Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location Portage, Wisconsin
- Price $39.55 - $66.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K, happening on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the charming city of Portage, Wisconsin! This vibrant event invites runners of all levels to experience a scenic course that winds through beautiful community parks and along the picturesque paved Levee path by the Wisconsin River.
Participants can look forward to cool swag, eye-catching medals, and an exhilarating downtown post-race block party complete with an awards ceremony! Bring the whole family to enjoy the festivities, including live music, kids' entertainment, a classic car show, and plenty of delicious food and beverages. The race kicks off and concludes at the Columbia County Administration Building, located at 112 Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901, where ample parking and portable restrooms are available. Make sure to capture those unforgettable moments with event photos! For those traveling from afar, the Best Western Resort Hotel is offering special rates for guests, making it easy to soak in all the excitement of the Taste of Portage Market Fair while you’re in town. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community celebration – mark your calendars for August 23rd!
Participants can look forward to cool swag, eye-catching medals, and an exhilarating downtown post-race block party complete with an awards ceremony! Bring the whole family to enjoy the festivities, including live music, kids' entertainment, a classic car show, and plenty of delicious food and beverages. The race kicks off and concludes at the Columbia County Administration Building, located at 112 Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901, where ample parking and portable restrooms are available. Make sure to capture those unforgettable moments with event photos! For those traveling from afar, the Best Western Resort Hotel is offering special rates for guests, making it easy to soak in all the excitement of the Taste of Portage Market Fair while you’re in town. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community celebration – mark your calendars for August 23rd!
Organiser's Description
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, kids 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 & 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!
NEED 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 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.
COURSE ROUTES -
5K Course Map and Half Marathon Course Maps (subject to change) will be posted on our website at www.portagewi.com [https://www.portagewi.com] as the event gets closer.
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, kids 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 & 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!
NEED 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 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.
COURSE ROUTES -
5K Course Map and Half Marathon Course Maps (subject to change) will be posted on our website at www.portagewi.com [https://www.portagewi.com] as the event gets closer.
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