Past Announcements
NEW!!! Join the KAR Team at the Southwest Michigan First Catalyst Community Challenge at Borgess Run for the Health of It!
NEW! Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to announce we will be organizing half marathon and 5k teams (1 each) for the Southwest Michigan First Catalyst Community Challenge at the 2013 Borgess Run for the Health of It May 5, 2013! Complete the form via the link below to indicate you would like to run on…
Read MoreKalamazoo Area Runners Introduces New Discount Sponsorship with Pedal Bicycle!
Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to announce a new discount sponsor partnership for all our members who cross train by cycling!!! Pedal Bicycle, located at 611 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo now offers members of Kalamazoo Area Runners a 15% discount on accessories and apparel and preferred pricing on new bicycles. For more information and store…
Read MoreBronson Athletic Club Offers a $199 Initiation Fee and First Month Free (Primary Members) for 2013
BRONSON ATHLETIC CLUB Beginning January 1, 2013, KAR members may join Bronson Athletic Club for a $199 initiation fee , a deep discount off the regular initiation fee of $395, and receive the first month primary membership dues free. For more information on joining, contact membership at 544-3200 or stop by and mention KAR.
Read MoreIn the Zone Offers Members of Kalamazoo Area Runners a 20% Discount on Metabolic Testing Beginning January 1, 2013.
How fast should you run your “easy” training runs? How about your speedwork? As you begin your winter training program, you may be asking yourself these questions. Metabolic testing is a scientific and individualized methodology used to determine your appropriate training zones, for the most effective outcomes. Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to announce Beginning…
Read More2012 – 2013 Beyond Half Marathon and Marathon Training is now OPEN
The Beyond Training Program is geared to the Boston and Kalamazoo Marathons and the Borgess Half Marathon. The 2012 – 2013 Beyond Training Program runs 17 weeks, starting January 5, 2013 and concludes with the Kalamazoo Marathon / Borgess Half Marathon on May 5, 2013. Place the launch date on your calendar. Orientation and Blast…
Read MoreThank You to All Those Who Participated in the Inaugural Winter Blast Half Marathon and 5k!!!
For full results and a recap of the inaugural event, visit www.portagewinterblast.wordpress.com.
Read MoreT.J. Snyder of NV Salon Offers KAR Members One Hour Stone Massage for $30.
DISCOUNTED STONE MASSAGE NOW AVAILABLE! Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to announce a new discount sponsor partnership with T.J. Snyder of NV Salon, located at 210 E. Centre Avenue in Portage. T.J. offers a 1-hour professional stone massage to KAR members for $30.00. For an appointment call 269.327.3689 (salon) or 269.816.8780 (cell). Provide the 2012…
Read MoreCongratulations to all our 2012 Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run Finishers!!!
Nearly 800 runners and walkers completed the 2012 Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run on November 22, 2012, setting a new participation record. Sincere thanks to all of our pariticipants, volunteers and sponsors for another successful event, and for the generous donations to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, Portage Community Center and Kalamazoo Area Runners. Click here for…
Read MoreSafari Half and Full Marathon Training Starts this Saturday, June 9, 2012!
There is still time to register for the Gazelle Safari Half and Full Marathon Training Program. The first run is this Saturday, June 9, 2012 with packet pick-up Thursday, 4-8pm at Gazelle Sports. Those who have registered for Summer Safari by Thursday at noon will be able to grab their Summer Safari Brooks shirt, Gazelle…
Read MoreAttention Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run Program Volunteers!
Thanks to the proceeds generated through the 2012 Kal-Haven Trail Run, Kalamazoo Area Runners has the honor of serving as a Gold Level Sponsor of the 2012 Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run Program. This designation makes all program-specific volunteers eligible for Kalamazoo Area Runners volunteer points. Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run positions eligible…
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