2016 Winter Blast 5K

  KAR participants 2016 Winter Blast 5K Name Time Age Group Jason Allen 0:24:03 Laura Asher 0:30:48 2nd Kim Baiers 0:30:14 3rd Thomas Bennett 0:34:58 2nd Jalayne Bennett-Conway 0:36:30 Diane Bowman 0:29:11 1st David Clark 0:28:28 3rd Mike Connelly 0:23:02 Male Senior Grand Masters Winner! Dawn Couch 0:26:14 1st Scott Evans 0:17:10 1st Kathy Farrow…

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The January 2016 Rundown is Now Available!

The January 2016 edition of the Rundown is now available! What were the results of the visionary survey?  How can you help ensure the vitality of KAR’s future?   Who is January’s featured member? Who will be the 2016 Annual Banquet speaker?  What events make up the 2016 Club Championship Series?    All this and more can be found in the January issue of…

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Registration for the Spring Fling Member Reception 5k Fun Run is Open!!!

Attention prospective members, new members and long-time members! Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to host the Spring Fling Member Reception 5k Fun Run on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 6:00pm at the Maple Street YMCA (Late registration and check in from 5:30 – 6:00 pm). This is a casual fun run and social event sponsored…

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The December 2015 Rundown is Now Available!

The December 2015 edition of the Rundown is now available! What were the results of the Membership Benefits, Event & Programs survey?  What were the results of KAR’s “Footprints on the Community” campaign?   Who will be the 2016 Annual Banquet speaker?  What is the Michigan Fitness Foundation Challenge and how can you get involved?    All this and more can be found in the December…

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Registration for the Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Run is now OPEN!

The 2016 Kid’s Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Run will be held between 2:30pm and 4:30pm on Saturday March 19, 2016 at Portage West Middle School, 7145 Moorsbridge Rd., Portage, MI 49024. This is a free event open to the community, with donations accepted to benefit Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. For more information and to…

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2016 Annual Banquet to Feature Daren Wendell of ActiveWater!

The 2016 Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting will be held Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 6:30pm at Fetzer Center at WMU (registration and check in 6:15 – 6:30pm). The evening’s events will be presented in two parts. Part I will begin with dinner provided by Fetzer Center Catering at 6:30pm and a presentation by our…

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Register Today for the Feel Good February 5k Fun Run!

Feel Good February 5k Fun Run Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners February 1, 2016 6:00 pm at Gazelle Sports 214 South Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Check in and Late Registration 5:30 – 6:00 pm) Free of Charge Attention prospective members, new members and long-time members! Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to host the Feel…

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2015 Runner Recognition Nominations Now Being Accepted Until January 31, 2016

Nominate a fellow KAR member today! Is there a KAR member who has been a source of inspiration to you in your running?  How about a member who has made an exceptional comeback, overcome obstacles, shown incredible improvement or has demonstrated competitive excellence or volunteerism?    These categories and more are all part of the Kalamazoo…

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The November 2015 Edition of The Rundown is Now Available!

The November 2015 edition of the Rundown is now available! What exciting developments are taking place with KAR’s training programs?  Who is November’s featured runner?   How has does KAR leave its footprints on the local community? How close did runners come in predicting their time at the Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run on Thanksgiving morning? Where can…

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Run Indoors This Winter With KAR!

  Indoor Track Workouts!   Are you dreading running outside in the cold and/or snow and ice? Then come run with the Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) on the indoor track at Western Michigan University’s Read Fieldhouse. 2016 Schedule Sunday, December 20th – 6 to 10am Sunday, January 3rd – 6 to 10am Sunday, January 10th…

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