Group Runs
Join us for Summer Beyond
Happy Summer! KAR will continue its summer tradition with Summer Beyond. The program targets the fall Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago full and half marathons. The program is appropriate for any fall race. The program officially begins July 12 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. The runs begin at 7 am through Labor Day and…
Read More2021 KAR Run Around Gull Lake Registration is Open
Saturday, November 6th, 2021Kellogg Bird Sanctuary12685 East C AvenueAugusta, MI 49012andSaturday, December 4th, 2021Kellogg Biological Station3700 East Gull Lake DriveHickory Corners, MI 49060 FREE TO THE RUNNING COMMUNITY: Join us for an annual Kalamazoo Area Runners Tradition – The Runs Around Gull Lake. The run is 11.5 miles from the Kellogg Biological Station and a…
Read MoreSunday Afternoon Group Runs – Battle Creek YMCA
Time Hit the road at 3:00 p.m. All paces welcome. Distance determined by those that come. Typically 3-6 miles. No one runs alone. Masks required for pre- and post-run but not while running. Sign the online waiver before you go. -> Check-out this and other other group runs on the group run calendar!
Read MoreThursday Evening Group Runs – Richland Community Library
Time Hit the road at 6:00 p.m. Sign the online waiver before you go. -> Check-out this and other other group runs on the group run calendar!
Read MoreWednesday Evening Group Runs – YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo – Portage Branch
Runners and walkers of all paces are welcome! Bring your own hydration and remember to bring reflective gear and lights as it will be dark when we finish. The A-frame building will be open for restroom/locker room use from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, however, we will gather outdoors. Please only two people inside each locker/restroom…
Read MoreTuesday Morning Group Runs – Kalamazoo – Oakwood Plaza
Time Hit the road at 5:00 a.m. Route Varies from a 3-4 mile loop or an out and back down Oakland Dr. Pace Currently 10-13 minutes per mile, but all paces welcome. Sign the online waiver before you go. -> Check-out this and other other group runs on the group run calendar!
Read MoreKalamazoo Thursday Evening Group Run – KAR Sponsored
When Thursdays 6 p.m. Where Maple Street YMCA, Kalamazoo Leader/Contact John Albert john.albert@kalamazooarearunners.org Description Various Distances. All paces are welcome! Cost Free Sponsored by Kalamazoo Area Runners
Read MoreKalamazoo Sunrise Tuesday Morning Group Run – KAR Sponsored
When Tuesdays 5 a.m. Where Oakwood Plaza, Kalamazoo Leader/Contact Tracy Dingee tracy.dingee@kalamazooarearunners.org Holly VanLuke holly.vanluke@kalamazooarearunners.org Description Various Distances. All paces are welcome! Cost Free Sponsored by Kalamazoo Area Runners
Read MoreRichland Training Run – KAR Sponsored
When Thursdays Year Round Time: 6:00 pm Where Richland Community Library, 8951 Park Street, Richland Leader/Contact www.kalamazooarearunners.org Michael Hutchinson and Cindy Schnotala E-mail Michael Hutchinson for more information and/or to be added to the distribution. Description Various Distances. All paces are welcome! Runs locations sometimes vary. Cost Free Sponsored by KAR Sponsored
Read MoreBattle Creek Fast Track 5K Training
When Tuesdays April – June Time: 6:00 pm Where Riverside Park in Battle Creek Leader/Contact Stephanie Demarest www.bckarfastrack.wordpress.com Description Track workout-based 5k training for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced runners Cost $25 plus KAR Membership Sponsored by KAR Sponsored
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