REGISTRATION 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…

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Rundown Special Edition – Our Vision and Strategic Map

Dear Kalamazoo Area Runners Members and Friends, Over the last three months the Kalamazoo Area Runners Executive Board has been working hard behind the scenes to define our future as an organization. In August, we completed the strategic planning process and the purpose of this communication is to share the outcomes, as well as how…

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Register 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.…

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New 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…

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2019 Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program – Drop-in Guests Welcome!

***Registration is now closed for the 2019 Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program, however, drop-in guests are welcome for $5 KAR members/$10 non-member friends (your first run is free!).  Sign-in is required upon arrival.  For more information, visit www.karbeyond.wordpress.com ***   There is no time like snow time! Thinking about training for your first half or…

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The July/August/September 2018 Edition of The Rundown E-Newsletter is now Available!

The July/August/September 2018 edition of The Rundown E-Newsletter is now Available! Read about the spiritual benefits of running, meet Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) member Kevin Rabineau and be inspired by his amazing story.  Read Gale Fischer’s latest edition of “Another Runner’s Perspective.” Meet our leadership team members, check out upcoming Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) events…

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Registration for the Summer Sizzler Member Reception Run is now OPEN!

Summer Sizzler Member Reception 5k Fun Run Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners August 6, 2018 6:00 pm at Borgess Health and Fitness Center 3025 Gull Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (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…

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The May/June Edition of The Rundown E-newsletter is now Available!

The May/June edition of The Rundown E-Newsletter is now Available!  Read about the importance of the social benefits of running, meet Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) member Kayle Rice, and read Gale Fischer’s Father’s Day edition of “Another Runner’s Perspective.”  Meet our leadership team members, check out upcoming Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) events and find out…

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2018 Priority Health Summer Safari Half and Full Marathon Training Program – Drop in Participation Available!

***Registration is now closed but guests may drop in for $15/run*** NEW AND IMPROVED FOR 2018!!! Registration is OPEN for the Priority Health Summer Safari Half and Full Marathon Training Program. The Priority Health Summer Safari is presented by Gazelle Sports and Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) and has been designed for runners of all experience levels…

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