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.
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\nRACE SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Portage/TasteofPortage12Marathonand5K
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\nCOURSE ROUTE \;- \; Half Marathon Course Map \;&\; 5K Course Map (subject to change)
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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 8/4 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.
\nEvent photos are encouraged!
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\nEVENT SCHEDULE
\nFriday\, August 22\, 2025
\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 23\, 2025
\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.

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\nAWARDS
\nHalf Marathon
\nTop 3 Finishers for both Female and Male.
\nTop Female and Male in each age category listed.
\n19 and under| 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+
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\n5K
\nTop 3 Finishers for both Female and Male.
\nTop Female and Male in each age category listed.
\n19 and under| 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+
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\n***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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\nRegister Today and Join Us in Portage on August 22 \;&\; 23\, 2025.