Portage Winter Blast
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Portage Winter Blast 2027
The Portage Winter Blast is a community running event in Portage, Michigan, hosted by Kalamazoo Area Runners and the City of Portage. The event includes a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a new Double Blast option that combines the 5K and 10K.
Distances
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
- Double Blast: 5K and 10K
Packet pick-up is offered before and on race weekend. Early packet pick-up is scheduled at Mitten Running Company in Portage the day before the event. Event-day packet pick-up is available at Loy Norrix High School.
Registration opens on October 15, 2026. Payment is required at the time of registration and there are no paper registrations. Registration may remain open through race day. Registrants planning to register on the day of the event should be prepared to use a mobile device. Transfers or registrations received after February 7, 2027 are not guaranteed a shirt. All registration fees include a technical long sleeve tee shirt.
The event offers tiered registration fees that change by date and includes member discounts for Kalamazoo Area Runners. A post-race celebration is coordinated with One Well Brewing; each participant receives a ticket redeemable for one free beverage on select items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
