Winter Blast 2026

Join us for the Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, a high-energy community celebration of health, wellness, and all things running! Hosted by runners, for runners, this event is the perfect tune-up for the Kalamazoo Marathon and an excellent way to warm up for winter.

Packet Pick-Up:

Saturday, Feb 21

11:00 am–3:00 pm: Loy Norrix High School

4:00 pm–6:00 pm: Mitten Running Company (extended hours!)

Sunday, Feb 22

6:30 am–8:00 am: Race-day pick-up at the event site

Registration:

Open right up until each race starts!

No paper forms, bring your phone if registering on race day.

Shirts are not guaranteed for transfers or registrations after Feb 8, 2026.

Race Start Times:

Half Marathon: 8:00 AM

5K: 8:10 AM

10K: 8:20 AM

Bundle up, lace up, and blast through winter with us! See you at the start line!

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• Happening on, 11th April, 07:00 am, Kal-Haven Trail Run 2026 in Oshtemo

Also check out other Sports events in Kalamazoo, Health & Wellness events in Kalamazoo.