🏃♂️ Run Camp Overview
Run Kalamazoo Run Camp is excited for the 2025/2026 season!
Starts: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Location: Portage YMCA for the first two weeks, then different destinations around the community, Kalamazoo, MI
Race URL: Run Kalamazoo Run Camp
🏅 Programs Offered
- Full Marathon Training: This training program is designed for individuals hoping to complete a full marathon, be it their first or 15th marathon! Whatever your pace, we've got you covered. We even have walk/run groups who train for the full marathon!
- Half Marathon Training: This training program is designed for individuals hoping to complete a half marathon! Whatever your pace, we've got you covered. We even have walk/run groups who train for the half marathon!
- Get Your Move On Program: This program is designed for individuals who want to keep moving through the winter with friends! The goal is to keep your body moving however movement looks for you. Participants will be prepared to walk or run a 10K comfortably by the end of training.
📅 13-week Camp Details
Starts: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Half Marathon Training: Designed for individuals hoping to complete a half marathon. We even have walk/run groups!
- 10K Training: Designed for individuals hoping to complete a 10K. We have pace options and walk/run groups!
- 5K Training: Designed for individuals hoping to complete a 5K. Whatever your pace, we've got you covered!
- Get Your Walk On Program: Designed for individuals who would like to walk to build health in community. Participants will be prepared to walk a 5K comfortably by the end of training.
🛠️ Add-On Options
We are dedicated to creating a space for beginners and veterans alike to move and connect to your teammates. Our training programs are made for those who are just starting out or who are just starting over. The following options are available to enhance your program:
- Individualized Plan $15: Have a goal time in mind? We can modify the training plans to fit your goals and needs.
- Survey Completion: Complete a survey about your goals and current fitness level.
- Customized Plan: Receive a PDF of a customized training plan based on your survey and unique goals!
⚠️ Important Notes
Please note: We build our training plans to lead up to our hometown event, The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, Half, 10K run, 5K run, and 5K walk. If you plan to participate in another spring event, let us know. We have pre-modified plans available that lead up to each weekend from April 26th through May 31st without sacrificing your weekend group runs with your Run Camp team. These plans are also suitable for beginners.