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Run Camp

13 Week
Program

As the name implies, this camp is 13-weeks long with programs for those training for a Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.  Additionally, we’ve added a new program geared towards walkers – Get Your Walk On!

Come one, come all! No matter where you are in your movement journey, we have a team for you.

Starts: Saturday, January 23, 2027 

Ready, Set, Go

Registration & Pricing

Registration opens July 1, 2026. Late Registration begins January 23, 2027 through the second week of camp (February 6, 2027) 

  • Early Bird (July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026):  $75
  • ​Regular Price (Aug 1, 2026  – Jan 22, 2027):  $85
  • ​Late Registration (Jan 23, 2027 – Feb 6, 2027)  :  $100

 

For about $6.75 per week, you receive benefits above and beyond that of the cost of a specialty coffee or a typical session at workout studios all while gaining friends for life and moving your body!  

What to Expect

Camp Information

Camp Times

Half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and Get Your Walk On teams meet at 7:30 AM each week of camp. 

First Day

On the first day, all distances meet at 7:30 AM at the  Portage YMCA. (2900 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024)

What We Offer

13 Week Camp

Half
Marathon

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 this event!

5K
and 10K

This training program is designed for individuals hoping to complete a 5K/10K! Whatever your pace, we've got you covered. We even have walk/run groups who train for the 5K/10K!

Get your
Walk On

This training program is designed for individuals who would like to walk to build health in community. New participants will be prepared to walk a 5K comfortably by the end of training.

Add-On Options

Personalized Training

First and foremost, we are dedicated to creating a space for beginners and veterans alike to move and connect with their teammates.  Our training programs are made for those who are just starting out or who are just starting over.  Wherever you find yourself, the programs will get you to your finish line.  That said, we are also dedicated to meeting our participants where they are.  That’s why we are adding the option listed below to your program. 

Add-On Options

Individualized Plan $15

  • Have a goal time in mind?  Want to compete in your event and need a plan that will get you there?  We can modify the training plans to fit your goals and needs.  
  • Complete a survey about your goals and current fitness level.
  • Receive a PDF of a customized training plan based on your survey and unique goals!
  • Don’t know how to gauge your fitness?  We will host an optional mile time trial for you to get your time.
  • Do not sign up for this plan if you are simply starting another event weekend…keep on reading the note below!

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 that lead up to each weekend starting the weekend of April 25th through May 31st without sacrificing most of your weekend group runs with your Run Camp team.  These plans are also for beginners.