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October 4, 2025
Portage invitational course
FINAL UPDATED SCHEDULE:
2025 Race Start Time Schedule
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8:15 Glory Days XC 5K Open Community Race
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and High School D1/D2 JV (report 8:05)
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8:40 Glory Days Middle School JV (report 8:30)
Divisions 3 & 4 (no changes)
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9:00 Division 4 Varsity and JV Women (report 8:50)
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9:30 Division 3 Varsity and JV Women (report 9:20)
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10:00 Division 4 Varsity and JV Men (report 9:50)
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10:30 Division 3 Varsity and JV Men (report 10:20)
Divisions 1 & 2 VARSITY ONLY
(SIGNIFICANT TIME CHANGES; run up to 10 athletes)
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11:00 Division 2 Women (report 10:50)
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11:30 Division 1 Women (report 11:20)
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12:00 Division 2 Men (report 11:50)
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12:30 Division 1 Men (report 12:20)
Middle School VARSITY ONLY
(SIGNIFICANT TIME CHANGES; run up to 10 athletes)
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1:00 Middle School Girls Varsity (report 12:50)
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1:20 Middle School Boys Varsity (report 1:10)
PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no JV races for Middle School or High
School D1 and D2 races. High school D1 and D2 can
run up to 10 runners (rather than 7) in the varsity races.
Middle School will continue to be allowed up to 10
runners.Any JV runners whose races were taken out are
welcome to run the Glory Days5K at no additional cost
at 8:15 am and still receive a time on the Portage Invite
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NOTE REGARDING MEDALS:
We will still provide medals as originally outlined to JV
runners who participate in Glory Days according to their
division and grade. Please refer to your coach packet for
medal information. Medals can be collected after the
completion of the Glory Days Race at the awards tent
next to the stage.
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This is a very large event with crowd sizes between 15,000 and 20,000 people. There will be traffic congestion so plan ahead to ensure your team and spectators arrive with time to spare.
TEAM DROP OFF
Teams should plan on entering Moorsbridge Rd from the South off of West Centre Ave. Proceed North on Moorsbridge Rd and enter the Moorsbridge Elementary School Driveway. Parking attendants will direct you where your team can unload. There is no parking available for Team Buses at this location. There is limited parking for Team Vans just to the North of Portage West Middle School on a first come basis. Team Buses shall exit and proceed North on Moorsbridge Rd to Romence Rd. Heading East to Sears Drive and enter the Crossroads Mall. Shuttle service FOR BUS DRIVERS and COACHES ONLY will be available to and from Crossroads Mall. There is no parking or shuttle service available for the general public at the mall. Please encourage your team's super-fans to plan accordingly.
Handicap Parking is available in front of Portage West Middle School with a valid Plate or Placard. Visitors can choose to park adjacent to the event at Portage West Middle School or Moorsbridge Elementary for $10.00/vehicle. Those leaving will need to pay again to re-enter the lot.
There is an abundance of free street parking surrounding the event. Short walks of 5 to 10 minutes should be expected.
Due to our truncated race schedule,
the awards and medals schedule will be
revised. An email to coaches outlining the
changes will be provided no later than
Friday, October 3, 2025
We will still provide medals as originally
outlined in the coach packet to all runners,
including those who participate in Glory
Days, according to their division and grade.
Please refer to your coach packet for
medal information. More information
regarding how we plan to host awards
and medals will be provided via email no
later than Friday.
On-site concessions will be available from
the following local food vendors:
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On the Roll (pasta and breads)
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Off the Cuff (hot dogs, hamburgers,
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healthy sandwiches)
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Roxie’s (BBQ and tacos)
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Coffee Rescue
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Mike’s Kettle Corn
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The Donut Cart
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Sweet Caroline’s Ice Cream
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Portage West Concessions
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(grab & go, snacks and drinks)
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Official Gear will be available at
The Portage Invitational. Visit the
Official Gear Tent on Saturday!
Commemorative 2025 Portage Invite
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt $30
Commemorative 2025 Portage Invite Poly
Blend Short Sleeve Shirt $20
NEW – Commemorative 2025 Portage
Invite Hoodie $65
Due to the change in schedule
weather, we are offering individuals and
athletes the opportunity to
purchase gear online.
The following Kalamazoo area hotels are offering a discounted rate for the 2024 Portage
Invitational. Please contact the hotel directly and ask for the Portage Invitational rate OR use the
direct booking link below. The rates listed below are based on availability and do not include
local and state taxes (total of 11%).
Avid Hotel
Kalamazoo East$119.00-$119.00
20 Rate - $119 + Tax (15%)Member - Pratik Patel
Hampton Inn Kalamazoo Airport
$139.00-$159.00
Member - Melissa O'Connell
Clarion Inn
$82.00-$82.00
We can offer 30 RoH rooms at a rate of $82 plus taxes.
Member - Vir Meha
Courtyard by Marriott Kalamazoo Portage
$139.00-$159.00
Courtesy block; please request a hold from the hotel to provide the booking link.
Member - Elena Kitterman
Hilton Garden Inn
$159.00-$159.00
Breakfast Buffet - $12.95 per person, Daily Parking - $20.00
Member - Devon Jackson
Home2 Suites by Hilton
Kalamazoo Downtown
$149.00-$159.00
Free Breakfast, Daily Parking $20.00
Member -Devon Jackson
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Kalamazoo Portage
$159.00-$159.00
Courtesy block; please request a booking link from the hotel to begin holding rooms.
Member - Elena Kitterman
SpringHill Suites
Kalamazoo Portage
$179.00-$199.00
Member - Jaimee Norg
TownePlace Suites
$139.00-$149.00
Member - Carrie Bragg
Holiday Inn & Suites
Kalamazoo West
$143.00-$143.00
If you have questions, please contact Justin Zeldes, Sports Event Development Manager at Discover Kalamazoo:
or by e-mail at jzeldes@discoverkalamazoo.com.
