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October 5, 2024
Portage invitational course
Saturday, October 5, 2024
2024 Race Start Time Schedule
8:15 Glory Days XC 5K Race (report 8:05)
Divisions 3 & 4
9:00 Division 4 Varsity and JV Men (report 8:50)
9:30 Division 3 Varsity and JV Men (report 9:20)
10:00 Division 4 Varsity and JV Women (report 9:50)
10:30 Division 3 Varsity and JV Women (report 10:20)
Middle School
11:00 Middle School Boys Varsity (report 10:50)
11:20 Middle School Girls Varsity (report 11:10)
11:40 Middle School Boys JV (report 11:30)
12:00 Middle School Girls JV (report 11:50)
Divisions 1 & 2
12:30 Division 2 Men (report 12:20)
1:00 Division 1 Men (report 12:50)
1:30 Division 2 Women (report 1:20)
2:00 Division 1 Women (report 1:50)
2:30 Division 2 Reserve Men (report 2:20)
3:00 Division 1 Reserve Men (report 2:50)
3:30 Division 2 Reserve Women (report 3:20)
4:00 Division 1 Reserve Women (report 3:50)
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. The Portage Invite has three shuttle golf carts that patrol the street parking to help those in need. We unfortunately do not have this as a service you can call or schedule. If you happen to see one, feel free to flag it down and request a ride.
October 5, 2024 Schedule for Awards
All times are approximate. We will try our best to stay on schedule for you!
Times were determined through consideration of the need for coaches and team’s to connect, cool down, and to watch their teammates run in other races.
Divisions 3 & 4
D4 Men Varsity - 10:30am
D3 Men Varsity - 10:50am
D3/D4 JV Men - 11:10am
D4 Women Varsity - 11:25am
D3 Women Varsity - 11:45am
D3/D4 JV Women - 12:05pm
Middle School
MS Boys Varsity - 12:30pm
MS Girl Varsity - 12:45pm
MS Boys JV - 1:00pm
MS Girls JV - 1:15pm
Divisions 1 & 2
D2 Men Varsity - 2:00pm
D1 Men Varsity - 2:30pm
D2 Women Varsity - 3:00pm
D1 Women Varsity - 3:30pm
D1/D2 Men JV - 4:30pm
D1/D2 Women JV - 4:45pm
Food Features - all vendors accept cash or credit card.
On the Roll
Curry in a Hurry
The Donut Cart
Big Mike’s Kettle Corn
Feeling like an awesome snack? Big Mike’s has you covered with Fresh Popped Kettle Corn, Caramel Corn, and Flavored Corn from $6-$8!
Coffee Rescue
Get your caffeine fix with warm (or cold) coffee drinks! Coffee or hot chocolate starts at $2.50 and specialty drinks around $5.50.
General Concessions
Yes!
Shirt Pricing & Sizing
Commemorative 2024 Portage Invite Long Sleeve Tech Shirt $25
Commemorative 2024 Portage Invite Poly Blend Short Sleeve Shirt $20
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%).
Comfort Inn East
1550 E. Kilgore Rd.
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269.344.7774
Complimentary Breakfast
Free Wireless
Indoor Pool
$115-$129
CUT-OFF: 9.1.24
3303 Retail Place Drive
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
269.557.0007
Complimentary Breakfast
Indoor Pool
Fitness Center
$159
CUT-OFF: 9.13.24
Fairfield Inn East
Fairfield Inn East
Hampton Inn & Suites Kalamazoo - Oshtemo
5059 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.372.1010
Complimentary Breakfast
Indoor Pool
Fitness Center
$139
CUT-OFF: 9.13.24
If you have questions, please contact Justin Zeldes, Sports Event Development Manager at Discover Kalamazoo:
or by e-mail at jzeldes@discoverkalamazoo.com.
