About the Running the Rapids Half Marathon and 5K
The course starts and finishes at Portage Park and moves through a mix of roads and paths. Along the way it loops around Little Jay Gould Lake, dips onto a trail section, then winds around Horseshoe Lake before coming back in. Trees and water are the dominant scenery throughout, with the two lakes giving the route a natural rhythm.
Both distances are chip-timed and start from Portage Park. The half marathon also has a relay option, where the second runner is bused to a mid-course exchange zone while the first heads to the finish. Klockow Brewing Company handles the post-race beverages.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/22/2026 07:30$35
13.1 Miles8/22/2026 07:00$65
SOLD OUT - Relay8/22/2026 07:00$40
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