Portal Fish Day Run/Walk/Roll
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Overview
The Portal 41st Fish Day Run, Walk, and Roll takes place in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This annual event serves as the kickoff for the Saturday activities of the traditional Port Fish Days Festival. The routes are managed by RaceDayEvents and take participants through scenic areas including the Lake Michigan shoreline, Coal Dock Park, and the marina's boardwalk.
The event offers three distinct distance options to accommodate different types of movement:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- Captains Course - a flat route designed for wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers.
Course Details
The 5K (3.1 mile) course begins and ends at Coal Dock Park. The route follows a path along South Wisconsin Street and East Grand Avenue, utilizing pedestrian paths to access the boardwalk. Participants travel north along the boardwalk and marina, continuing onto North Lake Street and Hales Trail. The course then transitions to the Ozaukee Interurban Trail heading south, passes through Harborview Lane, and returns to the finish line at Coal Dock Park via the boardwalk.
Information and Requirements
The event is organized by Portal, Inc., a non-profit organization that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proceeds go toward supporting adult life skills learning, employment services, and social recreation.
Participants must follow specific safety guidelines. Children under the age of five are required to be supervised at all times. The event only allows service animals; pets are not permitted at Coal Dock Park. Packet pick-up is available on the Friday before the event at the Port Washington State Bank Community Room or on the morning of the event at Coal Dock Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
