Patrick Johnson Memorial Volunteer Program Updates Point Values

We are pleased to announce we have updated point values for the Patrick Johnson Memorial Volunteer Recognition Program.  Group Run Directors now receive 120 points a year for leading a Board approved Kalamazoo Area Runners Group Run (prorated to 10 points/month for Group Run Directors volunteering a partial year).  This change is retroactive back to January 1,…

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Kalamazoo Area Runners Recognition Program Adds New Categories

The Kalamazoo Area Runners is pleased to announce we have added two new categories to The Runner Recognition Program for 2013.   New to our already existing categories are the Mega Trail Racer of The Year Award and the Perseverance Award.   The Mega Trail Racer of The Year Award recognizes the runner who posts the most…

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June 2013 Edition of The Rundown is Now Available!

Who is our featured member?  What is special about the 10k distance?  What is new in Battle Creek?  What volunteer opportunities are available?  How did KAR members fare in local races and at Bayshore?  Find out all this and more in the June 2013 edition of The Rundown.   New, Gale Fischer’s “Another Runners Perspective” articles…

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May 2013 Edition of The Rundown Now Available!

How did Kalamazoo Area Runners members fare in local racing action?   What is the rich history surrounding the Kalamazoo Klassic? What are our upcoming local events and programs?  What opportunities exist to join the Kalamazoo Area Runners leadership team?  All this and more can be found via the link Below. Click here for the May 2013 edition of The Rundown

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Registration for the 2013 Fast Track 5k and 10k Training Program To Remain Open Through July 31, 2013

Kalamazoo Fast Track 5k & 10k Training Program Registration To Remain Open Through July 31, 2013.               The Kalamazoo Fast Track 5k and 10K training program offers three levels of track workouts designed to meet your goals whether beginner or experienced runner.  Led by experienced KAR coaches, the program targets the Peacock Strut 5k & 10k scheduled for September…

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April 2013 Edition of The Rundown is now Available!

Who were our Boston Marathoners?  Who are our featured members of the month?   What events and programs are coming up?  What leadership opportunities are available? How did our members fare at recent Club Championship Series events?   Read all this and more in the April 2013 edition of The Rundown. Click here for the April 2013 Rundown

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YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run May 17, 2013!

2013 YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run Friday, May 17, 2013 Check in and late registration 4:30 – 5:30pm Running events begin at 6:00pm Portage West Middle School 7145 Moorsbridge Road, Portage To register online, visit  YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run Online Registration It’s far more than a race; it’s an evening of family fun!  Kalamazoo…

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March 2013 Edition of The Rundown Now Available!

Who is the March 2013 Featured Member?  Which KAR Event tripled its participation record?  What is our 2013 Club Championship Series Line-up?  Who are our Runner Recognition Award Winners and New Club Officers?   Learn all this and more in the March 2013 Edition of The Rundown! Click Here for the March 2013 Rundown  

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