Portage Winter Blast

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. 
Packet Pick Up
This year the packet pick-up will be curbside packet pick up at KELC Events - Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center (1417 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo, MI 49001). The pick-up will be drive-thru style and does not require you to even get out of your car. There will be packet pick-up offered 
All registered runners will receive their bib and shirt (if included/purchased). 
Early Packet Pickup Saturday. February 24th 11am – 3pm 
You can also pick up on race morning at the event site. 
Registration
There is no shirt guarantee for transfers or registrations received after February 9th, 2024.
Race Times
Half Marathon: 8:00 a.m. start time5k: 8:10 a.m. start time10k: 8:20 a.m. start time
Registration Fees
Half Marathon: $55 - Until January 7th ($10 discount for KAR members) FEES INCLUDE TECH LONG SLEEVE TEE SHIRT.Half Marathon: $75 - January 8th to February 23rdHalf Marathon: $85 - February 24th and February 25th 5K/10K: $25 - Until January 7th ($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 8th to February 23rd5K/10K: $35 - February 24th and February 25th
 
Sponsors
Susan G. Komen
Epredia
Armor Physical Therapy
Gordon Water
Imperial Beverage
Kellogg
Country Fresh
Gazelle Sports
U-Haul 
Big Apple Bagel