Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K
Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K is a running race on August 29, 2026 in Portage, WI, with entry fees from $35 to $70.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (38 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$70
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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, kid’s 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 as the event gets closer.
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
78°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Portage Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Portage, WI
Population
10,374
as of 2023
City Elevation
816 ft
Nearest Airport
MSN
Dane County Regional Truax Field · 29 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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38
Days to train
- Race
- Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- August 29, 2026
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Taste of Portage Half Marathon and 5K
Aug 29, 2026