Run Kalamazoo Run Camp 2026
- Date
- 2 race dates, December 5, 2026 to January 23, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $95 · goes up to $130 on Dec 3, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 | ||||
| 20 Week Program - Full Marathon | Marathon | Dec 5, 20267:30 AM | $120$130 after Dec 3, 2026 | – |
| 20 Week Program - Get Your Move On | – | Dec 5, 20267:30 AM | $120$130 after Dec 3, 2026 | – |
| 20 Week Program - Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 5, 20267:30 AM | $120$130 after Dec 3, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 | ||||
| 13 Week Program - 10K | 10K | Jan 23, 20277:30 AM | $95$105 after Jan 21, 2027 | – |
| 13 Week Program - 5K | 5K | Jan 23, 20277:30 AM | $95$105 after Jan 21, 2027 | – |
| 13 Week Program - Get Your Walk On | – | Jan 23, 20277:30 AM | $95$105 after Jan 21, 2027 | – |
| 13 Week Program - Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 23, 20277:30 AM | $95$105 after Jan 21, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Marathon fee goes up to $130 on Dec 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 20 Week Program - Full Marathon and 20 Week Program - Get Your Move On and 20 Week Program - Half Marathon: $120 until Dec 2, then $130 until Dec 13.
- 13 Week Program - 10K and 13 Week Program - 5K and 13 Week Program - Get Your Walk On and 13 Week Program - Half Marathon: $95 until Jan 20, then $105 until Jan 31.
Online registration closes Jan 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $120, entry is about 14 percent above a typical marathon in Michigan, which costs $105 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a marathon in Michigan runs 4:13:25, about 9:40 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 4:30:23 and men in 4:03:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:55 AM, and the 20 Week Program - Full Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 790 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Run Camp will meet at the Portage YMCA for the first two weeks of the start of each program. Then we will travel to different destinations around the community., Kalamazoo, MI 49007
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 15°F and hot years reach 49°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Run Camp will meet at the Portage YMCA for the first two weeks of the start of each program. Then we will travel to different destinations around the community., Kalamazoo, MI 49007Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 790 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 23, 2027), 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Feb 1, 2025), 2024 (Feb 3, 2024), 2023 (Jan 21, 2023), 2022 (Feb 5, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Run Kalamazoo Run Camp?
- It runs on 2 dates from December 5, 2026 to January 23, 2027. The next is Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $95 before processing fees, and rises to $130 on Dec 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $120, entry is about 14 percent above a typical marathon in Michigan, which costs $105 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- Run Camp will meet at the Portage YMCA for the first two weeks of the start of each program. Then we will travel to different destinations around the community., Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
From the organizers
Run Kalamazoo Run Camp is excited for the 2026/2027 season!
Run Kalamazoo Run Camp offers two training cycles - a 20-week cycle and 13-week cycle each with multiple training distances to suit your goals (keep reading!). Our programming is made for beginners, veterans, and everyone in between who are training for any distance from the 5K to the marathon!
When you join, you receive:
Training Schedules created by certified run coaches
Special Run Kalamazoo Swag (2026/2027 swag TBD)
Sports Medical Professionals present every week before workouts to troubleshoot aches and pains or help with preventative strength routines catered to the participant
A Pace & Distance team led by team leaders who are your biggest cheerleaders