Saturday Aug 24, 2024
RACE SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Portage/TasteofPortage12Marathonand5K
COURSE ROUTE -
5K Course Map (subject to change)
Half Marathon Course Map (subject to change)
EVENT DETAILS: Taste of Portage Half Marathon will take you on a beautiful run through Portage, Wisconsin past several of our community parks and the paved Levee path on the Wisconsin River. We will have t-shirts (register by 8/14 to guarantee), medals, and a huge downtown post-race block party/awards ceremony!
Bring your whole family and enjoy the race as part of our annual Taste of Portage Market Fair in downtown for the weekend. Friday night packets can be picked up at the event and you can stay to enjoy some live music and food. After the race on Saturday, you and your family can enjoy the downtown party with live music, kid’s entertainment, a classic car show, sidewalk sales and specials in our businesses and of course lots of food and cold beverages to enjoy!
The Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K will start and finish in downtown Portage at the Columbia County Administration Building, located at 112 Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901. There will be plenty of parking here and portable bathrooms to use.
Event photos are encouraged!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 23, 2024
5pm-6:30pm – Packet pick-up and registration for Half Marathon and 5K at the Taste of Portage event happening at Market Square in downtown Portage. (140 East Cook Street)
Saturday, August 24, 2024
5:00am - Start Area Opens
5:30-7:00am – Packet Pickup and registration for Half Marathon and 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
7:15am – Start of Half Marathon at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
7:30am – Start of 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
10:30am – Awards Ceremony at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
11:00am-5pm – Post-Race Party at Taste of Portage downtown event with live music, food, beverages, and activities for kids.
COURSE ROUTE -
5K Course Map (subject to change)
Half Marathon Course Map (subject to change)
LODGING
The Portage Best Western Resort Hotel & Conference Center (2701 South County Highway CX, Portage) is offering a special group rate for those staying over and who are in town for the Taste of Portage Half Marathon. To reserve a room at this special rate call 608-742-2200. (Ask for the Taste of Portage Marathon Room Rate). The Best Western has recently been renovated, offers an indoor heated pool and a complimentary HOT breakfast.
AWARDS
Half Marathon
Top 3 Finishers for both Female and Male.
Top Female and Male in each age category listed.
19 and under| 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+
5K
Top 3 Finishers for both Female and Male.
Top Female and Male in each age category listed.
19 and under| 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+
***Please note that the awards will not be shipped. You can pick up your award at the Portage Chamber of Commerce office the following week if you will not be present at the awards ceremony.
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Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K
Come join us and participate in our Half Marathon and 5K that will be taking place during the Taste of Portage weekend. The course set up and timing is being coordinated by Race Day Events.
Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K