Registration is now OPEN for the 2012 Fast Track 5k Training Program!

Registration is now OPEN for the 2012 Kalamazoo Area Runners Fast Track 5k Training Program!  Is your goal to run a first 5k? How about to incorporate speed work or optimize performance?  Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is pleased to introduce the Fast Track 5k training program offering three levels of track workouts designed to meet…

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Kalamazoo Area Runners 2012 Annual Membership Banquet

Thursday, March 15, 2012  6:30 PM at the Fetzer Center Auditorium on WMU’s Campus Guest Arrival and Check in from 6:15-6:30 PM About the Event The 2012 Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting will be held Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 6:30pm at The Fetzer Center Auditorium (registration and check in 6:15 – 6:30pm). The evening’s…

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February 2012 Rundown Newsletter now Available!

What is the hottest KAR news off the press?    Who is our featured member STAR?  What are our upcoming KAR events? Read the latest edition of our club newsletter, The Rundown for all this and more. Click here to download the February 2012 Edition of the Rundown    

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Communications Survey Results!

Thanks to all who participated in our recent communications survey!  As always, we appreciate your valuable feedback.  Much to our delight, we found we don’t need to make any drastic changes to our communications strategy in terms of media used.  The survey did validate for us the content most important to you; what we are doing well…

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ATTN: KAR MEMBERS: Runner Recognition Nominations Due January 31, 2012

Is there a KAR member who has been a source of encouragement to you in your running?  How about a member who has made an inspirational comeback, shown incredible improvement or has demonstrated competitive excellence or volunteerism.   These categories and more are all part of the Kalamazoo Area Runners Runner Recognition program.   Now is your…

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December 2011 Edition of The Rundown Now Available!

Read the latest Kalamazoo Area Runners and running community News!  The December 2011 Edition of The Rundown is now available.  Check it out; you might just find your name between the lines. December 2011 Rundown – Click here for a downloadable PDF        

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UPDATED: 2012 Indoor Track Workouts Schedule Now Available

Update (February 23): Due to scheduling changes at WMU, the morning indoor track workout at Read Fieldhouse has been canceled for next week. The remaining dates for the indoor track workouts are Sunday, March 4th and Tuesday March 6th. Updated (January 31): Please note that WMU had a change in their schedule. The Tuesday, February…

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SAVE THE DATE! January 26, 2012 is Runners Night at Bronson Athletic Club!

FREE TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY! Join Kalamazoo Area Runners, Bronson Athletic Club, Bronson Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and Gazelle Sports for Runners Night at Bronson Athletic Club from 5:30 pm – 8:00pm on Thursday January 26, 2012.  The evening includes: Tours of the Bronson Athletic Club Facility Refreshments Information Booths and Giveaways The Runner’s Toolbox…

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