August 2012 Edition of The Rundown is Now Available!

What is the latest Kalamazoo Area Runners  and Running Community News?  Learn all about the Portage WinterBlast Half Marathon and 5k Course, Final Club Championship Series Events, Leadership Team Changes, Recent Race Results, New Members, Volunteer Standings  and more… Click here for the August 2012 Edition

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T.J. Snyder of NV Salon Offers KAR Members One Hour Stone Massage for $30.

DISCOUNTED STONE MASSAGE NOW AVAILABLE! Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to announce a new discount sponsor partnership with T.J. Snyder of NV Salon, located at 210 E. Centre Avenue in Portage. T.J. offers a 1-hour professional stone massage to KAR members for $30.00. For an appointment call 269.327.3689 (salon) or 269.816.8780 (cell). Provide the 2012…

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Congratulations to all our 2012 Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run Finishers!!!

Nearly 800 runners and walkers completed the 2012 Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run on November 22, 2012, setting a new participation record.  Sincere thanks to all of our pariticipants, volunteers and sponsors for another successful event, and for the generous donations to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, Portage Community Center and Kalamazoo Area Runners. Click here for…

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The Inaugural Portage Winterblast Half Marathon and 5k Scheduled for February 17, 2013!

Save the date and share an extraordinary winter experience.   Kalamazoo Area Runners and the City of Portage are pleased to announce the inaugural Portage Winterblast Half Marathon and 5k will be held Sunday, February 17, 2013.  We invite you to join us for this community-wide event celebrating the 50th Anniverary of the City of Portage.    Registration will open…

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2012 KAR Summer Track Series Registration is OPEN!

Saturday, June 9th at 9:00 am Portage Central High School, 8135 South Westnedge Avenue Portage 1 mile, 100m, 800m, 400m, 3000m, 4 X 200m Saturday, July 14th at 9:00 am Portage Northern High School, 1000 Idaho Avenue, Portage 1500m, 200m, 1000m, 600m, 2 mile, 4 X 400m Thursday, August 9 at 6:00 pm Portage Northern…

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Attention Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run Program Volunteers!

Thanks to the proceeds generated through the 2012 Kal-Haven Trail Run, Kalamazoo Area Runners has the honor of serving as a Gold Level Sponsor of the 2012 Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run Program.  This designation makes all program-specific volunteers eligible for Kalamazoo Area Runners volunteer points. Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run positions eligible…

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Registration is now OPEN for the 2012 Fast Track 5k Training Program!

Registration is now OPEN for the 2012 Kalamazoo Area Runners Fast Track 5k Training Program!  Is your goal to run a first 5k? How about to incorporate speed work or optimize performance?  Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is pleased to introduce the Fast Track 5k training program offering three levels of track workouts designed to meet…

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