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 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon and Zeigler Kalamazoo Half 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.
There is no paper registrations. If you are planning to register day of, please bring a mobile device that you can register on.
There is 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 1st ($10 discount for KAR members) FEES INCLUDE TECH LONG SLEEVE TEE SHIRT
- Half Marathon: $75 – January 2nd through February 21st
- Half Marathon: $85 – February 21st and February 22nd
- 5K/10K: $35 – Until January 1st ($5 discount for KAR members) FEES INCLUDE TECH LONG SLEEVE TEE SHIRT
- 5K/10K: $40 – January 2nd through February 21st
- 5K/10K: $45 – February 21st and February 22nd
Sponsors
Mitten Running Co.
Greenleaf Hospitality
Gordan Water