Portland Half & HealthFest
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Portland Half & HealthFest
Portland Half & HealthFest is presented by Dawson's Recycling & Disposal and hosted by the Portland Chamber of Commerce. The sixth annual event takes place on January 16, 2027 at the Portland Community Center, 2000 Billy G. Webb, Portland, TX 78374.
The running event offers these distances:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
Each distance follows a mapped loop that runners complete one time. The half marathon route passes through NorthShore Country Club neighborhoods and natural scenery around Sunset Lake, and includes Memorial Parkway, Buddy Ganem Drive, US Highway 181, Broadway Avenue, and Indian Point Pier. Race registration includes a finisher medal, a tee shirt and a race bib. For a guaranteed shirt, registration must be completed by January 2, 2027.
Timing and results are provided by VFit Productions using an ULTRA UHF timing system with real time results. Event results and past event photos are available for previous years.
HealthFest runs alongside the races and offers free admission for attendees. The festival features health and wellness vendors, community information, and door prizes. Vendor fees are listed as Non Profit $75, Members $125, and Non Members $150. Volunteer roles include packet pickup, HealthFest staffing, finish line support, route setup and award presentation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
