Community Health Events
2026 Community Health Events | UP Health System - Portage
Look for dates and more information to be added as the events get closer.
Gentle Exercise Class - February 24, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27 and November 24
10:00am - 10:45am
Last Tuesday of every month at Grace Lutheran Church in South Range. Presented by UP Health System - Portage, this free class focuses on strength, cardio and flexibility to improve overall fitness. Options will be given for standing or chair-based workouts. No equipment or registration needed.
Track & Field Adaptive Clinic - February 21
The University of Michigan Adaptive Track & Field Team is leading a clinic and mini-track meet to help train and encourage individuals with disabilities to participate in competitive sports.
Heart Health by the Numbers - February 25
Dr. Ronald Voice will share tips to improve your heart health. The event is free, and dinner is provided. Participants will receive a voucher for a free health screening at a later date.
Great Bear Chase – March 7
Take part in this Swedetown Trail tradition by participating in one of the many ski races. Events include 50k Skiathlon, 50k freestyle or classic, 25k freestyle or classic and 10k freestyle or classic race. Visit greatbearchase.com for more information.
Preventative Health Dinner Presentation – March 11
How can you address health challenges before they become more serious? Join us for an evening discussion on steps you can take outside a clinical setting. We’ll talk about screenings, healthy living, nutrition, exercise and more. The registration link can be found in the details section of our Facebook event. Preventative Health Dinner Presentation | Facebook
Blood Drive – April 2
11:00am - 2:00pm
Located at UP Health System-Portage. Call 906.483.1187 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in’s also welcome!
SiSu Shuffle – April 18
5k fun run/walk/jog/shuffle at UP Health System — Portage. This non-competitive event is free and encourages the whole community to get out and be active.
ACES Day (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) – May 6
ACES day is an international celebration of health emphasizing physical activity among children. Join us by getting 30 minutes of activity throughout the day!
Canal Run – July 18
Choose from a half marathon, 10 mile walk or run, 5 mile walk or run or 2 mile fun run/walk in this longstanding community event that ends in downtown Hancock. Visit canal.run for details.
Camp 911 – August 11 & 12
An interactive day camp introduction to learn lifesaving emergency care, careers in the medical field (EMS, nursing or public safety), injury prevention and more.
Blood Drive – October 1
11:00am - 2:00pm
Located at UP Health System-Portage. Call 906.483.1187 to schedule an appointment. Walk-in’s also welcome!
Turkey Trot – November 26
5k fun run/walk/jog/shuffle at UP Health System — Portage. This non-competitive event is free and encourages the whole community to get out and be active.
Look for lunch & learns, blood drives, flu shot clinics, health presentations and more to be added throughout the year!
Contact us
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To suggest an event that you feel UP Health System - Portage should be participating in, please contact Angela Luskin at aluskin@portagehealth.org