Portage Winter Blast
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Event information
The Portage Winter Blast 2026 takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Portage, Michigan. The event is organized by Kalamazoo Area Runners and the City of Portage and is held at Loy Norrix High School, 606 E Kilgore Rd, Portage, MI 49001. The event program includes these distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K Run
- 5K Run/Walk
A PDF course map for the half marathon is provided. Course information for the 10K and 5K is listed as coming soon. Sponsors named for the event include Mitten Running Co., Kellogg, Gordan Water, and others.
Registration and logistics
Payment is required at registration and registration remains open until the start of each event. There are no paper registrations; day-of registrants need a mobile device to register. There is no shirt guarantee for transfers or registrations received after February 8, 2026.
Early registration fees and later tiers are listed as follows:
- Half Marathon: $55 until January 11 (includes tech long sleeve tee), $75 January 12 to February 21, $85 later.
- 5K/10K: $25 until January 11 (reduced fee without tech tee; shirt may be ordered for an extra $25), $30 January 12 to February 21, $35 later.
Packet pick-up is available Saturday, February 21 (11:00 am to 3:00 pm at Loy Norrix High School; extended 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Mitten Running Company) and race morning. Referral refunds are offered for participants who refer five or more new registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.