Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 7:15AM CDT
- Location Portage, Wisconsin
- Price $39.55 - $82.03
- Races 2 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in beautiful Portage, Wisconsin! This exciting event promises a scenic course that winds through vibrant community parks and along the picturesque paved Levee path by the Wisconsin River. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 13.1-mile half marathon or the fun-filled 5K.
Kick off the weekend with packet pick-up and registration on Friday evening, August 28, at Market Square, followed by a night of live music and delicious food. On race day, both events start and finish at the Columbia County Administration Building, where a fantastic post-race block party awaits, featuring live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, a classic car show, and plenty of food and beverages. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to enjoy a weekend full of health, community, and celebration. Bring your family and friends to celebrate at the Taste of Portage Market Fair and make lasting memories in downtown Portage!
Kick off the weekend with packet pick-up and registration on Friday evening, August 28, at Market Square, followed by a night of live music and delicious food. On race day, both events start and finish at the Columbia County Administration Building, where a fantastic post-race block party awaits, featuring live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, a classic car show, and plenty of food and beverages. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to enjoy a weekend full of health, community, and celebration. Bring your family and friends to celebrate at the Taste of Portage Market Fair and make lasting memories in downtown Portage!
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.
Course Map Half Marathon [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/374/File/halfmarathonrouteflat1.jpg]
Course Map 5K [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/374/File/5kroute2026flat.jpg]
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 28, 2026
5pm-6:30pm 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)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
5:00am - Start Area Opens
5:45-7:00am Packet Pickup and registration for Half Marathon and 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
7:15am Start of Half Marathon at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
7:30am Start of 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
10:30am Awards Ceremony at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
Post-Race Party at Taste of Portage downtown event with live music, food, beverages, and activities for kids.
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.
Course Map Half Marathon [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/374/File/halfmarathonrouteflat1.jpg]
Course Map 5K [https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/374/File/5kroute2026flat.jpg]
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, August 28, 2026
5pm-6:30pm 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)
Saturday, August 29, 2026
5:00am - Start Area Opens
5:45-7:00am Packet Pickup and registration for Half Marathon and 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
7:15am Start of Half Marathon at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
7:30am Start of 5K at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
10:30am Awards Ceremony at Columbia County Administration Building (112 East Edgewater Street)
Post-Race Party at Taste of Portage downtown event with live music, food, beverages, and activities for kids.
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