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Registration for the 2016 Kal-Haven Trail Run on April 9, 2016 is now OPEN!
The Kal-Haven Trail Run is the premiere 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 $45 for solo runners and $30 for relay team members and includes your choice of…
Read MoreRun Through The Lights Takes Place December 3, 2015!
2015 Run Through the Lights Pre-registration ends Wednesday at Noon! Don’t miss the 2015 Run Through the Lights Fun Run hosted by Gazelle Sports and Kalamazoo Area Runners and benefiting Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. The event will be held at Gazelle Sports Kalamazoo on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 6:00pm. There will be also be special contests…
Read MoreThe October 2015 Edition of the Rundown is Now Available!
The October 2015 edition of the Rundown is now available! How can you help KAR continue to leave Footprints on the Community? Who is October’s featured runner? How many people turned up for the second annual Jack-O’-Lantern 5k & 10k Trail Run? Where can you learn more about the updated KAR Fanwear? What community events are on the horizon?…
Read MoreDonate Now to Leave Footprints On The Kalamazoo Community!
Through the generosity of people like you we can continue to make Footprints on the Community in Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and beyond! Your gift can inspire others to run through the programs and events of the Kalamazoo Area Runners. I want to support the Kalamazoo Area Runners and leave Footprints on the Community! Learn more about…
Read MoreThe September 2015 Edition of The Rundown is Now Available!
The September 2015 edition of the Rundown is now available! Who has been the man behind the Kal-Haven Trail Run for more than 2 decades? Who is September’s featured runner? What volunteer opportunities are available to KAR members? What community events are on the horizon? All this and more can be found in the September issue of The…
Read MoreRegistration is now OPEN for the 4th Annual Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k & 5k, February 28, 2016!
The Fourth Annual Winter Blast Half Marathon, 10k and 5k, presented in partnership by Kalamazoo Area Runners and the City of Portage will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 (Expo Saturday, February 28). Pre-registration open now through noon on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 (see details below for late registration). For more information, registration or volunteer opportunities,…
Read MoreBeyond 2016 Registration Now Open!
Registration for the 2016 Beyond Marathon and Half Marathon Training Program is now open! Looking for a winter training program that is educational, motivational, and FUN? The 17 week Beyond program returns for the 11th year to get you prepared to run your best marathon or half marathon this spring. The Beyond training…
Read More2015 Run for the Son 5K
KAR participants 2015 Run for the Son 5K Name Time Age Group Morris Applebey 0:18:54 Overall Male Winner Collin Bennett 0:23:45 1st Thomas Bennett 0:31:53 2nd Ed Bigelow 0:26:27 1st Caleb Billings 0:20:02 1st Darcy Connor 0:37:26 Brian Devries 0:20:56 2nd Chris DHulster 0:19:28 1st Kathy Farrow 0:24:43 Overall Female Winner Randy Fielder 0:29:04…
Read MoreBRONSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 5K
KAR participants BRONSON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 5K Name Time Age Group Teagan Allison 0:29:54 Morris Applebey 0:18:54 1st Cara Barnes 0:31:34 Alison Barnett 0:53:56 Christopher Barnett 0:53:56 Debbie Barnett 0:52:51 Andrew Bickel 0:22:01 Caleb Billings 0:19:40 2nd Nicole Blowers 0:30:31 Todd Buchanan 0:23:59 Stephanie Clark 0:25:19 Jessica Coakes 0:24:15 Fred Colbert 0:24:10 2nd Christie Cook…
Read MorePeacock Strut 10K 2015
KAR participants Peacock Strut 10K 2015 Name Time Age Group Morris Applebey 0:40:55 1st Debbie Barnett 1:11:20 Collin Bennett 0:58:43 2nd Marie Billen 0:43:47 Female Overall Winner! John Brady 0:46:04 2nd Fawn Callen 1:04:44 Stephanie Clark 0:55:02 Daniel Damaska 0:40:36 1st Nikki Deming 1:09:08 Chris DHulster 0:42:23 1st Karen Dyszkiewicz 1:05:39 Kim Evans 0:59:59…
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