the August 2012 Edition - Kalamazoo Area Runners

Bronson LakeView Hospital is proud to offer the Grape Lake 5k Run/Walk as part of our
commitment to maintaining and improving the health of the people we serve and as a fun, wellness
activity during the Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival. Proceeds will go toward health and wellness
initiatives in Van Buren County. The Grape Lake 5k Run/Walk course is USATF-certified and is a
fast, flat 5k course around Maple Lake in Paw Paw, MI. This event has been reviewed for the physical
activity content and has been endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and
Sports. This does not reflect endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the products used. Both
a timing start strip and finish strip will be used for this race. Awards will be based on actual chip time
not gun time. Walkers may not run. If seen running, a walker will be disqualified. The Grape Lake
Race is proud to be a part of the 2012 Michigan Fruit Belt Series, and also serves as part of the
Kalamazoo Area Runners Club Championship Series and Race Discount Program. Members of
Kalamazoo Area Runners receive a $2 discount. For more information, visit Grape Lake 5k
Information.
Peacock Strut 10k and 5k – September 15, 2012
The Peacock Strut 10k and 5k is September 15, 2012 and offers the opportunity to earn points for
participating in both events. Members of Kalamazoo Area Runners receive a $2 discount. There is
also the Kids’ Caper, a one mile fun run. The events start and end at the Celery Flats Historical Area
in Portage and proceeds benefit the Portage Community Center, a non-profit organization providing
a variety of services to Portage Residents. Packet Pick Up and Late Registration are Friday,
September 14th at the Celery Flats from 5:00-7:00pm. Late Registration and Packet Pick-up are
September 15th, 7:00 am Race Morning. After September 7th, entry fees for the adult races are $25.
For more information, visit www.portagecommunitycenter.org.
Run for the Son 5k – September 29, 2012
The 15th Annual Run for the Son 5k is our final Kalamazoo Area Runners Club Championship Series
and Race Discount Program Event. It is sponsored by Southern Heights Church, North Park
Reformed, Westwood Christian Reformed Church, and New Vintage Ministries. All proceeds will
benefit the Kalamazoo Deacon's Conference, a multi-cultural ministry offering assistance to those in
need. Packet Pick-up & Late Registration Portage Celery Flats Grain Elevator (south side of Garden
Lane between S. Westnedge & Lover's Lane) on Friday, September 28, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and
Saturday, September 29, 7:45 AM to 8:30 AM. Maximum $70 per immediate family for 5K events, to
qualify for the immediate family discount your registration forms must be postmarked by 9/22/12 &
mailed to Run for the Son, 1010 N. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007. For more information and
registration, visit Run for the Son 2012
Running Community News
Muddy Patriot – September 29, 2012
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