The Seventh Annual Portage Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k and 5k on Sunday, February 24, is presented in partnership with Komen Michigan, Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR), and the City of Portage. All running events start and end at Loy Norrix High School (606 E Kilgore Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001) beginning at 8 AM.
Periodic road closures in the area will be necessary on Sunday, February 24:
- 7:45 AM to 12 noon: The traffic signal at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Kilgore Road will be on a four-way red flashing mode. Police officers will be present to assist with traffic.
- 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM: The south-bound curb lane on Lovers Lane from Kilgore Road to Kingsbury Drive will be closed. Police officers will be present to assist with traffic.
- 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM: Lovers Lane in the vicinity of the southern entrance to Loy Norrix High School, will be intermittently closed by police officers to facilitate runners crossing Lovers Lane.
- 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM: Garden Lane, in the vicinity of Celery Flats, will be intermittently closed by police officers to facilitate runners crossing Garden Lane.
- 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM: The traffic signal at the intersection of East Centre Avenue and Currier Drive / Mustang Drive will be on a four-way red flashing mode. Police officers will be present to assist with traffic.
- 8:15 to 11:45 AM: The traffic signal at the intersection of West Centre Avenue and South Westnedge Avenue will be on a four-way red flashing mode. Police officers will be present to assist with traffic.
- 8:15 to 11:45 AM: The traffic signal at the intersection of Shaver Road and West Melody Avenue will be on a four-way red flashing mode. Police officers will be present to assist with traffic.
All roads will re-open no later than 12 noon on race day. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and be prepared for traffic delays during this period. Please drive with caution and watch for police, volunteers, runners and traffic control devices.
