Summer Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo)
About this race
Thinking about training for your first half or full marathon and looking for a comprehensive training program in a fun and supportive environment? Completed one or more half and/or full marathons and looking to improve your race experience and meet new local runners?
Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is pleased to introduce our half and full marathon training program! The 2026 Summer Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo) runs on Saturday mornings at 7 a.m. and follows schedules to prepare you for a fall half or full marathon. Training schedules target the Detroit and Grand Rapids Half/Full Marathons, but can be easily modified to fit many other fall races.
Membership in Kalamazoo Area Runners (KAR) is required to join the 2026 Summer Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program. The cost begins at $45, plus the cost of a KAR membership if not already a member ($25 individual/$35 family/$20 full-time student).
The 2026 Summer Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo) includes:
*Organized Saturday morning runs held on a variety of courses in greater Kalamazoo and Portage. The majority of runs offer a pre- and post-run indoor venue with restroom facilities.
*Saturday Runs begin at 7 a.m., with pre-run gathering time and instructions 15 minutes before the start time. This allows us to start early, getting your run done before all your fun weekend activities!
*Low, moderate, and high intensity half and full marathon training schedules with day-by-day workouts.
*Hydration out on the course
*SAG (Support and Gear) at each Saturday run.
*Weekly emails with training tips, schedules, and more
*Supportive and encouraging Team Leaders with pace groups ranging from under 8:00 min/miles to 12+ min/miles. Program leadership includes RRCA running coaches.
*A FUN and supportive summer training experience with shared camaraderie and team spirit.
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Running
2026 Winter Beyond Half and Full Marathon Training Program (Kalamazoo)
Minors under age 18 may participate, however a parent or legal guardian, or other responsible adult 18+ (i.e. other relative or family friend) with written authorization from a parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor and provide direct supervision at all times during the runs.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Portage, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 8:10 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Portage on January 10, 2026 — 9h 19m of daylight.
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- Portage 5K Races 2 races
- Portage Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Portage events
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