Portage Winter Blast 2026

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 Kalamazoo 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 11th ($10 discount for KAR members) FEES INCLUDE TECH LONG SLEEVE TEE SHIRT.
• Half Marathon: $75 - January 12th to February 21st
• Half Marathon: $85 - February 22nd and February 23rd
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• 5K/10K: $25 - Until January 11th ($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 12th to February 21st
• 5K/10K: $35 - February 22nd and February 23rd

Sponsors

Mitten Running Co.

Kellogg

Gordan Water

Best Way Disposal

Imperial Beverage

Country Fresh

WLLA

Athletico

Fresh Thyme

Big Apple Bagel

Gazelle Sports