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KAR Covid-19 Update! Group Runs Resume Effective January 17th! Event and Program Status Updates!
January 7, 2021 Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Members, We are excited to announce effective Sunday, January 17, 2021, Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) will resume our weekly group runs. We are also providing status updates on other winter and spring Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) events and programs. Group RunsKalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) weekly group runs will…
Read MoreKalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) COVID-19 Update – Group Run, Event and Program Status Changes Effective November 18, 2020
November 16, 2020 Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Members, As we approach the holiday season, the health and safety of our members and their loved ones are our top priority. In order to do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have had to made some difficult decisions about upcoming Kalamazoo Area…
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 MoreKalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) COVID-19 and Club Championship Series Update (August 8th)
Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Members and Running Community Friends, It has been almost five months since the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the state of Michigan and changed our lives in ways we never imagined possible. The running community has been heavily impacted as event and program cancellations and transformations to a…
Read MoreKalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) COVID-19 Return to Group Running Survey Results and COVID-19 Operational Preparedness Plan
Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Members, We hope this communication finds you and your family safe and healthy as we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 health crisis and move through the re-opening phases. The health and safety of our runners is of utmost importance and we thank you for your patience as we…
Read MoreKalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) COVID-19 Update (March 23, 2020)
Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Members and Running Community Friends, Our greatest hope and desire is that you and your loved ones are staying healthy and safe during the COVID-19 health crisis. Today, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21, requiring Michigan residents to stay at home or at their place of residence for the next…
Read MoreKalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) COVID-19 Statement and Update (March 14, 2020)
Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) Members and Running Community Friends, As an organization, we are in unprecedented times. The coronavirus (COVID-19) was determined to be a pandemic by the World Health Organization and both federal and state governments have declared a state of emergency. Although last week’s Executive Order mandate was for cancellation of events…
Read MoreRegistration for the 2020 Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program is OPEN!
Thinking about training for your first half or full marathon and looking for a comprehensive training program in a fun and supportive environment? Completed one or more half and/or full marathons and looking for that next dimension in your training? Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is pleased to offer an out of this world training program…
Read MoreRegistration is OPEN for the 2019 Summer Safari Half and Full Marathon Training Program
Registration is OPEN for the 2019 Summer Safari Half and Full MarathonTraining Program. Summer Safari is presented by Gazelle Sports and Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) and has been designed for runners of all experience levels – whether you are looking to complete your first half or full marathon or looking to set a personal record! The…
Read MoreRegistration is OPEN for the Summer Session of the 2019 Fast Track 5k and 10k Training Program in Kalamazoo
As Summer approaches, are you seeking to run your first 5k, step up to the next 5k or 10k level, begin a speed work program or optimize your 5k or 10k performance? Registration is now OPEN for the 2019 Kalamazoo Area Runners Fast Track 5k and 10k Training Program in Kalamazoo!!! Program Information Fast…
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