Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 7145 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
October 10, 2026
Whether you want to kick start your fitness journey, run a real cross-country course, or relive your glory days; our annual Glory Days 5K is the event for you!
This 5K is open to the entire community including any spectators and/or coaches who are coming with their student athlete.
This is one-of-a-kind chance to share the course that has been completed by thousands and thousands of high school and middle school athletes including some of the fastest runners in the nation!
Cost:
$25 Pre-registered by October 10 at 5 PM, includes a short sleeve Portage Invite race t-shirt.
$30 Day of race/onsite registration (Availability of t-shirts and sizes cannot be guaranteed with onsite registration.)
Onsite Registration/Packet Pickup:
Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM behind Portage West Middle School
Top 50 runners receive a medal!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portage, MI
Population
49,015
as of 2023
Elevation
873 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 7145 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational?
- Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational is a running race held in Portage, Michigan on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Portage, Michigan at 7145 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational
Oct 10, 2026