 am

Participants can also pick up on race morning at the event site.

📝 Registration

Payment must be made: when you register. Registration will remain open until the start of each event.

No paper registrations: If you are planning to register day of, please bring a mobile device that you can register on.

No shirt guarantee: for transfers or registrations received after February 8th, 2026.

⏰ Race Times

• Half Marathon: 8:00 a.m. start time
• 5k: 8:10 a.m. start time
• 10k: 8:20 a.m. start time

💰 Registration Fees

• Half Marathon: $55 - Until January 11th ($10 discount for KAR members) FEES INCLUDE TECH LONG SLEEVE TEE SHIRT.
• Half Marathon: $75 - January 12th to February 21st
• Half Marathon: $85 - February 22nd and February 23rd
• 5K/10K: $25 - Until January 11th ($5 discount for KAR members) REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE WITHOUT A TECH TEE SHIRT. PARTICIPANTS MAY ORDER A SHIRT WITH A $25 EXTRA CHARGE.
• 5K/10K: $30 - January 12th to February 21st
• 5K/10K: $35 - February 22nd and February 23rd

🎉 Sponsors

• Mitten Running Co.
• Kellogg
• Gordan Water
• Best Way Disposal
• Imperial Beverage
• Country Fresh
• WLLA
• Athletico
• Fresh Thyme
• Big Apple Bagel
• Gazelle Sports

For more information, visit the official race page: Portage Winter Blast.