Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K

Come join us and participate in our Half Marathon and 5K that will be taking place during Taste of Portage weekend in downtown.

RACE SIGN UP 
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Portage/TasteofPortage12Marathonand5K 
(registration available 2/28/2023)

EVENT DETAILS
Taste of Portage Half Marathon will take you on a beautiful run through Portage, Wisconsin.

Taste of Portage Half Marathon will be a course with lots of variety as you make your way past several of our community parks and the paved Levee path on the Wisconsin River.  We will have cool swag, medals, and a huge downtown post-race block party/awards ceremony! See you in August!

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 25, 2023
4:00 – 6:30 pm – 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 26, 2023
5:00 a.m. - Start Area Opens

5:30 – 7:00 a.m.  – Packet Pickup for Half Marathon and 5K at Columbia County Administration Building ( 112 East Edgewater Street)

7:15 a.m. – Start of Half Marathon at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)

7:30 a.m.  – Start of 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
After completion of 5K or half marathon, enjoy a complimentary beverage courtesy of the Portage Chamber of Commerce at the downtown Taste of Portage event.  (Token for the beverage will be in your packet)

9:30 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk Award Ceremony at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)

10:30 a.m. – Half Marathon Award Ceremony at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Post-Race Party at Taste of Portage downtown event with live music, food, beverages, and activities for kids.


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 on August 25 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
Eligible awards are available for the following age groups for both male and female registrants.   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.

Half Marathon – Overall Male and Female Awards
1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male and female in the following age groups:
Age Groups:
19 and under | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+
 
5K – Overall Male and Female
1st, 2nd and 3rd place for male and female in the following age groups:
Age Groups:
12 and under | 13-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+

Register Today and Join Us in Portage on August 25 & 26, 2023.