
Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Portage, MI, with an entry fee of $30.
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
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
Population
49,015
as of 2023
City 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
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Glory Days 5K Community Run at The Portage Invitational
Oct 10, 2026