Past Events
Run Around Gull Lake – Nov. 7 & Dec. 5, 2020
2020 Kalamazoo Area Runners Run Around Gull LakeSaturday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 Kellogg Biological Station3700 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060 FREE TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY: Join us for an annual Kalamazoo Area Runners Tradition – The Runs Around Gull Lake. The 11.5 mile run (those doing shorter distances can…
Read More2020 Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Annual Membership Meeting and Picnic
Kalamazoo Area Runners Annual Membership Meeting, Picnic and Runner Recognition Awards Ceremony September 29, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm – Texas Drive Park, 6603 Texas Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 The 2020 Annual Membership Meeting and Banquet has been transformed to a Picnic and will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 6:00 pm …
Read More***Postponed – Date TBA***2020 KAR Membership Banquet with Guest Speaker Josh Sanders
*** The 2020 Annual Banquet has been postponed – date TBA*** Kalamazoo Area Runners Annual Membership BanquetWednesday, March 25, 20206:30 PM at the Fetzer Center, WMUGuest Arrival and Check in from 6:15-6:30 PMGuest Speaker, Michigan Runner Man – Josh Sanders The 2020 Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at…
Read MoreThe 2019 Kids’ Bunny Hop Fun Run is April 20!
The 2019 Kids’ Bunny Hop Fun Run will be held Saturday April 20, 2019 between 2:00 pm and 4:15 pm. New this year, there are different times for each age category. The 2018 event allowed us the opportunity to re-evaluate the event format and make some adjustments to the event to “tighten” up the age…
Read MoreRegister for the 2019 Kal-Haven Trail Run!
The 2019 Kal-Haven Trail Run will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019! Register today. The Kal-Haven Trail Run is the premier ultra-event in Southwest Michigan. Runners complete the 33.5 mile distance from Kalamazoo to South Haven either on their own or as part of teams of between 2 to 6 runners. The event is $60 for…
Read More2019 KAR Annual Banquet with Michigan Runner Girl
Kalamazoo Area Runners Annual Membership Banquet Wednesday, March 13, 2019 6:15 p.m. at WMU’s Fetzer Center Guest Speaker: Michigan Runner Girl – Heather Durocher Register Here! The 2019 Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Fetzer Center at WMU (registration and check in, 6:15 – 6:30 pm). The evening’s events will be…
Read MoreREGISTRATION IS OPEN for the St. Paddy’s Day Member Reception 5k Fun Run!
St. Paddy’s Day Member Reception 5k Fun Run Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners March 12, 2019 6:00 pm at Portage Public Library 300 Library Ln., Portage, MI 49002 (Check-in and Late Registration 5:30 – 6:00 pm) Cost: Free of Charge Attention prospective members, new members and long-time members: Join us for an evening of St. Paddy’s Day…
Read MoreRegister for the 2019 Winter Blast Half Marathon/ 10k/ 5k!
Winter Blast Half Marathon/ 10k/ 5k Run Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners And the City of Portage Benefiting Susan G. Komen Foundation February 24, 2019 @ 8:00 am Loy Norrix High School 606 E. Kilgore Rd.…
Read MoreNew Locations for 2018! Registration is OPEN for the FREE Run Around Gull Lake!
2018 Kalamazoo Area Runners Run Around Gull Lake Saturday, November 3rd (Kellogg Biological Station) Saturday December 1st (Yorkville Church) NEW LOCATIONS!!! Join us for an annual Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) tradition at brand new starting locations on Saturday November 3rd and Saturday, December 1st! The FREE 11.5 mile Run Around Gull Lake begins at 8:00am…
Read MoreRegister for the 2018 Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5K Run!
Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2018 9 a.m. Portage West Middle School 7145 Moorsbridge Rd, Portage, MI 49024 Cost: $15 (optional shirt is $25) Join Kalamazoo Area Runners for a fun, family event on the morning of Thanksgiving Day! This is a timed prediction…
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