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 and our race is presented by Aspirus Health. \; \;
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\nRACE SIGN UP: \;https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Portage/TasteofPortage12Marathonand5K
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\nCOURSE ROUTE \;- \; TBA \;
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\nEVENT 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 8/3 \;to guarantee)\, medals\, and a huge downtown post-race block party/awards ceremony!
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\nBring 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&rsquo\;s entertainment\, a classic car show\, sidewalk sales and specials in our businesses and of course lots of food and cold beverages to enjoy!
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\nThe 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.
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Aspirus will be onsite with us! \; Aspirus is proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of this year'\;s Taste of Portage Half Marathon. As part of our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our community\, we will be hosting a sponsorship tent to provide a welcoming presence for participants\, volunteers\, and spectators throughout the event.
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Our Aspirus ambulance team will also be on-site as a public relations and community outreach opportunity\, showcasing the emergency medical services we provide and helping community members learn more about the care available close to home.
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Visitors are encouraged to stop by our tent to meet members of the Aspirus team\, pick up Aspirus promotional items\, and access basic first-aid supplies such as bandages and ice packs if needed.
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We look forward to cheering on the runners and celebrating another successful community event in Portage!
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\nEVENT SCHEDULE
\nFriday\, August 28\, 2026
\n5pm-6:30pm &ndash\; 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)
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\nSaturday\, August 29\, 2026
\n5:00am - Start Area Opens
\n5:30-7:00am \; &ndash\; Packet Pickup and registration for Half Marathon and 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
\n7:15am &ndash\; Start of Half Marathon at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
\n7:30am \; &ndash\; Start of 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
\n10:30am &ndash\; Awards Ceremony at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
\n11:00am-5pm \; &ndash\; Post-Race Party at Taste of Portage downtown event with live music\, food\, beverages\, and activities for kids.
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\nLODGING
\nThe 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. \n\n