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Portage Winter Blast

Sun February 25, 2024 Kalamazoo, MI 49001 US Directions

Events

Half Marathon

8:00AM EST - 1:00PM EST

Half Marathon - NonBinary

8:00AM EST - 1:00PM EST

10K Run

8:20AM EST - 1:00PM EST

5K Run/Walk

8:10AM EST - 1:00PM EST

Place

606 E Kilgore Rd
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo, MI US 49001

Description

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

WINTER BLAST HALF MARATHON COURSE MAP

  

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WINTER BLAST 10K COURSE MAP

  Coming Soon!

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WINTER BLAST 5K COURSE MAP

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Race Contact Info

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Sponsors


Get a Refund By Referring Friends

Half Marathon Participants!  Refer 5 or more participants and get a refund of up to $20.00.

10k/5k Participants!  Refer 5 or more participants and get a refund of up to $10.00.

Referral registrations MUST be made using the special referral link provided at checkout.  Encourage your friends to join us at Winter Blast - Post to Facebook, Tweet and share via email!

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