Race Information

Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon
Kalamazoo, MI
City Location
Kalamazoo County
Feb 25, 2024 - Sunday
13.1M, 10K, 5K run
Virtual Option
  • Race Information
  • Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:

    The 12th Annual Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon/10K/5K is organized 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 Kalamazoo Marathon.

    Packet Pick Up

    EARLY PACKET PICK-UP: Saturday, February 24th, 11:00am – 3:00pm

    Packet Pick-Up will be at the Mitten Running Co. Store located in the Southland Mall – 6290 S Westnedge Ave Portage, MI 49002. 

    There will be signage in front of the store as well as in the parking lot to direct packet pick-up. They are located at Southland Mall so there will be plenty of parking available. Pick-up is a 15 minute or less task.  

    EVENT DAY PACKET PICK-UP: Sunday, February 25th, 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 - there will be NO payment accepted at packet pick-up or race day. 

    As well, there is no paper registrations. If you are planning to register day of, please bring a device that you can register on. 

    There is no shirt guarantee for transfers or registrations received after February 13th, 2024.

    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 13th ($10 discount for KAR members) FEES INCLUDE TECH LONG SLEEVE TEE SHIRT.
    • Half Marathon: $75 - January 14th to February 23rd
    • Half Marathon: $85 - February 24th and February 25th
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    • 5K/10K: $25 - Until January 13th ($5 discount for KAR members) REDUCED REGISTRATION FEE WITHOUT A TECH TEE SHIRT.  PARTICIPANTS MAY ORDER A SHIRT WITH A $25 EXTRA CHARGE.
    • 5K/10K: $30 - January 14th to February 23rd
    • 5K/10K: $35 - February 24th and February 25th

     

    Sponsors

    Mitten Running Co.

    Kellogg

    Gordan Water

    Best Way Disposal

    Imperial Beverage

    Country Fresh

    WLLA

    Athletico

    Fresh Thyme

    Big Apple Bagel

    Gazelle Sports

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